Wood Burning Residential Fireplaces

The Maricopa County Air Quality Department regulates the use of wood burning in residential fireplaces, wood stoves and outdoor burning devices during periods of high particulate matter (dust) pollution.

Wood burning is regulated when pollution levels rise because the process of burning wood can produce fine particulate matter that can be harmful to your lungs. It can also produce carbon monoxide and other toxins that can harm your health.

The county's air pollution is monitored by several air quality monitors located in and around Maricopa County. When conditions arise, state forecasters issue a high pollution advisory [HPA]. Once that happens, the Air Quality Department Director may issue a No Burn Day restriction prohibiting all fireplace, wood stove and outdoor burning devices. This includes the use of manufactured logs.

You don't need a wood burning fireplace in the desert If you are concerned about fires or carbon monoxide poisoning or you think it will reduce your heat expense in the winter. Fireplaces remove more heat, through the openings, than they replace.

A fireplace requires space; you obviously wouldn't put furniture in front of it of right next to it, so you need a spacious room to enjoy a fireplace.

In the Phoenix area, as the temperatures get cooler, the air pollution gets worse, and the County issues air quality advisories. On those days we are prohibited from using wood-burning fireplaces or stoves.

There are some cool days and nights, even in the desert, and a natural gas fireplace may be right for you. Generally, though, don't assume that it will save you money on your electric bill. Even if it gave off some heat, it would take you years to recoup the cost of the fireplace itself, not including any maintenance. Install a fireplace if you love the way it looks. It's also very popular to build fireplaces and stoves outside. If you entertain in the back yard, this might be something you'd enjoy.

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