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A Ventless or Vent-Free fireplace is a fireplace that does not include a chimney and draws indoor air to fuel the fire. These fireplaces are fueled by natural gas, gel fuel or electricity. Most electric fireplaces do not pose a threat to indoor air quality but gas and gel fuel can threaten the health of your family. Some of the bi products of poor ventilation are:
Most new homes are so tightly built that an air ventilation system is required to keep new, fresh air moving throughout the house. Air quality will be threatened when a ventless or vent free fireplace is added to a home without a ventilation system. At first glance choosing a Ventless or Vent Free fireplace could seem like the smart way to go because of the ease of installation. But experience has shown that the risks are greater than the benefits. Many fireplace dealers, All Seasons Fireplace included, refuse to sell these types of products unless the proper conditions exist. Nick Niesen, our fireplace technician with over 20 years of experience, has some horror stories to tell including emergency visits to free cabin dwellers from their frozen homes.
Moisture is a bi- product of combustion in cold climates. Tightly insulated homes in cold climates hold onto this moisture and mold, mildew, warping and frozen doors and windows can result. Most manufacturers recommend they not be used as an alternative heat source and that they not be run for more than 4 hours at a time. Carbon Monoxide is another bi product of burning gas or gel fuel without proper ventilation. Detectors are recommended in rooms where these types of fireplaces operate. Protect yourself from the dangers of Carbon Monoxide. Don't take unnessary risks. Save yourself the headaches, literally! Contact us when you are ready to discuss the best option for your home. Our clients' safety is as important to us as our families' safety.
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