What is convective heat?
This is when the air itself is heated. Convective heat is the only type of heat provided by a forced air furnace. Convection occurs as air touches a hot surface and then rises. Valor fireplaces have as many as three heat exchangers that convect heat naturally without the need of a fan. Valor fireplaces have a blend of 40% radiant and 60% convective heat. What is radiant heat? Radiant heat is the transfer of heat from flames and hot surfaces to solid objects such as furniture, floors and people who are in the path of the heat source by means of infrared radiation. The hotter the source, the better the ability to radiate. Radiant heat allows people to feel warm, even when the air temperature may be cool. This distinguishes a Valor fireplace from fireplaces that rely on fans and central furnaces. You feel comfortable faster as you do not have to wait until all the air in the room is heated. Because radiant heat warms the objects in your home, they in turn emit heat and add to your home co
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