The Luxury Of A Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
A fireplace is a desirable luxury to have in a home. Thanks to modern technology, a direct vent gas fireplace makes this luxury more of a reality. If you don’t have a traditional masonry fireplace, you have likely thought it would be too costly and invasive of an option to construct in your home. A direct vent fireplace can solve this problem.
A direct vent gas fireplace doesn’t use a chimney like a traditional fireplace. Instead it can be directly vented to the outside through an exterior wall. The unit draws air in through this venting to fuel the fire and also uses the venting to dispose of the byproducts to the outside. The direct venting allows for much easier installation than a chimney would, and means it is less costly as well. Due to their construction, a fireplace like this can be installed in more places.
These gas fueled direct vent fireplaces do not require you to constantly be feeding the fire with wood. Such a benefit over a traditional fireplace! They are easier to clean and maintain than a traditional fireplace as well. No concerns about ash or soot.
Another benefit over a traditional fireplace is heat output. A traditional fireplace is fairly inefficient. A direct vent gas fireplace on the other hand is about %75 percent heat efficient. These units also have blowers to help distribute the heat throughout the room.
Direct vent gas fireplaces can be a very affordable option. You can find a basic unit for less than five hundred dollars. There are options for every budget. You can also find model that cost over six thousand dollars. It all depends on what you want for your home, and what you are willing to spend.
Not only do you enjoy the heat of the fire, but you can still enjoy the look of the burning fire. While the gas log may not produce a flame quite as authentic as the real thing, the appearance of the flame is still beautiful and appealing. A lot of progress has been made in the look of gas log flame in recent years. Most units have at least the front made of glass for viewing of the flame; some models allow you to see the flame from either side of the unit.
If you have an existing fireplace, but want it updated, or are looking for something more efficient you may want to consider a direct vent gas fireplace insert. Direct vent gas fireplace inserts are designed to fit into existing fireplace masonry. You may even be able to install the unit yourself, especially if your existing fireplace was gas fueled. Otherwise you may need a professional to help you install a gas line to fuel your insert.