Vented Vs Non Vented Gas Logs

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.

Vented vs non vented gas logs.

A custom ventless fireplace ranges between 2 500 4 000 versus 5 000 6 000 for a vented unit faust says. Yes ventless gas logs heat more effectively than vented logs because there s no chimney flue for the heat to escape through. Vent free dual fuel gas fireplace logs model vfl2 so24dt 269 06 269 06. If you re more concerned about ambiance and aesthetics than heat then a vented gas log set is the best choice for you.

The two main types of gas fireplaces available today are direct vent and ventless. Cost and energy efficiency however make ventless fireplaces attractive to others. Out of stock online. Vented gas logs are the best way to achieve a realistic looking fire.

They are designed for use in a traditional wood burning fireplace and are a safe mess free alternative to real wood logs. Vented gas log sets are also less efficient since some of the heat that s produced escapes through the chimney. They put out a constant rate of heat. Direct vent fireplaces require a venting system while ventless fireplaces are just that completely vent free.

Pleasant hearth southern oak 24 25 in. Vented gas logs are designed to produce a beautiful roaring fire but it comes at a cost of fuel. Vented gas logs produce carbon monoxide emissions so your fireplace must have a chimney or flue. 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 fire log sets burn about twice as much fuel as a vent free log set about 80 000 to 90 000 btus hour. Each type of fireplace requires its own type of gas logs to function safely and correctly. According to the hearth association ventless fireplaces boast efficiency rates of 99 percent compared to 70 85 percent for vented units. This contrasts with a ventless gas fireplace which vents into your home.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Here s what you need to know to help you decide which type is right for you. Maintain indoor air quality. Vent free gas fireplace logs with remote in stacked red oak model 210050 297 99 297 99.

Ventless logs do not put off these emissions so no chimney or flue is needed and the heat is more likely to stay in your space. 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.