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Can you put a remote control on gas logs?
Yes, you can add a remote to your gas log set after it’s been installed and the log set is already equipped with a millivolt valve. You may even be able to completely convert your gas log set to a remote control system with variable flame and thermostatic controls.
Will Vented gas logs heat a room?
Vent-free gas logs are an inexpensive and efficient way to add extra heat to a room without having to open the damper on your fireplace. These logs use the air from within the room for combustion and then put heat back out into the room.
Are vented gas log sets safe?
Vented gas logs are safer than ventless logs because they use a type of venting or exhaust system to expel harmful gas from your home. To make sure your vented gas logs are working the way they should, it’s essential to keep your chimney or flue damper open while the vented gas fireplace is in use.
Do Vented gas logs smell?
Vented gas logs are burned in wood burning fireplaces with the damper fully open, so the smell that is produced goes up the fllue. So unless you have a poorly drafting fireplace, you will not have the odor problem described below if you install vented gas logs.
Are vent free log sets 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 burn wood in a fireplace with a gas line?
Gas fireplaces cannot burn any form of wood, whether that’s firewood logs or wood pellets. For example, firewood logs typically used in wood burning fireplaces, wood burning stoves or multi fuel stoves, or wood pellets used in pellet stoves, can’t be used in any form of gas fireplace.
How much heat do you lose with vented gas logs?
Vent-free gas logs can be used in a regular fireplace or can be used in a prefabricated vent-free firebox that has no chimney. Some vented gas logs will give up to 25,000 BTU’s of heat but most don’t give hardly any heat.
Is it cheaper to run gas logs or heat?
Operating a furnace for one hour at 75,000 -100,000 Btu cost a homeowner $1.12 – $1.49 based on last month’s national average natural gas rate. By comparison, a natural gas fireplace running at 30,000 Btu per hour cost only 45 cents.
Do gas logs use a lot of gas?
Not at all. Using natural gas is one of the most inexpensive ways to heat your home. That’s why gas fireplaces, gas fireplace inserts, outdoor gas fireplaces, even gas furnaces are such cost-effective heating options. Realistically, most gas-powered fireplaces will burn through about $1 worth of natural gas per day.
Can gas logs cause a chimney fire?
If you’ve been told by an inspector, contractor or chimney sweep that your chimney isn’t safe to burn wood, do not use it for a gas fire. Your gas logs will produce heat and exhaust. If your chimney is not properly insulated or sealed, you could light your house on fire.
How do I stop the fireplace from smoking in my house?
How To Keep Smoke From Coming Out Of A Fireplace
- Use A Fireplace Grate.
- Build Fires Towards The Back Of The Fireplace.
- Build Fires Using The Top-Down Method.
- Burn Dry & Low Moisture Content Firewood.
- Open The Damper Fully Before Each Fire.
- Preheat The Chimney To Start The Draft.
- Build Smaller, Hotter Fires.
Does gas fireplace add value to home?
Return on Investment A homeowner can often recover over 100 percent of the expenses associated with adding a fireplace upon selling their home. According to the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers, adding a fireplace to home can increase the resale value of the home by as much as 6-12 percent.