Heat Concern with Mantel

[avetter1514]

Hi There,

We recently purchased a home with a pref-fab fireplace. There are 2 blowers that run along both sides of the fireplace, but the previous owner built a beautiful mantel with wood columns that covers the majority of the blower vents.

There are about 2 inches of clearance between the mantel and the blower vent. When burning last night with the vent on, I noticed the wood mantel in front of the vent felt very warm to the touch.

Should I be concerned? If so, can anyone think of a way to deflect the heat around the mantel columns?

Appreciate your thoughts!
Andy

 

[Squisher]

Yes you should be concerned. Blocking vents can be very dangerous.

Pics would help.

 

[Rearscreen]

Anything wood and warm should be a concern.

 

[Easy Livin’ 3000]

Hi There,

We recently purchased a home with a pref-fab fireplace. There are 2 blowers that run along both sides of the fireplace, but the previous owner built a beautiful mantel with wood columns that covers the majority of the blower vents.

There are about 2 inches of clearance between the mantel and the blower vent. When burning last night with the vent on, I noticed the wood mantel in front of the vent felt very warm to the touch.

Should I be concerned? If so, can anyone think of a way to deflect the heat around the mantel columns?

Appreciate your thoughts!
Andy

Yes! Google pyrolysis.

 

[nola mike]

Pics?