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BTU's vs Efficiency
BTU's - British Thermal Units
BTU's are used in different ways for each type of fuel.
Wood burning BTU ratings are based in a controlled environment at a testing facility with a controlled and measured amount of wood.
Pellet burning BTU ratings are the only kind that we can somewhat trust, but we still don't know which pellet brand or blend gave the testing facility those results. Each pellet stove develops its own efficiency depending on the pellets used and the owner'sBTUspreferences.
Gas/LP burning BTU's are the most consistent for testing and getting efficiency numbers. The issue with the efficiency numbers is that they gather the amount of unused fuel in the exhaust to gather those numbers. So compared to a furnace a fireplace will always be less efficient. Therefore, looking into heat ratings means even more to NG and LP units. A furnace doesn't need to have a pretty flame to create its heat, but the heat does need to travel throughout the house in the ducts. For a fireplace or stove the flame needs to have some colors to it (we control the airflow for you), so it lowers the efficiency according to the exhaust measurements but it creates the heat directly into the room for you.
There is a difference between heat rated and decorative appliances when it comes to NG/LP units. Check Out Alan's Blog for more on that.
Quality and credibility
We have a few requirements that brands need to meet for us to carry them. We want the units we have available to have plenty of options to fit everyones decor. We also require them all to put out the heat needed to combat the cold seasons. The quality of the metals and the glass can make a huge difference as well.
Each of our brands have the experience and reliability we look out for when scouting for new units.
Warranty's
Each unit has its own warranty from the installation date. Most units have some version of a limited lifetime warranty. If any parts are going to go out they will within a few uses - normally.
Our guarantee - if there are any issues from one of our visits please let us know within two weeks to be addressed as promptly as possible. Some situations warranted longer.
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