Vent Free Gas Log Installation

There have been some questions raised recently about the effects vent free gas logs may have on the indoor air quality of a home when the logs are burned for prolonged periods.

Vent free gas log installation.

They must only be installed in an aproved fireplace that is fully capable of burning wood. You cannot install vented gas logs in any gas fireplace or gas stove including b vent natural vent direct vent or ventless gas fireplaces. A vent free also called a ventless application gas burning fireplace typically has a lower cost because there s no vent pipe involved says hemmelgarn of my hoosier hearth. Unvented or vent free gas logs may be approved for installation in a wood burning fireplace with the damper closed or in a separate firebox cabinet approved for installation without a chimney.

Vented gas logs can also be installed in outdoor fireplaces and fire pits that meet local building codes. The average cost for clients of my hoosier hearth for a vent free box logs cabinet and installation can cost 2 000 4 000. A special type of blue flame log is the unvented or vent free gas log. Installation information for vent free logs vent free fireplaces vent free fireplace inserts and other vent free products customer is responsible for having vent free gas logs vent free fireplaces vent free inserts and other vent free products installed either by themselves or by hiring a contractor.

Contact a licensed plumber to install the gas line into the designated location. Select the location for the vent free fireplace installation.