How Efficient Are Mendota Fireplaces?

Gas fireplaces and gas inserts are deemed better than wood-burning fireplaces because they are easier, safer, and cleaner to operate. They can also aesthetically look as good as conventional fireplaces, especially if you buy the ones that are manufactured by Mendota. Gas inserts can be convenient to use if you already have an existing wood-burning fireplace that you want to convert into a gas-burning unit. Fireplace inserts can be installed in a prefabricated factory unit or a typical masonry unit, and they often come equipped with a remote control or a thermostat for easy adjustments.

When shopping for a gas fireplace or a fireplace insert, it is important to investigate the efficiency of the product first. However, you need to be careful about misleading numbers. Most efficiency ratings have been steady-state measurements—meaning, the maximum efficiency is determined under controlled lab conditions and after letting the fireplace run at equilibrium for an extended period. Hence, the numbers may not have been based on the various ways in which heat loss may occur in a fireplace. Remember, a steady-state rating is like a car's gas mileage when cruising the highway, as opposed to a lower mileage that is common when you drive in the city.

The actual operating efficiency of a gas fireplace will be lower than the steady-state efficiency. Look for CSA P.4 efficiency certification to make certain that the fireplace measured properly for efficiency. This Canadian standard revealed that there are units that fall in the 30 percent range when operating, while better units are at the 70 to 90 percent range. CSA P.4 standard can assess all kinds of gas fireplaces. It is more accurate when determining the overall operation of the fireplace because it considers the performance and use throughout an entire heating season. The higher the rating, the more is the efficiency of the fireplace.

Mendota fireplaces are among the best in the industry. They have excellent efficiency ratings that range from 70 percent to 84.2 percent, depending on which model you would choose. BurnGreen is an exclusive technology to Mendota and it is a gas burner and control system that can improve the way you save energy, and enjoy a comfortable and beautiful fire in your home. Mendota lets you burn smarter, so you can conserve fuel and minimize environmental impact.

Mendota BurnGreen is a versatile system that lets you turn the pilot on and off, the burners, adjust the blower and heat output, and switch off the rear burner. It can be used to control room temperature through the digital thermostat on the remote control with the push of a button. This feature makes Mendota fireplaces have a high CSA P.4 efficiency rating and a high CFM value of over 200. Each Mendota gas fireplace and fireplace insert has been tested for safety following the rigorous standards of ANSI/AGA. Mendota fireplaces are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

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This article was written by ThompsonGas. The 16th largest retail propane company in the U.S., ThompsonGas has been family owned and operated since 1946. The propane gas dealer provides cheap propane for residential and commercial propane gas service to customers across 10 states in the East and Southeast.

This article was written by ThompsonGas. The 16th largest retail propane company in the U.S., ThompsonGas has been family owned and operated since 1946.