Does the vent need to be open on a gas fireplace?
You need to leave your chimney’s damper partially open to vent the carbon monoxide that the gas fire produces, so much of the heat generated by a vented gas log set goes up the chimney. The damper should always be fully open before lighting a fire and when the fireplace is in use. Close it when it’s not it use.
Can I operate my gas fireplace without the glass?
Not if your fireplace was shipped with a glass panel on the front. Because removal of the glass is totally dependent on the specific unit installed, we cannot recommend that the glass be removed unless the specific model of unit denotes that it can be removed and the fireplace will still operate safely.
Do you need glass doors with gas logs?
Glass doors should be fully open when starting a fire and when the fire is burning strongly. When burning gas logs in a wood-burning fireplace, the glass doors should always be fully open when the gas logs are burning.
Do vent-free fireplaces have glass fronts?
This eliminates the need for a chimney. The direct vent fireplace needs a glass panel in front of the unit for operating efficiency and to keep the combustion system protected. Meanwhile, vent-free eliminates the need for venting. This type of unit draws air from inside the home and burns efficiently.
Do all direct vent fireplaces have glass?
You do not use or lose any room air to feed the fire and there is no exhaust coming into the home because all direct vent gas units have a fixed piece of glass in front of the fire in order for them to function and provide additional radiant heat.
Is a ventless gas fireplace dangerous?
Ventless gas fireplaces emit dangerous and noxious gasses into the room they are operating. Ventless fireplaces produce small amounts of nitrous dioxide and carbon monoxide which can be deadly in large doses.
How far above a gas fireplace should a TV be mounted?
In general, the answer is 60-68 inches above the ground; however, this number will vary depending on the height of the homeowner. If you have to lift or strain your neck at all, it’s too high.
Does heat from fireplace damage TV?
The short answer is – yes. However, to ensure your television isn’t damaged from the heat, care must be taken to ensure heat generated by the fireplace is redirected away from television. There are several ways to do this, such as installing a proper mantel and building an alcove for the television.
Will a TV get too hot above a fireplace?
It’s not advisable to mount a TV above a fireplace because excess heat and electronics don’t mix. The area above the fireplace is often warmer than other wall surfaces in your home. The farther the fireplace mantle extends into the room, the more it will deflect heat from the above wall (and TV mounted there).
Where should a TV be placed with a fireplace?
Tuck your TV to the side Place a credenza or media stand next to your fireplace to display your TV. It won’t be the main focus of the room, but it is still easy to see from the sofa. And when you’re not interested in screen time, you still have your cozy fireplace as the main focal point.
How far does a mantel need to be above a gas fireplace?
about 12 inches
How much clearance do you need around a gas fireplace?
A gas fireplace might require a one-inch combustible clearance behind it, six inches at the sides, 36 inches out in front and 36 inches above. A typical clearance to a six-inch wide mantel shelf above the fireplace is four inches.