Common Questions (and Answers) About Gas Fireplaces
Many people want the atmosphere and ambiance of having a fireplace but don’t want to mess with chopping wood or hauling ashes outside. Here are some of our common questions and answers about gas fireplaces to help you decide if this is the best option for your home and family.
Can I convert my wood burning fireplace into one that works with gas?
Yes. There are manufacturers who make gas fireplace inserts designed specifically for this purpose. Be sure to ask your vendor to verify your chosen style will work that way. But it is definitely possible and often quite simple.
Can I do my own installation?
Yes, although we usually recommend that if you don’t have any experience with this type of thing or aren’t the handyman type then you should have a professional do it for you. In some areas the housing codes require that a professional do the installation so be sure to check with your local authorities to be sure.
I don’t have any open wall space, can you tell me my best options?
The obvious solution is to make space, but beyond that we strongly suggest getting a corner fireplace. They’re perfect designed just for corners, take up very little space and are just as beautiful as those which sit flat against the wall.
Are there any hidden costs?
Typically when you buy a gas fireplace it comes with everything you need except the venting, gas lines and sometimes the grills for the inside. As with any product line there are custom accessories you can purchase, but they are not required in order to make the fireplace function.
Can I convert my propane fireplace to natural gas or do I have to buy a new one?
Check with your specific vendor, but many of them can be converted to natural gas if that fuel source is now cheaper in your area. It definitely pays to evaluate the costs of your fuel choices (primarily propane or natural gas) as there can be wide differences in price.
If I lose electrical power in my home will the fireplace still run?
It will if the fireplace has its own standing pilot installed. For many units this comes standard. In these cases there is no electric source required so it will function in the event of a power outage, making it an excellent heat source that is reliable and available during winter storms.
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Can I convert my wood burning fireplace into one that works with gas?
Yes. There are manufacturers who make gas fireplace inserts designed specifically for this purpose. Be sure to ask your vendor to verify your chosen style will work that way. But it is definitely possible and often quite simple.
Can I do my own installation?
Yes, although we usually recommend that if you don’t have any experience with this type of thing or aren’t the handyman type then you should have a professional do it for you. In some areas the housing codes require that a professional do the installation so be sure to check with your local authorities to be sure.
I don’t have any open wall space, can you tell me my best options?
The obvious solution is to make space, but beyond that we strongly suggest getting a corner fireplace. They’re perfect designed just for corners, take up very little space and are just as beautiful as those which sit flat against the wall.
Are there any hidden costs?
Typically when you buy a gas fireplace it comes with everything you need except the venting, gas lines and sometimes the grills for the inside. As with any product line there are custom accessories you can purchase, but they are not required in order to make the fireplace function.
Can I convert my propane fireplace to natural gas or do I have to buy a new one?
Check with your specific vendor, but many of them can be converted to natural gas if that fuel source is now cheaper in your area. It definitely pays to evaluate the costs of your fuel choices (primarily propane or natural gas) as there can be wide differences in price.
If I lose electrical power in my home will the fireplace still run?
It will if the fireplace has its own standing pilot installed. For many units this comes standard. In these cases there is no electric source required so it will function in the event of a power outage, making it an excellent heat source that is reliable and available during winter storms.
By: Alana Tanner
About the Author:
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