How do I know if my fireplace is open?

How do I know if my fireplace is open?

Visually Check A visual check is one of the surest ways of checking whether the damper is open or not. Simply stick your head in the fireplace and look up. If you have a throat damper, the closed damper immediately above your head will block your vision. You should be able to reach up and touch the closed damper.

Can you get carbon monoxide poisoning from a fireplace?

Yes, gas fireplaces are one potential cause of carbon monoxide poisoning. While there are many potential sources of such exposure, including certain appliances and devices, motor vehicles and wood stoves, gas fireplaces are a common culprit.

Can you burn wood in a gas fireplace?

Bottom Line To sum things up: never burn wood in a gas fireplace, especially if it’s a gas-only fireplace. There are some types of gas fireplaces that might allow wood burning, but you have to talk to a professional before trying to light up logs on your own.

How much does it cost to replace a wood burning fireplace with a gas fireplace?

Installing a gas line and either vented or vent-free gas logs will cost $500 to $2,500. (Note the cost of installing vent-free gas logs is often about $200 more than the cost for vented.) Gas inserts cost $2,000 to $5,500. Expect to pay more if installers are challenged to get the gas line to your fireplace.

Can I replace a gas fireplace with a wood burning insert?

While it may be tempting to try to burn wood in your existing gas fireplace, that would be quite dangerous unless precautions were taken. It is possible to change from gas to wood burning safely. A professional gas to wood-burning fireplace conversion would be necessary.

How hard is it to change a gas fireplace to wood burning?

In order to convert these gas fireplaces into wood ones, you’ll need to do a complete fireplace replacement project and have a flue and chimney installed. If you try to burn wood in a pre-built gas fireplace, you’ll end up with disaster as the smoke won’t be properly distributed out of your home.

How hard is it to convert a gas fireplace back to wood burning?

Before you can use the fireplace to burn wood, you need to cap your gas line off completely. Alternatively, you can choose to convert the line into a gas log lighter. The whole process can cost up to $300, provided your flue is in good shape. If you do most of the work yourself, the costs will, of course, be different.