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If you want to convert an existing wood-burning fireplace to gas, you would need to look at gas fireplace inserts. Keep in mind that gas fireplace inserts can be used for both masonry and prefabricated fireplaces. Consisting of gas logs that are then installed into a cast iron or steel heat exchanger, these inserts are most often sealed on the front using glass. In addition, you will find that gas fireplace inserts come with fans, which is highly efficient in moving heat into the room.
Another benefit of gas fireplace inserts is that you could choose a remote control, meaning you could turn the fireplace on from across the room, as well as adjusting the heat and turning it off. Then, gas fireplace inserts can be installed with thermostats, which are available as a wall switch or wall-mounted unit. Although it is a small investment to convert a wood-burning fireplace, the investment is well worth every dime. Sometimes, gas fireplace inserts are installed with a sealed combustion direct vent system, which helps heat the home efficiently while maintaining quality indoor air quality. The combustion air comes from the outside, coming from a dual venting system. With this, any heat loss such as that see with wood-burning fireplaces is eliminated. Then, a factory or masonry built metal chimney could be used along with the gas fireplace inserts for a flexible liner. Gas fireplace inserts allow you to heat your home efficiently but also safely. Because of this, we now see more and more people making the conversion. In fact, you will find that gas fireplace inserts are considered a leading feature of the home. Each year, more than one million units are sold with sales continuing to increase. With a gas fireplace, you avoid the high cost of wood and the mess of ashes. Gas fireplace inserts offer more advantages. For one, this can actually increase the value of your home should you ever decide to move. Then, using a natural gas fireplace means up to 99% of air particles and pollutants are reduced. Gas fireplace inserts also mean having a constant fuel supply so on those cold winter nights you do not have to make your way through the snow to bring wood inside the home. As mentioned, gas fireplace inserts eliminates the mess of soot and ash cleanup. While the smell of wood burning is great, it also causes the build up of creosote, which can become a serious fire hazard in the chimney. In addition, gas fireplace inserts eliminate the risk of embers popping out of the fireplace and onto the floor, thus causing damage and risk of fire. Finally, gas fireplace inserts helps with the overall cost compared with burning wood, by as much as 35% to 30%.
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