Vented gas fireplaces use a high temperature glass panel to separate the burning area of the gas fireplace from the inside of your home.
Vented vs non vented gas logs.
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A traditional vented gas fireplace view example on amazon fueled by either natural gas or propane has two vents that run to the exterior of the house.
This contrasts with a ventless gas fireplace which vents into your home.
Here s what you need to know to help you decide which type is right for you.
A custom ventless fireplace ranges between 2 500 4 000 versus 5 000 6 000 for a vented unit faust says.
They are designed for use in a traditional wood burning fireplace and are a safe mess free alternative to real wood logs.
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According to the hearth association ventless fireplaces boast efficiency rates of 99 percent compared to 70 85 percent for vented units.
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Vented gas logs require a fully functional wood burning fireplace and must be burned with the damper open ventless or vent free gas logs can be installed in either a wood burning fireplace or a ventless fireplace that is rated for aftermarket ventless logs and are burned with the damper closed.
The two main types of gas fireplaces available today are direct vent and ventless.
If you re more concerned about ambiance and aesthetics than heat then a vented gas log set is the best choice for you.
Each type of fireplace requires its own type of gas logs to function safely and correctly.
Vented gas log sets are also less efficient since some of the heat that s produced escapes through the chimney.
Vented fire log sets burn about twice as much fuel as a vent free log set about 80 000 to 90 000 btus hour.
Vented gas logs are the best way to achieve a realistic looking fire.
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Direct vent fireplaces require a venting system while ventless fireplaces are just that completely vent free.
They put out a constant rate of heat.
Cost and energy efficiency however make ventless fireplaces attractive to others.
The intake vent draws fresh air into the.
Yes ventless gas logs heat more effectively than vented logs because there s no chimney flue for the heat to escape through.
Vented gas logs are designed to produce a beautiful roaring fire but it comes at a cost of fuel.
So your direct vent gas fireplace will take air in from the outside and then exhaust all the gases to the outside.
Vented gas logs produce carbon monoxide emissions so your fireplace must have a chimney or flue.
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