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December 10, 2009
Gas fireplaces and gas fireplace inserts come with a lot of advantages over more traditional wood burning fireplaces and inserts but the most convenient of them all might be the option of accessories that come along with it. The most user friendly of them all is the remote control, which controls the fire at the touch of a button. 
Fireplace Village is proud to offer a range of remote controls, thermostats, cleaners and gas fireplace and insert accessories. Skytech Wireless Control Systems has introduced a touch screen remote control, which has a child safety lock out and a lifetime warranty and works with most gas hearth appliances including gas fireplaces and gas fireplace inserts. A remote control is the ultimate accessory for any gas fireplace lover who wants to control their fireplace with the touch of a button. Fireplace Village also offers more traditional fireplace accessories such as wall mounted thermostat controls.
Stop by one of our NH fireplace and stove shops today and see of extensive inventory of fireplace tools including remote controls and wall mounted thermostat controls.
Clean up that black cast iron wood stove with Rutland Stove Polish. Stove polish protects and renews the beauty of any cast iron surface. This stove cleaner combines three waxes with some of blacker pigments known in a water-based emulsion. Non-toxic, non-flammable. This squeezable paste wax can be buffed to a deep lustrous glow. Regular cleaning prevents deterioration of wood stoves, grills, ornamental ironwork and heating hearth accessories stored out of season.
Fireplace Village carries the complete line of Rutland stove, grill, gas log and fireplace glass and hearth cleaners. All Rutland hearth cleaners are Made in the USA. Visit one of our NH fireplace and stove shops today for your wood stove, stove and fireplace cleaning products.
December 9, 2009
From recycled cast iron wood burning stoves to vent free gas fireplaces, Vermont Castings is a unique brand of high quality cast iron wood stoves, gas stoves, fireplace inserts and fireplace accessories.
Vermont Castings prides itself on being the “best in class,” meaning that each hearth product is hand-carved in their foundry in Vermont. Vermont Castings is the only North American manufacturer with both the casting and enameling under one roof. This means that every step of production is carefully monitored, leaving the customer with the highest quality cast iron stove.
Their gas fireplaces are made with the most realistic wood-like gas log flame currently on the market. Many of their gas fireplaces come with a handheld remote to change the heat output and flame with the click of a button.
Fireplace Village, the largest dealer of fireplaces and wood stoves in New England, and is a proud supplier of Vermont Castings hearth products.
Any home with a fireplace or woodstove should have fireplace gloves! Fireplace gloves are a necessity when it comes to fireplace and wood stove accessories. Pick up logs that roll out of the fireplace, stock your woodstove, and remove ashes safely and easily with a set of quality leather fireplace gloves. Our long fireplace gloves offer maximum protection for the serious wood burner.
Our Woodburners Gloves and Fireplace Gloves are designed for maximum protection from high temperatures of wood stoves, fireplaces and fireplace inserts. These gloves effectively shields hands even in direct contact with flame or burning logs.
Fireplace Village carries a wide selection of fireplace gloves that are a must when operating wood stoves, fireplaces and fireplace inserts. Our gloves are made of fire resistant genuine cowhide leather and come in regular length and long length (20″) for serious burn protection. We also carry Kinco Cold Weather Work Gloves. These are perfect for cold weather work like cutting down trees, splitting firewood and stacking firewood. Kinco Cold Weather Work Gloves are made of genuine pigskin leather, which is tougher than cowhide, and and fully lined to keep your hands comfortably warm.
Stop by one of our NH fireplace and stove shops for fireplace gloves and cold weather work gloves.
December 8, 2009
An inexpensive way to upgrade the look of fireplaces, wood stoves or gas fireplaces is to purchase a hearth rug. Although, hearth rugs are more than just a design accessory for your living room or family room. They can be a lifesaver, too. Anyone who has seen sparks from a crackling log in wood burning fireplaces or wood stoves, know that they can suddenly leap from the hearth appliance and cause damage to flooring and even start a fire.
Hearth rugs are small area rugs that are often treated with a fire-resistant conditioner to prevent them from catching fire if a stray spark lands on them. Hearth rugs are typically shaped like a semi-circle and are meant to lie directly in front of your fireplace, stoves or gas fireplaces, though some people prefer small rectangular hearth rugs instead.
