|
Do you have a gas line running into your house for your dryer or perhaps your oven, but don’t have a fireplace and always wanted one? If so, a vent free gas fireplace may be the perfect solution for you. While gas fireplaces used to have to be vented directly to the outside, new technology has enabled a vent free gas fireplace to become a viable product.
A vent free gas fireplace does not vent to the outside, but rather it burns extremely hot so that all the gas and soot, which other types of gas logs produce, is burned off. This allows homeowners who have an existing gas line to install a vent free gas fireplace in any room of their house, without having to construct a chimney, loosing valuable floor space. In fact, because of their cost-effectiveness, a number of builders around the country are installing these as buyer upgrades in new homes, simplifying the construction process. A vent free gas fireplace can be purchased in a variety of styles - from those that are inserted into wall for a flush fit, placed at an angle in a corner or used a room separator between a living and dining room, or master bedroom and master bath. In addition, a vent free gas fireplace available in a number of designs – including country, traditional, modern and ornate, featuring a marble and other stone finishes, as well as different paint and wood designs for every taste and style. While a vent free gas fireplace is safe – in fact they are approved for use in all but 11 states - it is recommended that users install carbon monoxide monitors throughout their home. And, if you live in Hawaii, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho, South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota, you will need to check with your local building control organization, as regulations vary by area. (Montana and Massachusetts are the two states that currently do now allow installation of a vent free gas fireplace, whereas California is in the process of drafting regulations for their use.) There are numerous companies that manufacture and / or sell a vent free gas fireplace online. Simply use a search engine such as Google or Yahoo and enter vent free gas fireplace. Or interested buyers can contact their local fireplace showroom and inquire as to if they sell and install a vent free gas fireplace. Additional vent free gas fireplace safety tips:
· Always ensure that there is fresh air circulating in the room by opening a window a small bit.
· Always extinguish a vent free gas fireplace before going to bed.
· Keep in mind that a smaller vent free gas fireplace will emit even less carbon monoxide fumes than larger ones.
· Always leave the vent free gas fireplace doors open when using it.
|
