Yes! This is popular due to both efficiency and convenience. Natural gas is inexpensive and burns much cleaner than wood-burning fireplaces. Be sure to have a professional install the gas line so that everything will be up to code.

This depends on the amount of time will use your fireplace. According to our experts, the average cost of a thermostat for 100,000 BTUs runs $0.50. If you calculate that, to operate a 12,500 BTU fireplace for one full hour you would use approximately $0.12. When you weigh out the difference between gas and wood-burning fireplaces, using natural gas can provide you with 75% savings.

Gas fireplaces with a standing pilot light will operate during a power failure because there is a continual gas supply.

BTU stands for British Thermal Unit. This is a measurement that represents heat output. Typically, 10,000 BTU can heat approximately 500 square feet. For more questions about fireplaces, contact The Fireplace People today.

Direct-vent fireplaces are a sealed combustion appliance where air is drawn from outside and all smoke and vapor are vented directly outside.

Vented gas logs can only be used in wood-burning fireplaces. A coal-burning fireplace is too shallow. Vented gas logs are not recommended for a stove due to safety concerns.

Direct-vent will give you a great look and a good amount of heat with little moisture. Vent-free will give you lots of heat and looks good, but the number one complaint about vent-free is it puts out too much heat. If the vent-free is sized correctly to the room, you will not have a problem with heat or moisture. To learn more about fireplaces, get in touch with our team today!