If your fireplace has an empty firebox, it is a wood-burning system. Your wood-burning stove will have a door and a space to build your fire, but no ignitors or feeding devices like a pellet stove might have. Wood fires burn wood and vent directly up the flue.10 Nov 2019
What is a Malm fireplace made of?
Designed and manufactured in Sonoma County, California, Malm offers an beautiful selection of architect-designed fireplaces available in a variety of colored porcelain, brass, stainless steel, nickel, or copper-plated finishes.
Are Malm fireplaces efficient?
Malm fireplaces are of high quality and high minded design, but what also makes them stand out and in demand is the fact that they are extremely efficient and compatible with the rapidly fluctuating lifestyle of the modern world.24 Nov 2017
What is a non wood-burning fireplace?
Also known as unvented or vent-free fireplaces, a ventless gas fireplace operates with natural gas or liquid propane (LP) that flows into a gas burner mounted in the fireplace. When ignited, the flames run through gaps in artificial ceramic fiber logs, giving the illusion of a real wood-burning fireplace.22 Nov 2021
How do I identify my fireplace?
Each fireplace and insert has a rating plate which contains your model number and serial number. Gas and wood burning fireplaces have a rating plate in the control compartment area, under the smoke shield or on the firebox side column.
Are Malm fireplaces wood-burning?
Most of Malm's fireplaces are available in both gas and wood versions. If you select a gas version it will come with a ceramic log set with vermiculite and embers. Powder coat finishes are available exclusively on the gas units, while porcelain finishes are for wood burning units.
Can an indoor fireplace be used outside?
Electric fireplaces that are indoor use only can only be used indoors, while outdoor rated ones can be used both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor rated electric fireplaces typically have some sort of protection against the weather such as a weatherproof casing.14 Sept 2020
Can you put a fireplace outside?
Electric fireplaces that are indoor use only can only be used indoors, while outdoor rated ones can be used both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor rated electric fireplaces typically have some sort of protection against the weather such as a weatherproof casing. Not every electric fireplace can be used outdoors.14 Sept 2020
Do Malm fireplaces heat well?
Malm fireplaces heat up rapidly and radiate heat efficiently in all directions. Unlike traditional wood burning fireplaces our fireplaces allow you a clear view of your fire from any angle and are available in a range of designer colors. Malm also designs and creates custom fireplaces.
How do I know if my fireplace is a Malm?
- They will always have a pedestal base.
- Usually you'll find a label on it.
- The most common colors: neutral, muted earth tones.
- Made 8-10 different styles.
Are Malm Fireplaces good?
Quality. Malm fireplaces are of high quality and high minded design, but what also makes them stand out and in demand is the fact that they are extremely efficient and compatible with the rapidly fluctuating lifestyle of the modern world.24 Nov 2017