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Designing a More Efficient Home Heating System with Closed Combustion

By @firesideprojects

For many homeowners, the idea of a fireplace brings to mind an open hearth with flames that crackle and smoke that sometimes drifts back into the room. While atmospheric, these traditional designs lose a significant amount of heat up the chimney. They also draw warm air from inside the house to feed the fire, which can make the rest of the home colder and increase fuel consumption. A closed combustion fireplace operates on a different principle, and when it is integrated int