Can you put a blower on ventless gas logs?
People often ask if they can they add a fan or blower to their vent-free fireplaces. The answer is, yes — there are many gas fireplace models that have louvers (grilles) on the front where a blower kit can be easily installed.
Does a ventless fireplace need a blower?
Yes, you can run your fireplace without a blower. Since the blower is on the unit’s exterior, it does not affect the unit’s fuel efficiency or drafting. It is a tool to help circulate the heat and provide warmth further into the home.
Do vent-free gas logs need to be vented?
If you do use a vent-free logs, you won’t have to open the damper since these logs don’t require venting. Even though the chimney can remain closed, you will still lose some of the efficiency and heat from using this type of set in a vented fireplace.
What is the difference between Vented gas logs and vent-free?
Vented and Ventless Gas Logs are a little different. Vented gas logs burn like a real wood fire with a yellow flame that produces smoke. Ventless (vent-free) gas logs burn cleanly with a lower flame that does not smoke. You can burn them with the damper closed to heat your room.
Do I need a blower on my gas fireplace?
Your fireplace or stove, whether it’s wood or gas, can be operated with or without a fan. Without a fan, you will get the radiant heat from the glass and the front of your fireplace. Without a fan, you will get radiant heat from the front, both sides, the top and even the back of your stove.
Can gas logs have a blower?
Gas log sets now have remote controls and blowers. They can burn to look like a real fire, and come in all shapes, sizes, and styles.
Can you put a blower on a gas log fireplace?
A fireplace blower can be added to most existing gas or wood-burning vented and non-vented fireplaces. When shopping for blowers, you need to make sure to get the model that is designed for your fuel-type and will fit inside your fireplace.
Do ventless gas logs produce carbon monoxide?
Ventless fireplaces produce small amounts of nitrous dioxide and carbon monoxide which can be deadly in large doses. In addition to carbon monoxide, ventless fireplaces also produce a high levels of water vapor. The increased level of water vapor in the home will increase humidity, increasing the risk of mold growth.
Are ventless gas logs safe?
Ventless gas fireplaces emit dangerous and noxious gasses into the room they are operating. Ventless fireplaces produce small amounts of nitrous dioxide and carbon monoxide which can be deadly in large doses.