Fire resistant hearth rugs will protect your floor and add beauty to the hearth area. All of our rugs are high quality and display beautiful color. Fireplace Village NH sells three types of rugs; olefin, polyester and 100% wool. Generally, the olefin is the least expensive material followed by polyester and the most expensive 100% wool.
Wool and Olefin Hearth Rugs
Wool and olefin/polyester are the most common fibers used in hearth rugs. Olefin rugs are especially suitable, since they will char slightly but not ignite when a spark touches them. Shoppers looking for hearth rugs should keep two things in mind:
1. Avoid hearth rugs with fringes or tassels, which can be a fire hazard.
2. Some products sold as hearth rugs have no fire-resistant properties – they are simply called hearth rugs because of their shape and size. Be sure to ask what the hearth rug is made of, and whether it is suitable for use near a hearth appliance.
Fireplace Village NH is the largest fireplace and stove shop in NH. We carry an extensive selection of high quality, fire resistant hearth rugs at all of our NH locations.
December 7, 2009
In these difficult economic times reducing heating bills is a priority. With a high quality glass fireplace enclosure and professional installation, it is possible to reduce heat loss up your chimney both when your fireplace is burning, and when it’s sitting idle.
After burning, your fireplace and chimney system are extremely warm, leading to a powerful chimney draft. This draft is akin to a very large exhaust fan, continually pumping heated air out of your home, and replacing it with cold air from the outdoors. Your fireplace damper should remain open for at least 18 hours after fireplace use, as there are significant levels of carbon monoxide coming from the remaining embers and ash. During this time your hard earned fuel dollars are literally flying up the chimney.
Today’s better quality glass and screen enclosures can be made to be tight fitting to your fireplace face, even to irregular stone surfaces. An interior frame can ensure a tight seal on all four sides, so that when the glass doors are closed, the heat loss is reduced by 95% or more. When opened, these glass doors can fold flat to either side of the opening, allowing access to the spark screens behind. These screens are generally available as doors as well as curtains, so you have a choice when it comes to style and function.
Fireplace Village NH is the largest Fireplace and Stove Shop in NH. We carry an extensive inventory of fireplace doors and enclosures and can custom order fireplace glass doors and fireplace screens. Stop by one of our NH stove shops today.
December 4, 2009
Fireplace Village NH is currently offering outstanding discounts on select hearth appliances, including wood stoves, fireplace inserts and gas fireplaces, as well as floor display fireplace tools and accessories. We are offering a 20% discount on select Napoleon Fireplace wood stoves, fireplace inserts and gas fireplaces. We are offering a 50% discount on floor display fireplace tools ands accessories from Pilgrim. These deals will not last long.
On top of these deals, many of our hearth appliances qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $1,500 on the purchase and installation of qualified wood stoves, fireplace inserts, pellet stoves and wood pellet inserts. The tax credit for hearth appliances applies to the purchase of a 75% efficient biomass-burning appliance. Professional installation of the appliance is also subject to the credit. For more information on the tax credit and how to claim it, see the Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association website.
If you live in Keene, NH you may also qualify for rebate vouchers valued at $1,000 for replacement of currently operating non-EPA-certified wood stoves with new certified wood, pellet, fireplace insert stoves. Fireplace Village is a participating dealer in the wood stoves changeout program.
There has never been a better time to buy wood stoves, pellet stoves or fireplace inserts in nh. Fireplace Village is the largest fireplace and stove shop in NH and New England. Stop by one of our New Hampshire locations today or visit us online.
December 3, 2009
The ease and simplicity of owning and maintaining a gas fireplace are the main reasons many people prefer them to traditional wood burning fireplaces, but even gas fireplaces need yearly maintenance to keep them safe and in proper working order.
The most important part of gas fireplace safety is making sure the installation is correct. By hiring a certified fireplace professional you can insure that your fireplace will be hooked up securely and safely. Before using your gas fireplace for the first time each season, there are a few routine checkups which should be made to make sure your fireplace is running as cleanly and safely as possible.
First off, make sure all of the vents are working properly. You can reduce drafts and heat loss by installing glass doors in front of the gas fireplace, but the doors must remain open while the fire is burning. This prevents smoke and carbon monoxide from entering your home. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, potentially lethal gas produced as a byproduct when fuels such as natural or propane gas, kerosene, and wood are burned. It’s important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions exactly when using any type of fuel-burning appliance. In some areas, local building codes may require the damper in your chimney to be permanently blocked open if you install gas logs. Another key part to the safety of your fireplace is the cleanliness of the chimney. Having a chimney sweep come in once a year assures that no flare-ups start in the chimney.
