Why Fireplace Doors?

Does a fireplace need a set of doors?  Maybe you bought a house with a fireplace and you want to add a set of doors or perhaps replace an old set.  Where do I go and who do I turn to for help?  Your WE LOVE FIRE expert, that’s who!

WHAT’S THEIR PURPOSE?

Doors on a fireplace serve a few different functions.  Doors limit the amount of air that’s getting to the fire.  If air to the fire is not controlled, you essentially have a campfire burning in your family room.  The smoke is not the only thing going up the chimney.  You’ll lose 90+% of the heat generated by the fire.  By controlling the amount of combustion air, you are able to control the burn rate of the wood.   Less air means less heat, but longer burn times.  More combustion air equals more heat output and shorter burn times.

Obviously, doors are not the only control for combustion air to a fire.  The primary air control on the fireplace is the means to do this.  But the primary air control will be useless if the doors to the fireplace are left open or are nonexistent.

A set of fireplace doors also helps to prevent the warm air in your home from being lost up the chimney if the damper is left open.

Have you ever experienced this?

You get home from work and open the damper on the fireplace.  Since there are no doors, the fire gets plenty of air and is established quickly.  By the time you’re done with supper, it’s starting to heat up a bit.  By nine o’clock there’s a great bed of coals and you can feel some radiant heat.  During the ten o’clock news you wished you had not put four more logs on the grate because you’re getting ready for bed.  You make sure the screen is in place and off you go.  The next morning, there’s ashes in the fireplace and the fire is out.  Although the thermostat is set at 66°, the furnace is running.  The house feels cool.  It’s only 62°!

With the damper open, and with the fire dying down, more and more warm air from the house is lost up the chimney.  It won’t take long for the house to cool off and the furnace to start working overtime.  A quality set of doors could have prevented this scenario.

Another important function of a fireplace door is safety.  Doors can help contain the smoke from the fire, especially during start-up.  Hot embers and sparks will snap, crackle and pop.  By having the doors closed, you will be able to contain these in the firebox.  This is one of the reasons for the hearth.  If embers pop out with the doors open, there is adequate floor protection.  If a fireplace has a hearth requirement for 16” minimum, we would recommend 18” or 20”.  If the requirement is 20”, go with 24”.  More is always better when it comes to clearance requirements.

Fireplace doors also protect little ones from direct flames and a dangerously hot bed of coals.  It discourages kids from tossing objects into the fire.  Or attempting to add more wood to the fire, just like mom or dad!  If there is a fire going, never leave youngsters alone in the room.

REPLACEMENT DOORS

Many zero clearance fireplaces will have replacement doors available from the manufacturer.  You will need the specific model number of the unit for your WE LOVE FIRE dealer to order a new set.  Manufacturers usually offer a few different options of finishes.

If you are going to replace a door, consider one from an after-market company that will coordinate with the décor of your home.  Dozens of options are available from Design Specialties.  Custom styles that are rustic, contemporary or modern, in dozens of styles and finishes will truly make the fireplace the focal point of your home.

Custom doors are available for masonry fireplaces and zero clearances models.  Fireplaces with uneven stone, corner fireplaces and fireplaces with arches are all able to be upgraded.

Now, imagine your fireplace with a new set of flat, hammered doors and a bronzed iron finish!  Not only do you have a set of stunning new doors, but now you have control over the combustion air to the fire and more safety, too.

Design Specialties fireplace doors with detailed trims. Should I add doors to my fireplace? Why fireplaces doors?

LET US HELP YOU

Sizing up fireplace doors can get complicated and can be rather tricky.  Don’t fret, there’s help close at hand.  You can follow our guide “HOW TO MEASURE FIREPLACE DOORS”. And your WE LOVE FIRE expert has the experience and resources to ensure a fireplace door project goes smoothly from start to finish.  Contact us and let’s get your project moving forward!

