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Installing Fireplace Inserts: An Easy Way to Switch to Gas

By Doctor Flue | Published March 22, 2017

Enjoy the warmth of a fire with the flick of a switch when you convert your wood-burning fireplace by installing a gas fireplace insert. A gas fireplace can provide efficient warmth and ambiance without the additional work associated with wood burning. Installing fireplace inserts is a convenient way to add the modern efficiency of gas […]

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Seal Your Fireplace/Chimney to Prevent Energy Loss & Save Money

By Doctor Flue | Published February 23, 2017

  The cozy, wood-burning fireplace in your home could be melting away your family’s budget. It’s estimated that American households lose up to 6 billion dollars a year in wasted energy due to a poorly-sealed chimney. Why Does Heat Loss Occur? While the perfect winter scene is set, the fire draws in the oxygen it […]

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Best Types of Gas Logs for Your Fireplace

By Doctor Flue | Published February 14, 2017

  Everybody loves the comfort and warmth of a wood burning fire. But after the flames die down, you’re left with a pile of ashes that eventually need to be removed. Plus, you have to keep up with the storing and stacking of firewood! Gas log appliances offer the beauty of a wood fire but […]

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Doctor Flue Partners with EPA to Promote the Burn Wise Campaign

By Doctor Flue | Published January 13, 2017

As temperatures get colder, many homeowners are starting the first fires of the home heating season. The EPA’s Burn Wise program encourages communities to implement safe burning practices by emphasizing the importance of burning the right wood, the right way, and in the right wood-burning appliance. Working together with Doctor Flue and other partners, the […]

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Don’t Fall Victim to Fireplace Carbon Monoxide Poisoning!

By Doctor Flue | Published January 10, 2017

Carbon monoxide gas: You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it – but it can kill you, silently and with little warning. Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning not linked to fires, according to statistics from the Center for Disease Control. More than 20,000 are treated in […]

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Fireplace Safety Tips for a Warm & Happy Holiday

By Doctor Flue | Published December 13, 2016

The holiday season is in full swing, and your fireplace is likely to take center stage in the celebrations and family gatherings. But is it ready for duty? According to the American Red Cross, nearly 47,000 fires occur during the winter holidays, claiming more than 500 lives, causing more than 2,200 injuries, and costing $554 […]

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Hot Tips for Fireplace & Wood Stove Safety

By Doctor Flue | Published November 10, 2016

It’s that time of year – the time when we’d love to grab a book and a beverage and cuddle up in front of a cozy fire. A fireplace or wood stove can take the chill out of the air and a few dollars off your heating bill. But what you burn – and how […]

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Get Up to $400 Off Regular Jotul Prices

By Doctor Flue | Published October 26, 2016

Through November 28, 2016, you can save up to $400 on a new Jotul wood burning stove or fireplace insert! Jotul, one of the leading names in wood burning stoves, is offering a $100 rebate for U.S. residents who purchase a wood or gas stove or fireplace insert. In addition to the rebate, you can […]

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Beauty & the Burn: Designer Wood Burning Stoves

By Doctor Flue | Published October 17, 2016

It wasn’t all that long ago that deciding on whether to add a fireplace or a wood-burning stove to your home was a matter of looks vs. money. Fireplaces offered visual appeal, but a wood-burning stove was a more efficient heating solution. Then designer wood burning stoves entered the market, and suddenly, the lines between […]

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#DOCTORFLUECARES: We’re Going Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Doctor Flue | Published October 11, 2016

October is going pink and so is Doctor Flue, inc.! In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month – and in support of the women, communities, and family and friends touched by this disease – our staff will be adding a touch of pink to our signature blue. Our staff and technicians are donning pink gloves […]

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