by Susan
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That first cool evening or chilly day is often celebrated with the first fire of the season. The inaugural lighting of the fireplace, wood stove, or even wood-burning furnace is a definite marker of the seasonal change.
Tips for the Season’s First Fire:
- It is best to wait until there is at least a 20 degree difference in the indoor and outdoor temperatures before lighting a fireplace fire. For example, if the interior temperature is 70 degrees, wait until is is 50 degrees or cooler outside before starting a wood-burning fire.
- When there is less than a 20 degree difference, more creosote can build-up in your flue.
- Also, a less than 20 degree temperature difference can cause some fireplaces not to draft as well as they should, so smoke gets into the room from the fireplace.
- Have a certified chimney sweep inspect your chimney, chimney cap, flue and firebox before using it for the first time each season. If necessary, have it cleaned.
- Use well-season hardwoods to prevent creosote build-up.
Some FireplaceMall.com friends have kindly shared their photos of their First Fires of the Season. Whether you have already lit this season’s first fire or are still contemplating it, enjoy the warm and cozy photos below.
First Fireplace Fires of the Season
First Wood Stove Fires of the Season
First Wood-Burning Furnace Fire of the Season
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[…] So play it safe: Have your chimney inspected and cleaned if needed, and install a carbon monoxide detector before you light the first fire of the season. […]