How do fireplace inserts vent?

Fireplace inserts can use the existing chimney to vent vertically, terminating at the roof, which makes it a project a professional hearth installer can complete quickly, easily and without a whole lot of hassle (i.e. cost!). (To learn more about fireplace venting, check out our complete guide, Venting Explained.)

How does a blower old style Heatilator work?

The cool air enters a vent at the bottom of the Heatilator. The air is then routed around the firebox and heated without any of the drawbacks associated with traditional fireplaces, and then returned into the room through the top air vent. Blower – Old-Style Heatilator Fireplaces utilize a blower to circulate warm air throughout the room.

How does an old style Heatilator fireplace work?

The air that is in the venting system never goes through the firebox so it doesn’t get fouled with ash, smoke, or other unpleasant odors. Instead of pushing air through the firebox, Old-Style Heatilator Fireplaces route air around the firebox and allow it to heat, without any of the drawbacks associated with traditional fireplaces.

What’s the difference between a ventilator and a heater?

Please wait, loading… Heatilator fireplaces, also known as “old-style zero clearance fireplaces”, are a combination of heater and ventilator and are by their nature, fireplaces that circulate air. Old-Style Heatilator Fireplaces use a special venting system that draws in cool room air and releases it as warmer air.

Where does the air come from on a heatilator fireplace?

Bottom Air Vent – The bottom air vent on Old-Style Heatilator Fireplaces are where cool room air is drawn into the fireplace. The air is then routed around the firebox and exits through the top air vent where it returns to the room as heated air. Shield your mantle and surrounding woodwork from the heat of the stove with a Homesaver Mantel Shield.

Do you need a chimney liner for a heatilator insert?

An insert is much like a wood stove in the way that it produces heat, so this type of change would mean you’d heave much more heat produced. Chimney liner would need to be run in this case, as an insert requires pipe and not just the open chimney of the Heatilator Mark Series.

How can I update my Heatilator mark 123 fireplace?

How to update your old Heatilator fireplace: Replace the fireplace door for a more modern look. Remove the doors from your fireplace, and install a fireplace insert inside your Mark 123. If you do #2, you’ll no longer need the vents at the bottom and top of the fireplace, so go all out and put a new facing on your fireplace!