| Gas fireplaces are a sensible and smart alternative | | | | to the outside through a hole in the exterior wall. |
| for those who want to enjoy the cozy warmth | | | | They are sealed combustion units that prevent |
| of a fireplace, without the chores of storing and | | | | the spreading of toxic combustion gases into the |
| burning wood and cleaning ashes. Gas fireplaces | | | | room in which they are installed. In vent-free gas |
| are environmental friendly and have several | | | | fireplaces, as the name indicates, venting to the |
| advantages over the conventional wood burning | | | | outside is not required. The sleek shape of |
| fireplaces. They are much easier to operate and | | | | vent-free gas fireplaces makes them easier to |
| are more energy-efficient. Unlike the wood burning | | | | install almost anywhere in the house.Gas fireplace |
| fireplaces, gas fireplaces do not allow for the | | | | insert is the perfect choice in case an existing |
| accumulation of creosote, which is a highly | | | | wood fireplace is to be converted to a gas |
| inflammable substance produced by the burning of | | | | fireplace. Gas fireplace inserts perfectly fit into the |
| wood.Usually fueled with propane or natural gas, | | | | wood fireplace and are vented to the outside |
| natural gas is more widely used as it has lower | | | | atmosphere either through the chimney or a |
| outputs of carbon monoxide, toxic pollutants, and | | | | special vent pipe.Both indoor and outdoor gas |
| particulate emission. The natural gas fireplaces use | | | | fireplaces are available. A wall thermostat controls |
| ceramic or other imitation logs mounted on a | | | | most of the indoor models. Some are coupled |
| metal rack, similar to that in wood burning | | | | with automatic controls and handheld remotes. |
| fireplaces.Natural vent, direct vent, and vent-free | | | | Easy push button ignition, variable speed fans, and |
| are the venting options. Natural vented gas | | | | glass faces are also available in gas |
| fireplaces are vented through the roof using | | | | fireplaces.Fireplaces provides detailed information |
| special B-vent gas pipes. They must also be | | | | on Fireplaces, Outdoor Fireplaces, Fireplace |
| installed near a gas line. Direct vent gas fireplaces | | | | Chimneys, Gas Fireplaces and more. Fireplaces is |
| operate without electricity and are directly vented | | | | affiliated with Wood Fireplace Mantels . |