Vented Versus Unvented Gas Logs

If you re looking to add a supplemental efficient heat source to your home you may want to go with a vent free gas log set.

Vented versus unvented gas logs.

Vented gas logs require a fully functional wood burning fireplace and must be burned with the damper open ventless or vent free gas logs can be installed in either a wood burning fireplace or a ventless fireplace that is rated for aftermarket ventless logs and are burned with the damper closed. This is so that it can both take in air from the outside and then vent out the by products from the flames inside the fire box. The fire wraps around the logs like they would in a real wood fire and the yellow flames are generally taller than those in ventless sets which adds to the realism. Yes ventless gas logs heat more effectively than vented logs because there s no chimney flue for the heat to escape through.

Vented gas logs offer a full authentic looking flame presentation with plenty of ambiance while ventless gas logs provide a reliable and efficient heating source. Just like wood vented gas logs produce co carbon monoxide emissions. Unlike vented these logs do not require a chimney or flue to operate allowing more heat to stay in your home. They put out a constant rate of heat.