{"id":2489,"date":"2017-02-23T10:43:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-23T15:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.doctorflue.com\/blog\/?p=2489"},"modified":"2018-04-24T14:45:46","modified_gmt":"2018-04-24T18:45:46","slug":"seal-fireplacechimney-prevent-energy-loss-save-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.doctorflue.com\/blog\/seal-fireplacechimney-prevent-energy-loss-save-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Seal Your Fireplace\/Chimney to Prevent Energy Loss & Save Money"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The cozy, wood-burning fireplace in your home could be melting away your family\u2019s budget. It\u2019s estimated that American households lose up to 6 billion dollars a year in wasted energy due to a poorly-sealed chimney.<\/p>\n

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Why Does Heat Loss Occur?<\/h2>\n

While the perfect winter scene is set, the fire draws in the oxygen it needs for combustion, pulling the warm air toward the fireplace. The waste gases are pulled up and through the chimney, drawing additional air toward the space. Once the gases rise in the chimney, they drag 90% of the warm air generated by the fire. Just 10% of the energy makes it into the home.<\/p>\n

As air escapes, the \u201cstack effect\u201d occurs when the home pulls in more outside air from windows, doors and light sockets to replace the lost air. Unfortunately, this effect can also occur when your fireplace is unlit.<\/p>\n

Types of Energy-Saving Accessories to Seal Your Chimney or Fireplace<\/h2>\n

There are a variety of products and strategies to resolve the wasted energy issue and cut excess costs.<\/p>\n