Having a fireplace can give your home in the Lorain area a warm and cozy feel on cold winter days and nights. If your home doesn’t have a chimney, getting a ventless fireplace might be a good option for you. Find out more about these types of fireplaces so you can decide if a ventless option is right for your home.
What Are Ventless Fireplaces?
Ventless fireplaces are fireplaces that do not have a chimney or flue for gases to vent through. Instead, these types of fireplaces are freestanding and run on natural gas, alcohol-based gel, electricity, or propane. Since they do not require a chimney or flue, these fireplaces can be placed in almost any part of your home.
Safety Concerns
Ventless fireplaces that run on propane or gas have been associated with some safety concerns over the years. These gases normally go up through a chimney or flue in traditional fireplaces. With ventless fireplaces, low levels of these gases enter the room while they’re in use. These fireplaces have to meet certain safety standards to ensure that there is no risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or oxygen buildup. Those who have gas or propane ventless fireplaces should have carbon monoxide detectors in their home as a safety measure. Electric and gel fireplaces do not carry these risks.
Installation and Maintenance
Gas and propane ventless fireplaces must be installed by professionals who can safely connect them to your home’s gas or propane line. Electric fireplaces must be installed near an outlet for power.
All types of ventless fireplaces need regular maintenance in order to keep them in good condition. Gas and propane fireplaces also require routine inspections of carbon monoxide and oxygen detectors to ensure that they’re working properly.
If you need more information on ventless fireplaces for your home in the Lorain area, please contact Energy 1 Heating and Air Conditioning. We can help you determine if this type of fireplace is right for you.
Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning
1 (440) 246-5440
Serving the Lorain, OH Area