Is Your Fireplace Drawing
Away Your Heat?

by Tony Greenwood
(Dallas, Texas, USA)

One of the largest problems with a fireplace in a home is that it can actually draw the heat inside a home up, onto the roof and out the house.

This is not what you want to see happen with your fireplace. In fact, this will cause you to lose quite a bit of energy quickly.

But, unless you give up your fireplace altogether for a lower fuel bill, you will need to take some steps to help you to save money with it in your home.

For example, determine if you actually use the fireplace. Many people like the idea of having it there but never actually use it.

If it is there for decoration, then seal it. You should have your fireplace sealed off at the top.

You should, though, provide some ventilation into this area. If you do not do this, you will find condensation forming in your chimney and causing mold and other problems to form.

Once the fireplace is sealed, have the chimney insulated as well. Adding a layer of insulation there is an important factor in keeping the home warm.

Now, the key here is to remember to remove that insulation and inform others that use your home that it is there. Otherwise, you can catch fire to your home easily.

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