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Can you install ventless gas logs yourself?
A ventless fireplace has no chimney, vent or damper. You CANNOT install ventless gas log in any other type of gas fireplace or gas stove including b-vent (natural vent), direct vent or ventless gas fireplaces. Important Note: Ventless gas logs are NOT legal in California and some other states, cities or municipalities.
Can I install gas logs myself?
Gas log installation should only be done by a certified professional. Homeowners should never install their own gas logs unless they have the tools and training to do so.
Do vent free gas logs need to be vented?
Ventless gas logs are extremely efficient and will provide an exceptional amount of heat for your room. They don’t require a chimney or venting, allowing all of the heat produced to circulate back into the room, rather than escaping up the chimney. Ventless gas logs are designed to achieve a clean, smokeless flame.
What is the difference between vented and ventless gas logs?
Vented and Ventless Gas Logs are a little different. Vented gas logs burn like a real wood fire with a yellow flame that produces smoke. Ventless (vent-free) gas logs burn cleanly with a lower flame that does not smoke. You can burn them with the damper closed to heat your room.
Can you put gas logs in a wood insert?
In most cases, yes, both vented and ventless gas logs can be installed in a fully functioning wood burning fireplace. There are some scenarios that will not allow for the installation of a gas log set in your fireplace.
Are ventless gas logs safe?
Ventless gas fireplaces emit dangerous and noxious gasses into the room they are operating. Ventless fireplaces produce small amounts of nitrous dioxide and carbon monoxide which can be deadly in large doses.
How much does it cost to install Vented gas logs?
If you currently have a wood fireplace in your home, it can be transformed into a vented gas unit by installing gas logs, which can cost around $200-$1,000. Once these logs are installed, the gases from the fire will travel up the chimney and out of the house.
Do you need a fireplace screen with gas logs?
Jim says the answer is YES. While they are not necessary to prevent sparks and burning logs from escaping OUT into your room, some gas log manufacturers do require the use of a screen with their product. This is largely to prevent any flammable object from going INTO your fireplace.
How do you vent a ventless fireplace?
Answer: Unfortunately, there is no way to convert a ventless fireplace into a vented fireplace. Ventless fireplaces are not designed to have a vent added to them. Your only alternative is to tear out the existing ventless fireplace and replace it with a vented fireplace.
Can you burn wood in a gas fireplace?
Pro tip: Burning Wood Logs in a Gas Fireplace Definitely not. Wood-burning units are meant to hold wood, while gas-fueled units are meant to host gas. Mixing fuel types could lead to fire hazards, smoke back-up, and a lot of damage to your home/unit.
Which is safer vented or ventless gas logs?
In general, vented fireplaces are better in terms of safety and function. However, most of the heat is lost through chimneys, so consider using a direct vent. Ventless fireplaces are still a great option and are safe when used properly. Check with your local laws first as some areas don’t allow ventless fireplaces.
Can a ventless fireplace make you sick?
One of the greatest risks of using a ventless fireplace is that of carbon monoxide poisoning, which can be deadly inside your home. Specifically, carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that, in high enough concentrations, can lead to serious health problems such as: nausea.
Do all vent free gas logs smell?
Ventless logs do in fact produce an unmistakable odor, some more so than others depending on the quality of the brand. There is no way of preventing this, it is simply the nature of burning gas in your home without exhausting the fumes up a chimney. But gas is never 100% pure, so we end up with other byproducts.
Can I put vent-free logs in a vented fireplace?
Ventless gas logs should work in a vented fireplace since the vent would release the gas produced by these types of logs In fact, using ventless gas logs can actually pose an increased risk of carbon monoxide exposure when used in a vented fireplace.
How long can you leave a vented gas fireplace on?
In short, you really shouldn’t let a gas fireplace on for too long—specifically more than three hours at a time.
Can you open damper with ventless logs?
The burn characteristics of a properly installed and arranged vent-free gas log set create complete combustion (no carbon monoxide), thus nothing to vent. The damper does not need to be open during use.
Can you put gas logs in a wood-burning fireplace insert?
There are two types of gas logs: vented and ventless. The type of wood-burning fireplace you have will dictate the kind of gas log you can install. Ventless gas logs can only be used in a masonry, wood-burning fireplace or a metal firebox that has been engineered to work with ventless gas logs.
How do you install gas logs in a wood-burning fireplace?
How to install a gas log set in your fireplace Read the installation manual thoroughly. Turn gas off and locate the gas supply stub in the side of the firebox. Connect the gas supply to the burner using a flexible gas line. Place the burner in the proper position in the firebox.
Can you convert a gas log fireplace to wood-burning?
While it may be tempting to try to burn wood in your existing gas fireplace, that would be quite dangerous unless precautions were taken. It is possible to change from gas to wood burning safely. A professional gas to wood-burning fireplace conversion would be necessary.
