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Gas Fireplace Blowers

admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:40:58 +0000

With so many people concerned about energy costs and conservation, should you get a gas fireplace blower installed on your fireplace? There are many different styles and options available to you and they have changed quite a bit from the old days of noisy blowers that blew cold air.

One of the first options that you need to consider is if your ventless fireplace has or can have installed a gas fireplace blower. While most models of ventless fireplaces will work with one, some ventless fireplaces won’t work with one due to size or other constraints. Sometimes you need to consider that factor before buying your model or if you already have one before you get it installed.

Sometimes you can find a good fireplace blower that is designed for your regular woodburning fireplaces that could possibly also work in your ventless model. This is not recommended however due to the construction features that help prevent problems. You could also void your warranty as well.

Many gas fireplace blowers are now installed with the fireplace when they come from the factory and aren’t considered an optional install anymore.

Does it make sense to use the gas fireplace blower in your home? It really depends on where your fireplace is located, how much you use it and where your thermostat for your furnace is located. If your fireplace is in the family room or basement, and you utilize this area a lot, then it would make sense to use it. If the fireplace heat will affect the thermostat operation, it might keep the room warm, signalling to your furnace that all is warm and well, but the rest of the house will be cold.

If you are considering a gas fireplace blower, or are wondering if you should get one with your new ventless fireplace, the best bet is to talk to other owners and the salesperson. They will have the most information about the pro’s and con’s associated with gas fireplace blowers.

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Realistic Ventless Fireplaces

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:44:23 +0000

One of the drawbacks of some ventless fireplaces is that they don’t sound real. You know, the popping sounds and crackling of the wood that a traditional fireplace would offer is gone.

Until now.

Ventless fireplaces and especially ventless gel fireplaces now can crackle and even emit an odor like a faint wood burning smell. While some people might not want the crackles or odors, a lot of people do want them as it makes the ventless fireplace seem more realistic.

It is harder to get the crackling noise and odors from a ventless gas fireplace, however most manufacturers of ventless gel fireplaces offer a variety of gel fuel cannisters for odors and crackling noises.

Watch this great video and listen to the crackling noises from the fireplace.

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What are ventless fireplaces?

admin — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:27:30 +0000

Ventless fireplaces are a great way to efficiently heat smaller spaces. Most ventless fireplaces can be bought and installed in just a matter of minutes since they don’t require a vent. They are usually less expensive to install since they don’t have flues or chimney pipes like older, traditional fireplaces.

Ventless fireplaces can burn two types of fuel. They can burn either natural gas, or propane, or a newer style of fuel called “gel”. Most ventless fireplaces are generally decorative in nature. They generally don’t produce enough heat to be useful for heating large rooms or a whole house for example. However, ventless fireplaces can be used to effectively heat smaller rooms.

Ventless gel fireplaces are not used to heat, but are purely decorative. Since they use a small jar or container of a gel fuel as the fuel source, the flame is generally decorative from gel fireplaces.

As with any device that is fueled by either natural gas or propane, you should have a carbon monoxide detector in your home. This is important for ventless fireplace safety.