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You can add warmth and beauty to your home with the addition of a direct vent gas fireplace. When you install a direct vent gas fireplace you get the look associated with a wood burning fireplace without the hassle of finding wood, building a fire, and cleaning up when it is done. Using direct vent gas fireplaces you can have charming warmth just by turning it on.

They come in so many styles it should not be hard to find one that fits the décor of your home. Today’s direct vent gas fireplaces are an advancement in how we heat our homes. They give us a beautiful roaring fire without all the hassles. Direct vent gas fireplaces do not need a large brick chimney like a wood burning fireplace.

They are usually made from metal and can be installed within a wood frame. No special foundation or chimney is required. They can be vented directly out the wall. This makes in much more affordable than wood burning fireplaces to install. It also gives you many more options when it comes to where you want to place your fireplace in your home.

They type of fuel that is burned is the main difference between a regular fireplace and a direct vent gas fireplace. A direct vent fireplace burns either propane or natural gas instead of wood. The warmth of the fire is created by the combustion of the gas. The front of a direct vent fireplace is sealed shut keeping the byproducts of that combustion from coming into your home.

The vent system pulls in fresh air from the outside and the products from combustion are taken out through the vent. Direct vent gas fireplaces produce a lot less particulates than wood burning fireplaces. They are also a lot simpler to operate than wood burning fireplaces. Just by flipping a switch you can have an instant fire. Many also have thermostats which can keep the room at a constant temperature.

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Tags: energy savings, hvac, Insulation

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