Can I convert my wood burning fireplace to a gas?

Yes, you can convert an existing wood burning fireplace to gas, but it must be that — an existing wood burning fireplace. Wood burning appliances, such as wood stoves, cannot be converted to gas.

Can you install a gas fireplace in an existing fireplace?

Yes, you can easily add a gas fireplace insert into your existing chimney. In fact, a fireplace insert is an appliance designed to fit into an existing fireplace. Inserts are usually cut in various sizes to suit your preferences and needs.

Do I need a chimney for a gas fireplace?

A gas fireplace does not need a chimney. There are two main options to choose from, either a vented or ventless gas fireplace. Vented options are safer because they remove toxic fumes from the home and do not deplete the oxygen inside. For either option, you do not need a traditional chimney.

Is gas or wood fireplace better?

Wood-Burning Fireplace. In the battle for most efficient fireplace, gas fireplace efficiency is always going to win over wood fireplace efficiency. That’s because gas fireplaces burn more cleanly and produce fewer polluting emissions.

Can a gas fireplace vent through a chimney?

Gas stoves produce carbon monoxide and other dangerous gasses during the combustion process. This exhaust must be safely vented outside of your home or it could cause illness and even death. It is possible, however, to vent a gas stove through a fireplace chimney.

Can you leave a gas fireplace on overnight?

An overall rule for safe gas fireplace usage is to not let your fireplace—no matter which style—operate throughout the night. Unmonitored gas fireplaces can lead to dangerous, often fatal, outcomes. The two most concerning outcomes of leaving a gas fireplace on for too long are a house fire or a gas leak.

Can you run a gas fireplace when power is out?

Gas & wood fireplaces will continue to work safely during a power outage. These fireplaces do not require electricity for venting and can be used safely during a power outage.

Do gas fireplaces heat the room?

Gas fireplaces are an efficient type of fireplace that are typically good at providing heat for the room in which they are located, and can be much more efficient and produce more heat compared to the existing masonry fireplace they replace.