Kozy Heat Fireplace Handles

[jdeerestl]

Anyone have a Kozy Heat? I know the bottom lever controls airflow in and I understand what it does to the fire when I use it. My question is: the top lever controls airflow out, but how does that affect the fire? Is it supposed to keep more heat in? I'm sure glad I spent the extra $$ for this unit. It has worked overtime this year.

 

[beenthere]

As you describe them, they both control air across the fire. The top one, what can't get out, can't get in. Your manual should explain/describe the uses of these two controls.

Most wood stoves have control of air in and air out, and the old pot bellied (as well as fireplaces) have a damper at the top to control outgoing air up the chimney.