The importance of the battery for gas fireplaces
If you own a propane or natural gas fireplace, the following applies to you. We frequently have questions related to fireplace remotes and here is one that comes up quite often. People wonder why when they replace the dead batteries in their remote control, their fireplace still does not work afterwards. The answer to this question is simple, but unfortunately little known.
It is important to change the batteries in the remote control, but it is just as important to change the batteries located in the fireplace receiver. The receiver is located behind the shutters, at the bottom of the fireplace. A red light on the receiver will tell you that the battery is empty.
It is strongly recommended to replace the batteries of the remote control and the fireplace once a year to avoid any starting problems. So the next time your remote is messing around, rather than shaking it, try replacing the batteries in the receiver!
- The Experts at the Boutique Foyer Maçonnex
Too much ash in your wood stove?
Several of our customers ask us this question every week: how often should I remove the ashes from my wood stove? Ashes should be removed regularly for proper cleaning, but the frequency will greatly depend on your usage.
The more you use your stove, the more frequently you will need to remove the ashes. Generally, it is suggested to remove the ash once every 2-3 days when you heat up to maximum. This is best done when your fireplace is relatively cool, but there is still enough draft to suck dust into the interior of the fireplace. This will prevent it from spilling into the room.
What to do with the ashes?
When removing the ash from your stove, be careful as it can stay hot for several days. The ideal is to use an ash scoop to empty them into a metal container with a waterproof cover. Immediately take the container outside and place it away from any flammable material, on a non-combustible floor. After a few days, when the ashes have cooled completely, you can dispose of them and voila!
Source: Valcourt
- The Experts of the Boutique Foyer Maçonnex
Can we replace a damaged paver?
You, who have invested in a paved driveway or backyard, have just noticed that it has been damaged in some way. Can you replace it? If so, how? The answer is yes, as long as you saved a few more pavers when you installed them.
First, you have to remove the sand seal that surrounds the paver and then remove the latter with two screwdrivers. Once you have disposed of the damaged paver, lay the new one in exactly the same spot. All that remains is to fill the joint with polymeric sand and compact everything with a rubber mallet.
And now, neither seen nor known, your concrete pavement is like new!
- The Maçonnex Experts
