Comments on: Want To Have A Gas Fireplace, But House Is Equipped With Electric…?

By: sandra

sandra — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:21:18 +0000

Just a set of gas logs will still produce a certain amount of “soot”. What you need is a direct-vent gas insert. It will basically seal off the opening that is there now, but the small vents that run up the chimney will provide outside air for combustion and still vent the exhaust. This is more expensive than gas logs but much more efficient to operate in the long run. go to http://www.heatnglo.com and look at the designs then do a dealer search for a local installer. Direct vent gas inserts will adequately heat up to 2000 square feet. Hope this helps!

By: Lola

Lola — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:38:10 +0000

Having a gas fireplace is not a cheaper heating alternative – esp as gas is more expensive. If you want to save money on electricity – switch to compact florescent bulbs, make sure your house’s openings are properly weather sealed, and invest in smart strips – they were just on Oprah – they cut off power so that your tv and computer won’t eat energy when they are off.

By: EBH

EBH — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:03:39 +0000

I don’t know where you live but here its ‘Northwest Natural Gas’ that can answer all your questions We had a natural gas fireplace installed and are very happy with it.

By: I am I, You are you

I am I, You are you — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:27:57 +0000

Here is one site for you. Google search “gas firplaces” and you will find many other entries

By: AL in Bama

AL in Bama — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:46:04 +0000

You can convert the fireplace to gas logs, and use natural gas or propane. You can get vented or non-vented units. Here’s one link: http://www.gaslogpro.com/
You can do a search and ‘window shop’ on line to see wht you might like.
My wife and I had a gas log fireplace (propane) put in our house and we love it.

By: morris

morris — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:11:37 +0000

Do you have natural gas in your street? If so you need it run into your home for a set of gas logs. Otherwise you need an LP tank set up with a line run into your house. You can get LP gas logs sets also. I don’t know about links.——– You can have gas logs installed in your wood fireplace. talk to a local LP (propane) dealer, They will install for you.