Before buying a gas fireplace, it’s smart to ask just that question. All heating units – furnaces, heaters, and fireplaces – burn natural gas, propane or electricity to generate heating output. We will look into how much does it cost to run a gas fireplace per hour, per day, and pe...
large flames. When those flames die down in a traditional wood burning fireplace, you can stoke the wood to create a larger fire, but in a gas fireplace, the gas valve sets the limit for the size of the flame. If you love a big, roaring fire in the...
How to Convert Your Fireplace with Gas Inserts
Turning a gas fireplace into a wood-burning one is possible in some instances. However, not every gas fireplace is able to be converted to wood. Conversion is only possible when the fireplace was originally constructed to burn wood. If the fireplace was initially a gas one, it can't be c...
If you have a fireplace in your home, chances are you have a gas line that helps you get it going. If you don't, you probably have some nifty long matches, a lighter and a stack of newspaper on the hearth. But what if you got lost in the wintry woods without a match or lighter...
How to Build a Faux Corner Fireplace in 6 Easy Steps Read More Gas vs. Electric Fireplaces Gas fireplaces require a proper, fireproofhearthand ventilation directly to the outdoors. If you have your heart set on a gas corner fireplace, we highly recommend having a professional contractor do the...
Turn off the gas valve and the electrical power to the fireplace and allow it to cool. Step 2 Remove the logs and burner, following the specific directions provided by the manufacturer of the gas fireplace. Step 3 Bring the burner outside and scrub it gently with a toothbrush with soft br...
DETERMINE THE TYPE OF GAS FIREPLACE The first step is to determine what type of fireplace you have. Is this a direct vented, sealed combustion unit? Is the glass sealed to the fireplace, or are there old bi-fold doors that need to be opened when you turn the gas on?
1. First, turn off the gas or electric power switch before you start cleaning. For a gas fireplace, locate the gas valve inside and make sure it’s on the ‘off’ position, to prevent a dangerous leak in the home. Then, wait some minutes to allow the fireplace to cool down. 2. Ne...
The first step is to go in the backyard and see if you have the right amount of space. The Fremont fireplace kits dimensions without add-ons will need a 52” W x 48” D x 91” T space. Are you going to want to burn wood or use gas logs? Will you need extra chimney clearance?