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Vented or Ventless Gas Fireplace?
Replied Jun. 8, 2009
Vented or Ventless Gas Fireplace?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Victoria Smith Aug 30.
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Good idea! I work for a propane company and i can't count how many times the "salesguy" said i could do it" was told to me. Most salespeople at home depot in our local store, have no idea of the fire codes in this state, city, town. There are a lot…
I am choosing to go the decorative route for a fireplace and went ventless in-wall electric linear
Being from Florida we had no experience with fireplaces when we built our log home in NC 3 yrs ago. We went through this same debate. We ended up with the ventless and are very satisfied. all of the heat stays in the house which really cuts down on…
Hi, I see you have made your decision, but one area not mentioned is the slight oder from the ventless. Having been in several homes with the ventless systems, I can always detect a slight odor. Vendors say they are oderless but I dont agree.
Thanks for the replies. I think we will stick with what the architect recommended and go vented.
I think eventually ventless will go in the "what were they thinking" category.
Derek Hurd
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Boise, ID 83702
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Hello Dierdre,
How much you use this particular fireplace might dictate the type. If a focal part of a room and used a lot, spend the extra money and do it right with a flue. In all cases, a supply line of outside fresh air should be incorporated.…
Try doing a google search on ventless gas fireplaces. I won't recommend them to any of my clients. Cheaper in the long run to put in a chimney than the maintenance and dangers related to a ventless.
Deidre: Your architect has done the research. Whatever you decide, READ the directions for the products you considering BEFORE you buy. I passed over the ventless as the UL listing AND the insurance company both confirmed that "Properly" operating a…
We are going to be putting a gas insert fireplace in our log home. Our architect said that he recommended a vented. He said the ventless inserts had condensation problems and increased indoor air pollution because it pulls the oxygen from the room i…
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