What's Up With Vent Free Gas Logs?
How safe and efficient are vent free gas logs? This is a question that crosses the minds of many people when they are considering converting from wood to gas heat. Gas logs are actually quite safe because they usually come equipped with safety features in case of a gas leak. They are also attractive because they come in many different designs and styles. They also have an assortment of accessories that can be purchased to enhance their appearance even more. Many people use them as a supplemental heating source or simply have them available in case of an emergency. Some are manually controlled while others come equipped with remote control devices. Most of them also have limited warranties.
Whenever you use gas fireplace logs you need to make sure that your chimney has had all creosote and harmful products removed by a professional chimney cleaner. This is a very important safety precaution that everyone needs to do before starting any kind of a fire in the fireplace. It doesn’t matter what fuel source you are using, your chimney must be in top-notch working order.
If you select logs that are vent free be aware that they generally are not quite as realistic looking as vented logs. However, ventless gas logs are becoming more and more popular and continue to be improved by their manufacturers. They come fully equipped with special features that monitor and control carbon monoxide production. Some are certified by the American Gas Association and have special devices called oxygen depletion sensors. These devices monitor the amount of carbon monoxide in the air and alert the logs to “shut off” if the oxygen levels in the room drop to a specific percentage.
If vent free gas logs appeal to you, you are not alone. A very important selling point is that they use less gas than vented logs. Ventless gas logs are allowed to burn only a maximum of 40,000 BTUs per hour which makes them much more energy-efficient than vented gas logs. Their efficiency increases even more because they must be burned with the fireplace flue closed, meaning that more warmth is released and kept inside your home.
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