{"id":8101,"date":"2017-03-01T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/blog\/consejos-elegir-chimenea\/"},"modified":"2023-05-26T13:30:03","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T11:30:03","slug":"tips-choose-fireplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/tips-choose-fireplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for choosing a fireplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A heating fireplace is known as a heater chimney that uses a natural fuel, such as firewood or a similar material, to produce the heat needed to warm a room or an entire house. These fireplaces, in addition to having great ecological value when producing heat, give the room a decorative touch that can be rustic or modern depending on the chosen model.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And it&#8217;s because traditional burning of firewood has been supplemented with technical advancements that diversify the types of fireplaces that can be installed. We can talk about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/models-fireplaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>fireplace models<\/strong><\/a> for any need and style. The market offers designs that perfectly fit all kinds of people who want to heat their home.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenidos:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1456e54729c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1456e54729c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/tips-choose-fireplace\/#Choosing_a_conventional_fireplace\" >Choosing a conventional fireplace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/tips-choose-fireplace\/#Fireplaces_with_ventilation_system\" >Fireplaces with ventilation system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/tips-choose-fireplace\/#Built-in_Fireplace_Models\" >Built-in Fireplace Models<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_a_conventional_fireplace\"><\/span>Choosing a conventional fireplace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Traditional fireplaces<\/strong> are characterized by being open and <strong>emitting heat through the hearth by radiation<\/strong>. It&#8217;s the concept that usually comes to mind when we talk about this type of heating. Its operation is basic: <strong>the fuel is consumed and emits heat<\/strong>, which is distributed throughout the room. In order to make better use of this heat, the walls are constructed with <strong>refractory materials<\/strong>, which store part of the heat and release it after the firewood is finished.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3827 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/chimeneas-calefactores-2.jpg\" alt=\"Choose a fireplace,tips\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/chimeneas-calefactores-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/chimeneas-calefactores-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/chimeneas-calefactores-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>efficiency of these fireplaces is quite poor<\/strong>, as 80% of the heat is lost. That&#8217;s why nowadays these fireplaces are considered decorative and are hardly used.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fireplaces_with_ventilation_system\"><\/span>Fireplaces with ventilation system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Vented fireplaces<\/strong> are similar to conventional fireplaces, but have a <strong>hot air system<\/strong> that increases the heat they emit. For this purpose, openings are made or molten metal plates are placed so that the air circulates and exits at various points. The <strong>ventilation can be natural or forced<\/strong>, which incorporates a fan to provide more air. Currently it is usually the model offered by fireplace installation companies.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Built-in_Fireplace_Models\"><\/span>Built-in Fireplace Models<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Built-in fireplaces feature a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">glass door<\/a><\/strong> that can be installed in a conventional fireplace, significantly increasing its performance. A tube system can be installed to distribute <strong>heat throughout the entire house<\/strong>, and it is estimated that over <strong>70% of the emitted heat is transformed into actual warmth<\/strong>. This makes it a <strong>highly efficient fireplace<\/strong> with much lower fuel consumption than previous models.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3689 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/tapar-chimemea-con-cristal.jpg\" alt=\"Choose a fireplace,tips\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/tapar-chimemea-con-cristal.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/tapar-chimemea-con-cristal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/tapar-chimemea-con-cristal-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/wood-burning-stoves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>what to consider with wood-burning fireplaces<\/strong><\/a>, it&#8217;s worth knowing that you can also optimize more conventional models. For example, a well-built traditional fireplace with a fireproof glass door can improve its performance and achieve increased heat output while reducing wood or fuel consumption. You don&#8217;t need to buy a new fireplace; you just need to choose the best way to make it more efficient.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A heating fireplace is known as a heater chimney that uses a natural fuel, such as firewood or a similar material, to produce the heat needed to warm a room or an entire house. 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