How much does it cost to convert a ventless fireplace to a vented fireplace?

Hear this out loudPauseThe intake vent draws fresh air into the fireplace while the exhaust vent safely removes fumes of the combustion (burning) process. You’ll pay $3,500 to $8,000 or more, depending on fireplace quality and the amount of remodeling to be done, to purchase a vented gas fireplace and have it professionally installed.

What states are ventless fireplaces illegal?

Hear this out loudPauseMassachusetts, California, and a number of other states in the U.S., as well as Canada and other countries, have outlawed ventless gas fireplaces due to the aforementioned safety concerns.

Can you convert an unvented fireplace to a vent?

At least you don’t really convert an unvented fireplace. You can replace it. If you have a universal unvented firebox with unvented logs, where the firebox and logs are a la carte, you could re-use the logs in a wood burning (vented) fireplace. There is no way to legally (safely) change/convert the unvented firebox.

What’s the difference between a vented and ventless fireplace?

Vent-free fireplaces don’t have any vents at all. Instead, they vent all the combustion gases inside the home and draw from the room the oxygen necessary for burning. Since the chimney and vents aren’t necessary for a vent-free fireplace’s functioning, installing such fireplaces is a much simpler process compared to installing a vented fireplace.

How many BTU does a ventless gas fireplace burn?

Most 18 to 30-inch vented gas fireplaces burn between 70,000 and 90,000 BTU per hour. Ventless units, being more efficient, burn less fuel to produce the same amount of heat. The average, the standard vent-free gas fireplace burns 20,000 to 40,000 BTU per hour.

Can you use unvented logs in a vented fireplace?

If you have a universal unvented firebox with unvented logs, where the firebox and logs are a la carte, you could re-use the logs in a wood burning (vented) fireplace. There is no way to legally (safely) change/convert the unvented firebox. In most cases, we simply replace…

What is the best brand of gas fireplace?

Peterson is the best-selling brand of gas logs on the market today, and this is no accident.

Are vent free propane heaters safe?

Wall-mounted, vent-free propane heaters are a low-cost way to heat your home. They are safe to use and most will heat more than 1,000 square feet. Propane burns clean. There are no harmful fumes put off by the flame.

What is propane gas fireplace?

Also known as unvented or vent-free fireplaces, a ventless gas fireplace operates with natural gas or liquid propane (LP) that flows into a gas burner mounted in the fireplace. When ignited, the flames run through gaps in artificial ceramic fiber logs, giving the illusion of a real wood-burning fireplace.