When switching from gas to wood, it will require a level 2 inspection. This inspection will let you know the condition of your chimney and if any further action is needed before removing the gas logs and capping off the gas line. Our company offers this service by appointment.
Read MoreI want to convert my wood fireplace to a gas fireplace. Where do I start?
The first choice you have to decide is do you want a gas log set or a gas insert. After that decision is made, we encourage you to stop into our showroom to see the products we have to offer. We have many working displays and someone on our team would be happy to help you in this decision. We then come to your home for a site inspection of the chimney and discuss if any further action would need to be taken or draw up an estimate for installation.
Read MoreDo you carry vented or vent-free products?
We only carry vented gas products.
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a vented gas product and a vent-free gas product?
Vented gas products require a fully functional wood burning fireplace and must be burned with the damper open or be vented to the outside of your home. Vent-Free (also called Unvented or Ventless) gas products can be installed in either a wood burning fireplace, or a ventless fireplace that is rated for aftermarket ventless logs and are burned with the damper closed.
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a gas fireplace, gas insert, and a set of gas logs?
Gas logs are a stack of ceramic logs that sit inside your existing fireplace. Gas logs have a gas burner and they come in vent-free and vented options. Vented gas logs vent up your existing chimney. Vented gas logs are usually more for looks and aesthetics than for warmth. While they will emit some heat, they do not discharge as much heat as a built-in gas fireplace or gas insert. A gas insert will sit inside your existing fireplace. Inserts produce a lot of radiant heat and warm air. Like gas logs and gas fireplaces, gas inserts come in vented and vent-free models. There are many options to choose from with the models that we carry, including the media (logs, rocks, glass) and front (door or window frame style front), as well as the finish of the front. A gas fireplace is similar to a gas insert. However, the difference between gas fireplaces and gas inserts is that a built-in gas fireplace doesn’t require an existing fireplace or chimney. Similar to gas inserts and gas logs, gas fireplaces come in vented and vent-free models. Vented gas fireplaces exhaust the air through an exterior opening in your...
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