Below is a list of fireplace and grill stores that service ()

Auburn, AL

Top Hat Chimney Sweeps
1280 Financial Ct.
Auburn, AL 36830

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Elk Grove, CA

Custom Fireside Shops
9097 Elk Grove Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624

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Sacramento, CA

Custom Fireside Shops
5455 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95841

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Durango, CO

Durango Outdoor Living
140 Rock Point Drive
Durango, CO 81301

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Durango, CO

Four Corner Stoves & Spas
3001 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301

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Grand Junction, CO

Stove Depot and Chimney Works
330 North Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

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New London, CT

Family Hearth and Patio LLC
571 Broad Street
New London, CT 06320

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Ridgefield, CT

Yankee Doodle, Inc.
71 Ethan Allen Highway
Ridgefield, CT 06877

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Dover, DE

Byler's Stove Shoppe Inc.
1368b Rose Valley School Rd.
Dover, DE 19904

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Destin, FL

Doodlebuggers Service Network
36054 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin, FL 32541

Bettendorf, IA

Fireplaces Plus, Inc.
1745 State Street
Bettendorf, IA 52722

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Post Falls, ID

Quality Stoves & Home Furnishings
569 N Syringa St
Post Falls, ID 83854

Rockford, IL

Advanced Chimney Systems, Inc.
3486 Lonergan Drive
Rockford, IL 61109

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Wauconda, IL

Grass Roots Energy, Inc.
28751 N Route 12
Wauconda, IL 60084

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Evansville, IN

Firemaster, Inc.
5300 E Morgan Avenue
Evansville, IN 47715

Jeffersonville, IN

Olde Towne Chimney & Fireplace Sales
915 Nachand Ln
Jeffersonville, IN 47130

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Overland Park, KS

Kansas City Fireplace Center
10470 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66212

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Erlanger, KY

TateBuilder's Supply, LLC
3511 Dixie Highway
Erlanger, KY 41018

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Littleton, MA

Woodstove, Fireplace and Patio Shop, Inc.
60 White Street
Littleton, MA 01460

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Seekonk, MA

The Fireplace Showcase
775 Fall River Ave
Seekonk, MA 02771

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Sudbury, MA

Woodstove, Fireplace and Patio Shop, Inc.
348 Boston Post Road
Sudbury, MA 01776

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Duluth, MN

Duluth Stove & Fireplace
2431 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55806

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Minneapolis, MN

Woodland Stoves & Fireplaces
2901 Franklin Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55406

Oakdale, MN

Energy Savers of Minnesota
6298 Highway 36 Blvd N
Oakdale, MN 55128

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Rochester, MN

Brekke Fireplace Shoppe
1904 S. Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904

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Walker, MN

Wilkening Fireplace Company
9608 State 371 NW
Walker, MN 56484

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Fargo, ND

Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C Inc.
701 28th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103

Omaha, NE

Fireplace By Design
13913 R Plaza
Omaha, NE 68137

Epping, NH

The Stove Shoppe
285, Calef Highway Rte. 125
Epping, NH 03042

Windham, NH

The Stove Shoppe
25 Indian Rock Road
Windham, NH 03087

Hamilton, NJ

Bowden's Fireside - Hearth & Home
1731 Nottingham Way
Hamilton, NJ 08619

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Voorhees, NJ

Rettinger Fireplace Systems, Inc.
476 Centennial Blvd
Voorhees, NJ 08043

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St. Henry, OH

Buschur's Refrigeration, Inc.
541 N Eastern Avenue
St. Henry, OH 45883

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Media, PA

Chimney Cricket
101 State Road
Media, PA 19063

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Rapid City, SD

Hebron Brick Company
1543 Deadwood Ave
Rapid City, SD 57709

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Sioux Falls, SD

Hebron Brick Company
2211 W. 50th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57105-6525

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Vermillion, SD

Kalin's Indoor Comfort Inc.
710 Cottage Avenue
Vermillion, SD 57069

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Manassas, VA

Winston's Chimney Service
11301 Industrial Road
Manassas, VA 20109

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Barre, VT

Chimney Sweep Fireplace Shop
1284 US Rte, 302 Ste 10
Barre, VT 05641-2317

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Bennington, VT

Friends of The Sun
126 Hicks Avenue
Bennington, VT 05201

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Manchester, VT

Friends of The Sun
159 Depot Street
Manchester, VT 05255

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Shelburne, VT

Chimney Sweep Fireplace Shop
3113 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482

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White River Jnct, VT

Home Comfort of New England
1255 VA Cut Off Road
White River Jnct, VT 05001

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Burlington, WI

Burlington Fireplace & Heating LLC
857 Milwaukee Ave.
Burlington, WI 53105

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Madison, WI

Top Hat
5117 Verona Rd
Madison, WI 53711

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Morgantown, WV

Rustic By Design
709 Beechurst Ave. Suite 15
Morgantown, WV 26505

Laramie, WY

High Country Stoves & Fireplaces
860 N. 3rd Street
Laramie, WY 82072


For more information, contact your local fireplace and grill store.

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