Gas Fireplace 101 - Vented, Vent-Free & Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces Explained

Which type of gas fireplace is best? Rob talks us through the differences between ventless, vented and direct-vent gas fireplaces.

Do you need a gas insert or just gas logs? In this video, we discuss the pros and cons of each one and how they operate to help you decide which one is best for your situation.

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[multifaceted]

You made this really easy to understand. My husband and I moved into a house that has a direct vent insert, but I didn't understood what that meant or the advantages/disadvantages. Now I do. I appreciate that you showed the vent pipes and air exchange box. This video was very helpful for our situation.

[kent]

This video was straight to the point and helped me decide by the end of the video. Thank you!

[Ggoodlad]

Thx for the great info! Just starting on this journey, and will follow for more help. 👍

[blueridgepics]

Thank you. This is a great video with lots of useful information.

[ronjackson]

I'm not criticizing I think it's a good video I appreciate it thanks

[brittanymcdonaldbarr]

Great content. I learned something. Thank you.

[MagnumVideos]

very informative. We had our home built 4 years ago and they put what I think is a direct vent fireplace. It has a blower inside and a metal box on the outside of the house. Just curious as to what gasses are emitted from the outside box. I'm considering enclosing it with a glass greenhouse style enclosure so I don't have to carry outdoor plants inside during the winter. I thought if it emitted CO2 that would be perfect for the plants and might exhaust some heat as well to keep things from freezing. Would that be a safe project or would it reduce the intake air or create a gas-filled environment that would kill the plants. Thanks for any info.

[Livelongwforce]

We took out our broken gas insert to be surprised to find that is wasnt an insert at all. So deciding between vent and direct vent

[cghrios]

Can you tell me about odor that a ventless gas fireplace can have? Thanks

[TM-twpy]

Vent less offers great heating ability and very cozy. However - wood burning inserts have so much more charm. Therefore, I will be adding a vent less wood burning fire insert for the best of both worlds!

[hereusethis]

Really good info. Maybe a question for the installer, but does a vent-free log set in an existing wood-burning fireplace require the key system in wall/floor or can it be piped up directly to the gas line (with likely a shutoff valve between the gas pipe and flex connection)? Thanks!

[truetexasgal]

to open or close the flue... I have a doublesided (see thru) vented woodburning fireplace with a gas firestarter. We don't burn logs because its hard to keep the smoke from blowing thru instead of going up the flue pipe, besides its messy. We instead have fireplace glass with the special burner. Has worked great for 16 years, lovely. My question is, do we have to open the flue? We have hanging glass plates as firescreens, but there is a gap around the edges for air to come in/exchange. Our flue is a pain to open and close, so I would like to keep it closed since we aren't burning wood. This would also help keep out dust, and may direct more heat into the living areas. It does not have a pilot lite. It has a key we turn, and light with a match.

[KrazyKajun]

Does the 1st few inches of the flame's color indicate anything like too much oxygen or not so it doesn't create soot?

[frolly]

I don't get it; one gas fire makes dangerous levels of CO and so it has to be vented up a chimney, yet another gas fire somehow doesn't need venting up a chimney.
What is the difference between the gas fires that makes one emit dangerous levels of CO and the other one safe levels of CO?

[edorofish]

Great information. We have a majestic vent free fireplace and just fired it up this year. Never used it before after living in our home for six years. One thing I notice tonight is the wood mantle gets very hot. Should I be worried about a very hot mantle? Can I add deflector kit to direct the heat away from the mantle? Thanks

[bka]

Has anyone used two 4" inch duct, in place of, one 6" ( dual flow/coaxial)? I want to use 4" chimney out thru the roof and 4" for intake air that will come in from a knee wall. Problem is, I can't go straight out thru the knee wall because the window ledge is below the Stove exhaust. A 6" flue looks stupid on my Hearthstone fireplace and blocks the view out the window.

[chuckvallor]

I have ventfree logs in a wood burning fireplace the heat comes out but also goes up and heats the underside of the wooden mantel as well as up the wall. How can I insert a blower to direct the heat into the room

[Tvair]

I am looking at the vent free style but have questions.

I have a blank wall that I am framing up, I want the fire recessed in the wall with a floating mantle. Do I purchase an insert and a set of vent free gas logs or is it sold as one unit?

Also is there any blower or power requirements (power outages will the fire still work)? Thanks

[kiarrasowards]

I have a wall insert gas heater but I am curious if I can switch to a fireplace look with a mantle and not need a chimney or anything? It’s in the middle of my house and on the other side is a kitchen sink so I have to be careful of what I do.