Where do you vent a gas fireplace?
Most direct vent gas fireplaces are vented to the outdoors horizontally (through the wall), but they can also be routed vertically (through the roof).
Can a gas fireplace be vented downward?
Power Venting technology makes it possible to install a gas fireplace virtually anywhere. A sleek fan-powered accessory with slim venting can zigzag throughout your home—up, down, over or under. Check with your local hearth professional to determine if your home or fireplace could benefit from Power Venting technology.
Does a gas fireplace need to be vented outside?
Natural vent gas fireplaces need to be vented using a traditional masonry chimney with flue liner, direct vent gas fireplaces need to be vented directly from the outside and ventless gas fireplaces don’t need to be directly vented.
What happens if you leave the flue open?
Fireplace damper position With the damper open, the fire will continue to build, and allow smoke, soot and other contaminants to vent through the chimney. But leaving the damper fully open while the fire is burning also allows the heated air to escape causing your fireplace to operate less efficiently.
Is it bad to leave the chimney flue open?
The damper should be kept open until all embers are finished burning to prevent smoke from escaping into the home. When the fireplace is not in use, the damper should always be closed. An open damper is like an open window, allowing large amounts of heat from the home to escape.
Is the flue open to the left or right?
Flue dampers can typically rotate 360 degrees in either direction, and so you can put the damper in a completely closed position, completely open position, or anywhere in between. Flue dampers can therefore typically be opened and closed by turning the damper controls either to the right or to the left.
Can a fireplace cause carbon monoxide poisoning?
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.
Why does my house smell like the fireplace?
A: The odor is from creosote. Your chimney may need cleaning. The result is that makeup air is pulled down the chimney, which is a big, unrestricted hole in the house. If that happens when you have a fire going, smoke will fill the room.