Difference In Vented And Ventless Gas Logs

Jan 01, 2020 · Gas fireplaces come in two configurations: vented and ventless. Vented gas logs produce carbon monoxide emissions so your fireplace must have a chimney or flue. Ventless logs do not put off these emissions so no chimney or flue is needed, and the heat is more likely to stay in your space.

Vented and Ventless Gas Logs are a little different. Vented gas logs burn like a real wood fire with a yellow flame that produces smoke. They must be burned in a wood burning fireplace with the damper open, so smoke goes up the flue along with most of the heat. Ventless (vent-free) gas logs burn cleanly with a lower flame that does not smoke.

Yes, ventless gas logs heat more effectively than vented logs, because there’s no chimney flue for the heat to escape through. They put out a constant rate of heat. However, because of that steady heat, clearances around your firebox need to be double checked as they usually call for more space away from combustibles than a wood burning or gas vented fireplace.

Nov 14, 2018 · Use with either natural gas or propane requires a gas line, gas logs / fire glass, and burner set. Direct vented gas fireplace - can be vented through a wall or the roof. Most convenient and safest option for a fireplace. Requires a gas line, gas logs / fire glass, and burner set.

Ventless gas logs will produce more heat, while vented gas logs will look much more realistic. Read the Pros and Cons of each below:

Jan 23, 2019 · Vented gas fireplaces generally have a more realistic looking flame. For ventless gas fireplaces to reduce the risk of emissions being transmitted into your home, the burn temperature needs to be higher. As a result, this higher temperature produces a less realistic, sometimes blue flame.

Vent-free models' flames look less real than direct vent gas or wood-burning fireplaces. Direct vent models tend to have a better flame pattern. While these fireplaces do create heat, there is very little radiant heat. The heat immediately leaves the firebox. The logs …