If you live in an apartment or another residence that doesn't have a fireplace, you may be missing out on that cozy feeling and want to add one without the expensive costs of a remodel. One route you could take that requires less installation and labor costs is a ventless fireplace with vent-free, or ventless, gas logs. Read on to see how these fireplaces work and how to make sure you're a good candidate for installation.
How Do They Work?
Traditional, or direct-vent gas, fireplaces need ventilation to make sure that enough air feeds the fire and to make sure that smoke and other dangerous fumes escape out the chimney. Vent-free gas logs, on the other hand, are designed in a way so that they burn gas cleanly and produce almost no exhaust, so you don't need a chimney or flue. All that's required for installation is a gas line that can be hooked up to a free-standing fireplace and vent-free gas logs.
Vent-free gas logs can be more eco-friendly than other fireplaces since they don't release harmful emissions into the environment. During natural gas combustion, oxygen and methane gas will combine and then create harmless byproducts: water vapor and carbon dioxide.
Are You a Good Candidate for Ventless Gas Logs?
While vent-free gas logs can be a good fit for many families, you need to read up on your unit's maintenance and safety concerns. If vent-free gas logs aren't properly maintained, then the combustion process can be less than perfect and release harmful carbon monoxide. To avoid this problem you should:
If you are willing to commit to the safety and maintenance requirements of ventless gas logs, then you are likely a good candidate for this type of product. However, you should also check with your HOA and community building codes, as some areas may require fresh air sources to be a certain distance from the fireplace.
Reach out to a home and garden professional in your area for more information.
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