Vent-free Gas Logs

Gas logs that burn clean and produce a hot blue flame are known as vent-free, unvented, ventless, or non-vented gas logs. These logs lack the aesthetic beauty of vented gas logs that burn with a natural yellow flame but burn much hotter and therefore produce more heat. Vent-free gas logs do not need a ventilation [...]

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Vent-Free Gas Log Odors

Some people who purchase vent-free gas logs complain of an odor that occurs while burning the appliance. People worry that this is due to poor air quality in the room due to the lack of ventilation. In reality, the cause of these odors is airborne contaminants. These chemicals in the air from odor eliminators, chemical [...]

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Gas used for Gas Logs

Propane and natural gas can be used to fuel a gas log set. When looking into buying a unit that uses natural gas or propane there are a few factors to weigh into the decision. First, natural gas is cheaper and more convenient. Because you can access natural gas with the flip of a switch [...]

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Fireplace Glass Doors

It is very important, for safety’s sake, to determine which type of fireplace doors, spark arrestors, or other fireplace finisher is appropriate for the style of fireplace you have in your home. There are very modern versions available today in very different materials, styles, and general look. Adding fireplace glass doors, screens, or spark arrestors [...]

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Eco-Friendly Fire Starter Logs

Today, there are many options available to consumers when it comes to burning fire starter logs. If you frequently use DuraFlame or similar brands of logs to start your fires or even primarily burn them, then you will be happy to know that they have stopped coating their logs with a petroleum waxes and switched, [...]

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How to Operate a Gas Fireplace

Gas fireplaces, whether designed for beauty or heating, are factory built boxes enclosed by glass doors so you can see the fire. Your gas fireplace should be checked as frequently as a woodburning fireplace because even though gas generally burns clean, your chimney can still be obstructed by birds’ or other animals’ nests and become [...]

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