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Also referred to as “unvented”, “non-vented” or “ventless”.

The vent free ceramic fiber logs are very popular because they burn cleanly and utilize the clean, hot blue flame that is normally associated with other gas appliances such as kitchen stoves and furnaces. If you are looking for an additional heat source for your home the vent free gas logs are the best alternative to choose. While not a appealing aesthetically, they still produce an attractive flame and are far more effective at heating than they vented type of gas logs. Vent free logs can be burned with the damper closed allowing for maximum heat output into a room and in some cases blowers can be used, but we recommend that you test the system prior to continuous use with a blower and also check with the manufacturer of the logs to make sure that using a blower will not cause any problems with burner and flame disruption.

When choosing the vent free gas log systems you need to make sure that you have the correct set up with your fireplace. A vent free log will need a maximum input of 40,000 BTU’s and they must have an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS). This sensor will shut off the gas logs when and if the oxygen level in the room falls before normal (21%). A hood is typically recommended when using a vent free system as well to keep the mantle over the fireplace from becoming excessively hot.

They offer the aesthetic beauty of a wood burning fire with the convenience of gas!

Not only do vented gas logs offer a gorgeous alternative to true wood burning fireplaces they do it with the convenience of natural gas. The dense refractory material used in these logs make them realistic in appearance but allows you to enjoy your fireplace without the messy cleanup of ash, wood dust and debris.

A vented system will need the same setup as a typical wood burning fireplace. You should make sure that the fireplace is properly vented and that a functioning damper is left open to allow for proper ventilation since these gas logs ; while being appealing to the eye and looking natural due put off heat, smoke, soot and even small traces of carbon monoxide (typical with wood burning flames). It is not recommended that you use a blower with vented gas logs as it can throw soot into the house. It is also recommended that you have your chimney cleaned annually since these logs produce soot. Glass doors should be left open when gas logs are burning.

Your new vented gas logs are made to work in operable wood burning fireplaces so if your fireplace doesn’t work well when burning wood it probably won’t function well with gas logs.

While there are several factors to consider before switching to a gas log system we believe that you will not be disappointed with the results you get from making the switch to gas fireplace logs.