Vent Free Gas Logs
Vent Free gas logs require no venting due to the design of the burner that burns so hot that nearly 100% of the fuel is combusted, allowing it to operate safely without a chimney.
Pros of Vent-Free Gas Logs
The primary advantages of Vent Free logs are the lack of a need of a chimney which can greatly reduce the cost of having a fireplace, and the production of a considerable amount of additional heat for your home rather than losing most of the heat which is drafted up the chimney with vented logs.
Cons of Vent-Free Gas Logs
The primary disadvantages of Vent Free logs are the less realistic flame appearance due to its need to burn so efficiently with no venting, and they may provide more heat than you desire, especially in climates like ours where outside temperatures seldom get very low.
In addition, as an additional safety factor, Vent Free gas logs are not allowed for use in bedrooms unless they are 10,000 BTU’s or less, which provide an extremely small flame. These low output log sets are very difficult to find due to low demand.
Countless Vent Free log sets have been sold in this area and provide satisfaction to homeowners who appreciate the clean, efficient burning.