Empire Comfort Systems Black Adjustable Fireplace Hood for 28 to 48" Harmony Burners

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A fireplace can get up to 1300 degrees Fahrenheit, so protect your mantel from this excessive heat! This is even more important if your mantel is made from wood. In addition to this, a fireplace heat deflector also adds a decorative accent to your fireplace. It also helps with maintenance, optimizes heat efficiency, and provide a safe environment for the family.

As mentioned earlier in this article, a fireplace may have either a surface mount or a lintel mount. For each type of mount, there will be a different way to install the fireplace hood onto your fireplace. Although not advisable, you can mount your tv over your fireplace. It is definitelydifficult to find somewhere central to put your TV in a room with a fireplace. So if you no other choice, you can mount your TV. There are some precautions you will want to take when mounting a TV over your fireplace though. You can install a fire hood above your fireplace to relocate the heat coming from your fireplace. Remember heat rises, therefore installing a fire hood will deflect the heat from going up and move the heat outward. When you do mount your TV, it is recommended that it be mounted 4-12 feet above your mantel or fireplace. A top-notch fireplace hood truly makes a great addition to your fireplace, regardless if you are sporting a classic traditional fireplace design or contemporary modern! You can choose a simple fireplace hood, customize the color, or you can even get our premium personalized canopy that you can monogram with your initials or business name!Size approx (HxWxD): 38 1/2″ x 38″ x 7″ (977 x 965 x 177mm) internal dimensions – 31 3/4″ x 18″ (806 x 457mm) Did you know that your fireplace gets up to 1300° or hotter when you use it? That’s hot enough to melt lead, magnesium, and Babbitt – a metal used in car engines! While your fireplace can be a cozy space wherein you can relax right beside it – the heat it produces can potentially be harmful to both you and your fireplace mantel when not properly neutralized. If you have a TV mounted above your fireplace, it is important to protect it the heat produced by your fireplace. It is all too common to see burned and destroyed TV's when they are incorrectly mounted above the fireplace. This is where a fireplace hood becomes very useful. Generally speaking, your mantle should be 12 inches from your fireplace. You will want to base your calculation off the distance between the bottom of the mantel and the top of your fireplace. As you know, heat rises, therefore to avoid damage to your mantel it is a good idea to consider placing a fireplace hood beneath your mantel and above your fireplace. The fireplace hood will deflect the heat coming from your fireplace out instead of up. Also, note that if you are using an adjustable fireplace hood, you need to extend both sides first and make sure that they are even prior to marking the areas where you will drill the holes. Once I noticed it, I saw it on a lot of fireplaces. I don’t know why I never noticed it before. I am pretty sure I never lived in a house that had them. Fireplace with Hood and a worst case scenario heater, James Hood House, Florence, Alabama

This illustration shows two ways to use a mantel protector. I should think you would want to protect anything that might burn. Our adjustable fireplace hoods are of the finest quality that will blend in seamlessly with your sophisticated fireplace. Still not sure about the measurements and other species in regard to your fireplace? Our professional team of experts will be more than happy to assist you! Invest in top-notch material for your fireplace hoodNow that you are done drilling the holes, carefully attach the fireplace hood on. The fireplace hood should come with self-tapping screws and these screws are the ones you’ll use to properly attach the hood onto your fireplace opening. Deflect heat coming from your fireplace and prevent it from causing damage to your mantel by installing a fireplace heat deflector. There are several advantages when you have a fireplace heat deflectorfor your fireplace; it’s more than just a nice decorative accent to your fireplace!. Another reason why you should install a fireplace hood is that it efficiently deflects heat into the room, thus making the fireplace more efficient. It simply redirects the heat that is produced in the fireplace towards the room.