Is there a draft hood on a direct vented fireplace?
For this reason, a draft hood is not normally needed. Direct-vent fireplaces draw outdoor air directly to the fireplace through a single pipe and remove combustion gases through a second, separate pipe.
Does a fireplace need an air intake?
Fire requires oxygen, so any fireplace with real fire from a source such as wood or gas requires a renewable supply of incoming air. This is often referred to as “fresh air,” though the IRC also calls it “combustion air.”
Do gas fireplaces need fresh air intake?
Natural vent gas fireplaces don’t need any special air intake arrangements and simply take air from the room it’s located in to feed oxygen to the flames.
Is a draft hood necessary?
As any Maple Glen heating contractor knows, a draft hood is a necessary part of any gas burning appliance. For a gas furnace in particular it ensures steady air flow to the burners to avoid flares or the pilot light being put out by fluctuation in temperature and air flow.
How do you add air intake to a fireplace?
Some cold air intakes connect directly to the fireplace chimney or venting system, while some attach directly to the fireplace hood. If your fireplace is near an external wall, or if the chimney is nearest to a wall, then this will probably be the most unobtrusive method of installing the intake pipe.
What is the lever on the side of my fireplace?
in your home are turned off when burning your fire. Also, some wood burning fireplaces have a lever to open or close the outside air vent to the fireplace. If your fireplace has this lever (usually located on the left inside panel) make sure the outside air vent is in the open (or up) position.
How do you stop a draft on a direct vent gas fireplace?
One way to help minimize the draft is to install glass doors on the front of your fireplace opening. These glass doors will still radiate heat throughout the room, but will not allow the open flue to let in the cold draft. Another great solution for preventing these drafts is to install a direct vent gas insert.
What is the actual purpose of the draft hood?
A draft hood is placed above the upper most part of the gas furnace to draw air into the chimney and makes it possible to draw more or less air through the chimney as necessary to create a constant flow.