Beware of Carbon Monoxide in Cold Weather

Carbon monoxide — odorless, colorless and tasteless — is a deadly hazard all year round, but it becomes a particular threat during cold weather, when space heaters, furnaces and stoves become the must-have appliances. All fuel-burning equipment and appliances create the risk for carbon monoxide, including water heaters, gas furnaces, wood and gas fireplaces, generators [...]

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Which Stove Pipe Should I Use?

There are 4 different kinds of stove-pipe that is available to use.  The purpose of this article is to help you determine which would best fit your household needs. This is for informational purposes only. Always follow local building codes and stove/fireplace requirements when installing ventilation systems. Professional installation is recommended. Single Wall Stove Pipe:  [...]

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What is a BTU and Why is it Important?

BTU stands for British Thermal Unit. 1 BTU equals approximately 1.06 kilojoules. This is the amount of energy required  to raise the temperature of  one pound of water by one degree fahrenheit.  In North America, a btu is used to describe the heat value (energy content) of fuels, and also a heating or cooling system. BTU [...]

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Why are the BTU & efficiency ratings different on the EPA Tag and the brochure?

They are both correct. The EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) label measures environmental emissions (particulate matter or smoke) based on a test using a controlled, standardized, high efficiency fuel. Information on the mandatory EPA label regarding heat output efficiency is for similar non-catalytic wood heaters and EPA mandates a default efficiency rating of 63% for [...]

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Natural Gas Utility

The Missouri Gas Utility is currently working on an Expansion Project. The construction area includes parts of Pettis and Benton Counties in Missouri. The purpose is to bring natural gas services to the towns of GreenRidge, Cole Camp, Lincoln, Windsor, Warsaw and surrounding areas. Those of us who live here have seen the work in progress, [...]

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How to Measure a Fireplace for a Wood Insert

If you have a fireplace in your home, then you are a prime candidate for a wood-burning insert. It is usually a much more efficient source of heat than an open fireplace. However, there are a few things to check before you go out and buy the wood-burning insert. The first thing to check is [...]

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Home Heating Help

Highly instructional videos are available for your viewing.  A very nice description of getting the most effeciency from your alternative home heating source. I recommend that everyone who owns or is in the market for purchase, view these videos. Click here for your viewing experience.

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Pilot Project Demonstrates Effectiveness of Wood Stove Changeouts; Nationwide Tax Incentives Proposed

Final Libby Report – January 31, 2008 Release: Arlington, VA – Consumers who install new wood stoves this winter not only will enjoy warmer homes, but also can save money and help clean the air, according to a new report released today by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA). The report, Clearing the Smoke, [...]

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New Products by Hearth & Home Technologies

  Introducing the 3100i ACC   Quadra-Fire announces the launch of the new 3100i, the first in our wood burning fireplace insert line-up to feature Advance Combustion Control (ACC) technology. ACC delivers precision air control for fire start-up and reloading and then shuts down automatically when it reaches the homeowners desired burn level. Combined with [...]

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New Hammered Edge Sierra Copper Door

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