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Do ventless fireplaces need to be cleaned?
Every fireplace needs regular cleaning and maintenance. While a regular, log burning fire requires daily attention, a ventless model doesn’t need quite as much cleaning. You should aim to give your fireplace a quick clean once a week and try to give it a thorough maintenance and repair check every three months.
How do you clean ventless gas fireplace logs?
1) The first thing you will need to do is get a vacuum with a hose and preferably a brush on the end of the hose. 2) Using the vacuum remove the surface dust from the bottom of the fireplace around the gas log burner then remove the log set from the burner and do the same.
Can you open damper with ventless logs?
Hence the reason the damper must remain open. Ventless gas logs are designed to be burned with the damper closed, so they must be designed to burn the gas completely (cleanly) so that carbon monoxide does not enter the room.
Can I put vent free logs in a vented fireplace?
Can You Use Ventless Gas Logs in a Vented Fireplace? You can use ventless logs in a vented fireplace. If you do use a vent-free logs, you won’t have to open the damper since these logs don’t require venting.
Why is my ventless fireplace making soot?
If you have an unvented fireplace, this isn’t an issue. However, for those with vents, you need to make sure they are in the proper position and unobstructed to prevent soot production. Unfortunately, sometimes this problem is caused simply because your burners are getting old.
Should you open the flue on a ventless gas fireplace?
If you burn your ventless logs for more than an hour or so, you must crack open a window to allow air into your home to replace the oxygen burned by the ventless logs.
Are ventless fireplace logs safe?
Ventless fireplaces produce small amounts of nitrous dioxide and carbon monoxide which can be deadly in large doses. The CDC warns against exposure of any level of carbon monoxide, stating that up to 500 people die per year due to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.
Can you get carbon monoxide poisoning from gas logs?
Yes, gas fireplaces are one potential cause of carbon monoxide poisoning. While there are many potential sources of such exposure, including certain appliances and devices, motor vehicles and wood stoves, gas fireplaces are a common culprit.
Should my gas logs turning black?
Soot on vented gas logs is nothing to worry about. It is a natural occurrence when the yellowish flames of a gas log impinge on a rough surface. Some people like the look, some don’t. If you don’t, we suggest that you VERY CAREFULLY take the logs outside and brush the soot off with a whisk broom.
Are Ventless Fireplaces really that bad?
Ventless gas fireplaces should not be putting off dangerous levels of fumes. You could always add a carbon monoxide detector. A lot of this will also depend on the overall airflow of your space. Your basement might have poor ventilation naturally. Another option to consider would be an ethanol fireplace.
What are the best fireplace logs?
– BEST OVERALL: Duraflame 4577 Ultra-Premium Firelogs – LONGEST LASTING: Pine Mountain Traditional 4-Hour Firelog – HONORABLE MENTION: Pine Mountain Chimney Cleaning Safety Fire Log
How can I vent my ventless fireplace?
Check your Local Codes First.
What is the best ventless gas logs?
Vent-free gas logs are very suitable for heating a home or a room more than vented logs; this is because vent-free gas logs can produce way better heat output than