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Above, this Accentra 52i is the latest, upgraded edition<br />
of the best-selling Accentra Insert. These pellet fireplace<br />
inserts with their automatic ignition make reaching<br />
that perfect room temperature simple. Opposite, this<br />
True 48-inch gas fireplace has LED accent lighting &<br />
illuminated embers, and high definition logs.<br />
the wood fire can be started by pushing a button—no more matches and<br />
newspapers. With GreenStart, you can use a remote to control a list of components.<br />
“This time of the year, keep an eye out for accessory upgrades and<br />
end-of-the-year savings.”<br />
With a wood burning fireplace, stove, or insert, safety must always be<br />
of the utmost importance. With wood burners, the Environmental Protection<br />
Agency (EPA) educates the public with its Burn Wise program. Some<br />
of their safety tips include seasoning firewood, choosing the right firewood,<br />
cleaning away remnant ashes from the heating products, properly following<br />
product instructions, and upgrading to cleaner equipment. The Hearth,<br />
Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) also has some helpful guidelines for<br />
homeowners. One, have your chimney inspected every year by a professional<br />
chimney sweep. The contractor should be certified by the Chimney Safety<br />
Institute of America (CSIA). The chimney sweep can remove creosote and<br />
blockages, and also check for any problems with the chimney. Two, make<br />
sure you have a cap installed at the top of your chimney to avoid the chimney<br />
being obstructed by such things as leaves, branches, even bird nests. Three,<br />
install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home. The detectors<br />
should be tested monthly and the batteries changed at least once a year.<br />
Four, keep newspapers, magazines, books, and other flammable materials<br />
at least three feet from the heating equipment. Five, never use a liquid accelerant<br />
to start a fire. Six, the fireplace is not the place for charcoal, plastic,<br />
garbage, or rolled newspapers. Seven, make sure the wood burning fireplace<br />
is vented well and the chimney is clear before starting the fire. Lastly, do<br />
not close the damper until wood burning embers have stopped burning<br />
completely.<br />
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