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Draught Excluders
Why You Should Use a Draught Excluder in Your Chimney (Especially When Installing an Electric Fire)
A chimney draught excluder is a simple yet effective way to enhance energy efficiency, comfort, and safety in your home. This is particularly important when installing an electric fire... Read More
Why You Should Use a Draught Excluder in Your Chimney (Especially When Installing an Electric Fire)
A chimney draught excluder is a simple yet effective way to enhance energy efficiency, comfort, and safety in your home. This is particularly important when installing an electric fire in a previously open fireplace. Here’s why:
1. Prevents Heat Loss & Lowers Energy Bills
- Warm air naturally rises, meaning it can escape through an open chimney, even when your heating is on.
- A draught excluder seals the chimney, keeping heated air inside and stopping cold air from entering.
- This helps reduce energy costs and makes your heating system more efficient.
2. Eliminates Cold Draughts & Enhances Comfort
- An open or partially blocked chimney can let in cold air, making the room feel chilly.
- This creates uncomfortable draughts, which can reduce the effectiveness of your electric fire.
- A chimney draught excluder blocks this airflow, maintaining a warm and cozy indoor temperature.
3. Maximizes the Efficiency of an Electric Fire
- Unlike gas or wood-burning fireplaces, electric fires do not require a chimney for ventilation.
- An open chimney creates a natural airflow, which draws warm air out and makes the room cooler.
- Installing a draught excluder ensures heat stays in the room, maximizing the effectiveness of the electric fire.
4. Prevents the Electric Fire from Overheating & Cutting Out
- If the chimney is left open, the warm air from the electric fire can be pulled back through the unit and up the chimney.
- This can cause the fire to overheat and shut off when used in heating mode.
- A draught excluder helps prevent this issue, ensuring consistent and reliable heating.
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