How Ember Wool Makes Your Fireplace Complete
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If you haven't heard of ember wool, you may have heard of this cotton-like product by other names such as glowing embers, ceramic embers, or just plain ole' embers. Ember wool is an important but often overlooked product for the fireplace. Ember wool is tightly wound ceramic fibers that glow when heated and often cover empty space along the burner pan or tube.
The quick video below shows how ember wool enhances the flame bed and where it typically sits in the burner area.
These ceramic fibers display a wide range of colors when heated and can glow a deep reddish-orange or white-hot. Some appliances include a mixture of both colors, while many lean toward the reddish-orange similar to the standard flame.
Setup can be a bit tricky and is often dictated by the manufacturer. The embers are designed to sit over the holes along the burner tube or pan so they are in direct contact with the flames. Tearing them into dime-sized pieces and placing them before you set the logs will help you get a uniform spread and even result.
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Once in place, the embers dazzle with a beautiful glow from beneath your logs and complete the overall look of your fireplace. Technically, you can operate the fireplace without ember wool, but aesthetics are often as important as heat—don’t skip this step if you want the most radiant flame bed.
Lastly, pay close attention to placement. Packing embers too tightly or covering primary burner and intake ports can delay ignition—or prevent it entirely. Most manufacturers include placement diagrams and extra embers in case one goes up in flames.
At the end of the day, ember wool is an easy way to increase the beauty of your fireplace and bring a warm glow to your room. If you have any other questions, please call our NFI-certified techs at 800.203.1642.
