Ventless Gas Fireplace

Direct ventless gas fireplaces are a perfect choice for anyone wanting to have a clean, warm fire in their home, without the hassles of having to chop wood or deal with ashes and chimney maintenance. They are becoming a more common in homes and due to this growing demand, manufactures have increased the supply and range of different models to suite anyone's needs.

The flames of a ventless fireplace can closely resemble those of a wood fireplace however they may not be suitable for a fireplace blower. Although more unnatural, blue flames burn much hotter then their yellow counterparts and can be used with fireplace blowers.

Venting Options

Due to their ease of installing a gas fireplace, they can be placed right where there used to be a brick fireplace or any existing fireplace. This will save you time and money by not having to create a new smoke pipe. However this chimney cannot be damaged and if it is in need of repair then it must be repaired prior to the installation of a new fireplace.

If a chimney is not available, then don't worry. Your second option is to install a top venting pipe or flue, similar to a chimney but less hassle when installing it. This is generally not a DIY job so get a contractor to help.

Your third option is to get a direct venting system. Basically this is a unit that you can place on any wall and allows the fireplace to take in air from the outdoors and to remove air from the fireplace. This is a safe alternative to the previous two systems as the air used for combustion is from the outside thus reducing the risk of carbon monoxide buildup.

Efficiency and Safety

Ventless gas fireplaces are very efficient and direct vent fireplaces are some of the most efficient fireplaces on the market. This is due to their ease of installation and the fact that they can be placed anywhere within a home. Also, by using a direct vent fireplace you eliminate the need for a chimney or flue and the risk of back drafts is gone. They are also perfectly sealed from the outside so that none of the air escapes through the new pipes through the walls.

Since direct vent fireplaces take and release air from the outside the risk of carbon monoxide is greatly reduced compared to a fireplace which used and released all it's combustible air form the inside. The pipes leading from the fireplace intake and outtake are lined with a fireproof paste and lather to increase efficiency and safety of the fireplace.