> Yeah, I keep meaning to research wood burner's as I believe they are supper<br>> efficient. I do light fires in my house but I was once told from an<br>> Environment Scientist, open fires are so inefficient that their net effect<br>
> is to cool your house. I guess this makes sense, considering how much hot<br>> airflow goes up the chimney, drawing in cold external air from windows etc.<br><br>Yup, this is true. The room with the fire is nice and toasty but other rooms are having the warm air sucked out of them.<br>
<br>I only light my fireplace for aesthetics.<br><br>Happy New Year everyone!