The burner is another crucial part of a gas burning fireplace that needs to be checked and cleaned annually. A dirty or poor working burner can lead to soot buildup and even carbon monoxide. This is why it is important to have a carbon monoxide detector in the home. Another way to make sure your home is safe is by having the gas lines checked yearly to make sure no leaks have occurred.
Another part of the fireplace to keep clean are the ceramic logs themselves. Using a soft brush to wipe away any soot that has built up will keep your fireplace not only looking clean but also burning clean.
As for glass fireplace doors or covers, it is important to check the seal of your doors to make sure you are not letting cold air in while the fireplace is not in use. Wiping down the glass doors with a soft cloth and water will allow you to enjoy your safely burning gas log fireplace all winter long.
Fireplace Village is the largest gas fireplaces and gas log retailer in New England. We provide complete gas fireplace installation, service and maintenance with our staff of certified professionals. Since 1972, Fireplace Village has been the providing installation and maintenance service.
Having guests for the holidays and want to update the look of your old fireplace? Regardless of the type of fireplace, the best way to update its look is with a new fireplace screen. These functional screens are not only a safety precaution, keeping stray ambers in and kids and animals out, but they are also decorative. The New Hampshire Division of Fire Safety recommends the following: Keep a tight fitting screen or glass doors in front of the wood stove or fireplace at all times. Special retaining screens can keep children and pets away from wood stoves and prevent burns.
Fireplace Village, the largest retailer of fireplaces, fireplace screens and fireplace accessories, is proud to carry the Napa Forge line of fireplace screens. The Napa Forge fireplace screen line is backed by a 10 year warranty, and includes some of the best quality, and most distinctive fireplace screens. A favorite of ours is the Leaf/ Scone Tea Light fireplace screen, which brings design and functionality together in a decorative fireplace screen with hanging tea light votives. Stop by one of our NH locations or purchase a fireplace screen online. Free shipping in the continental U.S.
December 1, 2009
Change your old fireplace into an efficient, environmentally friendly way to heat your home with a fireplace insert.
Many people love the look and the comfort an old fireplace provides but are tired of the inefficiency and draftiness that come along with them. Traditional wood burning fireplaces are also a large contributor to poor air quality during the winter months in many parts of the country. Luckily there are fireplace inserts, a wood stove that has been modified to fit inside an existing fireplace, but leaves room between the old fireplace for air to circulate and heat the room. Fireplace inserts sit inside of a steel box, insuring that no air leaks out of the house. Certified fireplace inserts eliminate a significant majority of wood smoke emissions and related particulate matter when compared to traditional wood burning fireplaces.
Inserts are perfect for updating traditional masonry fireplaces and factory built (or “zero clearance”) fireplaces. Inserts are available for use with various fuel sources, including fire wood, wood pellets and natural gas.
Wood Fireplace Inserts
A wood burning fireplace can be such a selling point on an old home, providing a cozy way to heat a room during the winter. The problem is many of them are inefficient, drafty and do not get much use because of it. Luckily a wood burning fireplace insert can change all of that, and put value back into your wood burning fireplace. The glass doors mean the fire is safe and contained, no more sparks coming out and no more worry of logs rolling around.
Pellet Fireplace Inserts
If living with small children or animals, it can be a hazard to store flammable propane or gas in your home. Pellet burning fireplace stoves are the perfect solution, they are easy and safe, and provide the same warmth as wood or gas stoves. Pellet burning inserts are a more efficient way to heat your home, they can often heat up to 2,000 sq. ft., and often come with an automatic lighter and remote control panel.
Gas Fireplace Inserts
Gas fireplace inserts are just as efficient and are a great way to update the look of your current fireplace. With a number of types of surrounds, doors and finishes, these are customizable to any current décor. They come with a circulating blower which moves air around the room, making this a great way to heat your home. The adjustable flame control means you will never be too hot, or too cold when enjoying your gas fireplace insert.
Regardless of what type of fireplace you are looking to update, the sales associates at Fireplace Village can help you determine which is right for you, we even provide fireplace insert installation and maintenance. Visit us online or at one of our New Hampshire fireplace insert and fireplace accessories showrooms.
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