Drafty insert

[rhino789]

I have a Regency I2100B fireplace insert in a brick fireplace on an outside wall. Regulations prevent its use except in emergency situations, so it will hardly ever be used, hopefully never. Air leaks from around the faceplate & through the fan grill at the bottom are quite noticeable.

What's the best way to seal off or at least reduce these leaks. I don't want to greatly change the look of the fireplace as it is in our livingroom. Caulking around the faceplate would help but would be almost impossible to remove from the brickwork in the future.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[bholler]

I have a Regency I2100B fireplace insert in a brick fireplace on an outside wall. Regulations prevent its use except in emergency situations, so it will hardly ever be used, hopefully never. Air leaks from around the faceplate & through the fan grill at the bottom are quite noticeable.

What's the best way to seal off or at least reduce these leaks. I don't want to greatly change the look of the fireplace as it is in our livingroom. Caulking around the faceplate would help but would be almost impossible to remove from the brickwork in the future.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks

Install an insulated block off plate and insulate the firebox

 

[rhino789]

Install an insulated block off plate and insulate the firebox

Thanks for the reply, but could you explain further. I have no idea what you mean.

 

[bholler]

Thanks for the reply, but could you explain further. I have no idea what you mean.

Make a sheet metal plate blocking off the space around your stainless liner. Stuff the area above full of mineral wool or ceramic wool before putting the plate up. Then insulate behind the insert with mineral or ceramic wool.

 

[rhino789]

Would this still be safe to use in an emergency situation? Would it be almost as effective without the metal plate?
Thanks

 

[bholler]

Would this still be safe to use in an emergency situation? Would it be almost as effective without the metal plate?
Thanks

Do you have a full stainless liner running from the stove out the top of the chimney?

 

[rhino789]

Yes

 

[bholler]

Yes

Then it should be safe. The block off plate is about performance not safety

 

[rhino789]

Thanks