View All. Shop Vented Log Styles. Shop Ventless Log Styles. Shop By Type. Shop By Use. BY Amanda Hurd How they work Gas fireplace inserts operate similarly to any other gas fireplace with the exception that they fit inside a pre-existing fireplace space.
Pros You can easily convert your fireplace from wood to gas without opening the wall and destroying the current tile, stone, or brick. Simple to install.
If there is an active gas line in the existing fireplace, due to a previous gas log set, you can quickly slip the insert into position and attach the surrounds to cover the gaps between the edges of the insert and the existing fireplace.
Large range of styles. Gas inserts have dozens of design options that range from the traditional look of wood burning logs to linear boxes that include fire glass and fire art. Inserts only come in fixed sizes so there will always be a gap between the edge of the fireplace and the insert. This means you must have a surround. Smaller viewing area. Because inserts are installed into an existing fireplace and cover part of the space with a surround, the viewing area of the flames is reduced.
If a large open viewing space is a requirement for you, getting a fireplace insert may not be your best option. Venting Direct Vent This type of pipe system has aluminum inner walls since the flue temperatures from propane and natural gas are cooler than solid fuel.
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For any installation of a gas insert, it is important to always work with a certified, licensed, and insured HVAC professional or company. Make sure that you follow your recommended service and maintenance schedule for proper upkeep of your gas insert investment. Luckily for all Cape Cod residents, Breakaway and its parent company, Hall Oil Gas and Electric , can both install and offer yearly maintenance for your gas and oil heating products. You can learn about our heating installation service area here.
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View All. Direct Vent vs. October 22, If you want the warmth of a real fire without having to manage a real wood burning fireplace, a gas fireplace insert could be right for you. No Heat Loss Direct vent gas inserts use outside air for combustion. Must Vent to the Outside Direct-vent gas fireplaces do require a way to vent to the outside.
Better Safety Due to how it is designed, a vented gas fireplace insert will not affect the indoor air quality of your Cape Cod home. Here are the top 3 disadvantages: Not as Flexible as Vent Free Gas Inserts In order to install a directly vented gas insert, you must use a chimney or an exterior wall.
No Access to Flames A direct vent gas insert is so safe because of the sealed combustion behind its glass. Usually More Expensive than Vent-Free Gas Inserts Generally, direct vent gas inserts are more expensive to install than a vent-free gas fireplace insert.
Vent-Free Gas Insert Advantages Now for vent-free gas inserts, we will compare these to the direct-vent option. Heating Efficiency Since the air vapors are vented back into the home with a vent free gas insert, no heat is lost up the chimney or flue. More Affordable As we stated earlier, a ventless gas insert will be a more affordable gas insert investment than a vented gas insert.
Here are the top 4 disadvantages: Less Realistic Looking Fire Vent free gas fireplace inserts are usually less realistic looking than a direct vent gas insert. Some Restrictions Ventless gas insert units have a minimum clearance to combustibles that must be met for installation in Cape Cod homes.
Smells With the air vapors of a vent-free gas insert venting into the home, you will also periodically get the smells of gasoline and soot into your home. Condensation Vent-free gas inserts release natural air vapors right back into the home, which raises the humidity. December 18, Propane vs. Sunday: Closed. Vent-free fireplaces can be installed without the need for a chimney, piping system, or any external venting that spews the fumes outside of the home.
With this ability, you can essentially install a vent-free fireplace anywhere in your home. It works by allowing the pollutants to actually remain in the room where the fireplace, the gas logs, or the stove is installed. Because the byproducts linger in the same room as the fireplace and for safety purposes, the hearth products are manufactured to burn clean. Modern vent-free fireplace manufacturers are held to strict safety standards and regulations, so these fireplaces are made with oxygen sensors that will automatically shut off the vent-free fireplace if the oxygen levels alert that the levels are unsafe in the room.
Vent-free fireplaces are powered by either gas or propane. A ventless fireplace just needs a gas or propane line to be installed, which is done by a professional gas or plumbing contractor. Now, as mentioned before, these modern models have carbon monoxide monitors and oxygen level alert systems installed before they leave the factory.
Installing an additional carbon monoxide monitor in your home where your fireplace is can make for a good secondary safety system—just in case. This is for your safety and to protect your home. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Status Not open for further replies. Jun 19, 2 WI. Hi all, I've searched and searched on this subject, but can't ever find an answer to my questions. We have a traditional wood fireplace that we converted to gas last winter. It's a typical vented gas log setup -- and we hate it.
It doesn't provide any heat, we get gusts of exhaust down the chimney, and never use it. After doing research, it seems that Direct Vent is the solution for an alternative heat source feel free to chime in if I'm wrong! That would save some cost on all the conversion kits and flex piping I would need to buy. If that's possible, how would I go about doing it?
Dec 2, 9, Wherever we're parked. You didn't give us any dimensions, so you will have to research to find what will fit in there.
Many gas fireplaces are not tested for co-linear adaptation so there's another reason to go with an insert. Then you will have to get creative with trimming any uncovered opening to hide it. DV insert have differnt sized surrounds to add a finished look. There are adapters to add length to that 30', if you need to. The incoming combustion air can be drawn from within the chimney. DAKSY said:.
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