Did you know that maintaining your fireplace in summer is essential to ensure you can use it in winter?

That’s right—after months of use, it’s necessary to clean it and leave it in good condition. It’s also important to prevent any issues that may arise during its idle period. This way, it will be ready to work perfectly again next winter.

And you—do you know what fireplace maintenance in the warmer months involves? Let’s break it down for you, so keep reading!

How to Keep Your Fireplace in Good Condition Over Summer for the Next Winter

To make sure your fireplace is ready for winter, you should carry out preventive maintenance during the summer. This maintenance is very simple and consists of only three steps:

1. Keep your fireplace flue clean

Soot gradually builds up inside the flue, affecting the draft and performance. It’s important to have it swept at least once a year.

A proper chimney sweep will improve efficiency and performance. Always rely on professionals to ensure an optimal result.

2. Check the fiberglass gaskets

Gaskets are seals installed on fireplace doors so that, when closed, the inside remains airtight.

Over time, these gaskets can deteriorate, allowing air to enter the combustion chamber. This can harm combustion efficiency, reduce performance, and make it harder to control the fire.

It’s a good idea to check their condition at the end of winter and replace them if necessary.

3. Inspect the inside of your insert or stove

Lastly, check the condition of the inner vermiculite panels, refractory material, or baffles.

These components are in direct contact with the fire, so they may experience more wear. Always seek professional advice when inspecting or replacing them.

So now you know—follow these three steps, and your fireplace will be ready to work perfectly again when winter arrives.

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Have you ever heard about fireplace fans? A ventilated fireplace helps distribute heat more evenly throughout the rooms. That’s why more and more people are choosing fireplace models with built-in fans. But what exactly are fireplace fans, and what is their function? Below, we explain everything you need to know about them.

What are fireplace fans?

Fireplace fans are installed in the convection area of the fireplace, heating the cold air in the home as it circulates around the combustion chamber. In this way, the air gradually warms up and helps heat the home.

Typically, fans are included in cassette or insert-type fireplaces and can be operated either automatically or manually

What are fireplace fans used for?

The main function of fans in a fireplace is to circulate hot air throughout the room, distributing heat more quickly and efficiently.

Likewise, if ducted, the fans can help warm adjacent rooms.

Discover some types of fireplace fans

Now that you know the importance of fireplace fans and their purpose, it’s important to understand the different types of fans you can choose from depending on your needs. In Carbel models, there are two common types of fans:

• Axial fans with switch: These fans move an airflow of 360 m³/h or 720 m³/h, depending on whether they include two or four fans. They feature a 3-position switch: low speed, automatic mode, and high speed. The automatic mode is activated when the thermostat detects a temperature equal to or above 45ºC.

• Centrifugal fan with control unit and remote control: With a control unit installed, you can adjust the turbine speed and easily switch between manual and automatic modes. As with the axial fans, the automatic mode activates when the temperature reaches or exceeds 45ºC. The remote control allows you to manage the different settings remotely.

As you can see, fireplace fans play a key role in ensuring effective heat distribution and proper use of the fireplace.

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When choosing a chimney, power output is one of the most commonly considered indicators. Contrary to what many believe, the power rating doesn’t indicate how many square meters a chimney can heat; instead, it tells you how many kilowatts (kW) that fireplace, cassette, or stove generates. To truly understand how a home is heated, you need to factor in other variables such as insulation, local climate conditions, and the total volume (in cubic meters) of the space. With that in mind, let’s explore how you can calculate the heating power your home requires.

If you’re considering a new heating system, this is one of the first questions you should ask. To understand what it means for a chimney to have 12 or 4 kW of power, we need to provide some context. Get informed and choose an efficient heating system.

Imagine you have an open space—a large living room connected to a spacious open kitchen—and you don’t want to give up the comfort of a warm environment in winter, especially in the place where you spend the most time. Another scenario could be a home with a square layout, efficiently using every square meter, where you want the heat from the chimney to reach the entire house.

In these and similar cases, it’s essential to know what heating power you need—specifically, the thermal power—before buying a chimney.

Calculating the chimney power you need for your home

First, to determine the heating power you need for your home or room, you must calculate the volume to be heated in cubic meters.

Next, you should consider other factors such as the home’s insulation level, how the fireplace will be used, the local climate, etc.

Optimal Insulation

Assuming your home has good thermal insulation, a chimney with a power rating of 6–10 kW can heat a 100 m² house. If the square footage is smaller, a lower-powered chimney will be sufficient.

Poor Insulation

If the home lacks thermal insulation, which is quite common, you’ll need at least 0.1 kW per square meter. So, to heat a 100 m² area, you would need a chimney with approximately 10 kW or more.

Efficiency and Power

In addition to power, you must also consider the efficiency of the chimney. Efficiency refers to the ratio between the energy a system produces and the actual heat it delivers. A high-powered chimney would be of little use if its efficiency is low, as it would consume a lot of energy without producing much heat.

All of these figures are guidelines. Ideally, you should consult a specialist who can assess your specific situation and calculate the exact power you need.

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