Not in an enclosed room. Any fire makes toxic fumes these MUST be taken away from people.
Absolutely NOTYES, these exist. They are called ventless gas water heaters.
It is indeed difficult to install a ventless gas fireplace. Anytime you deal with gas you should call a professional.
yes it can, open damper in fireplace for drafting while gas logs are being used. As far as converting burners, NO. Ventless and vented burners and logs are different in design.
Well- you can't. Ventless is a different design. To try to do this would be extremely dangerous. And you can its about the perspective of the asking party. Did they mean "can you take a vented log set/ and burner and make it into a vent-less log set/ burner and just close the damper then yes that would be dangerous and cannot be done, however if the asking party just meant can they use the existing fire box, and using a vent-less burner then this would be safe and acceptable
If you mean a ventless GAS fireplace, I would urge you to check with your local building inspector. Those have a specific design so that you do not die from carbon monoxide, and there is more than just sealing the flue. If you mean to burn solid fuel (wood, coal), NO.
Videos showing how to install ventless gas fireplaces are available on YouTube and other video sharing services. Websites such as eHow also describe the techniques and problems associated with this.
One of the major safety concerns with vent-free fireplaces is that they create harmful byproducts, such as carbon monoxide, which circulates back into your home since those types of fireplaces do not require ventilation. Another concern is that they cause a build up of excessive moisture.
Vent free heaters can be purchased from retailers such as Canadian Tire, Lowe's or Home Depot. They can also be purchased online from websites such as eBay.
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Your question is sort of like how fast a car can go- depends on the car. There are different fireplaces- vented, ventless, heat exchanger, etc etc. We had a ventless fireplace with a heat exchanger- and it produced a good deal of heat. Others may be less. You should talk with a gas appliance dealer of your local gas utility for more information.
Absolutely NOTYES, these exist. They are called ventless gas water heaters.
If ventless plenty, if with a blower and not ventless plenty, if it's a vented fireplace without a blower not much. Ventless fireplaces have progressed from earlier times. This very much depends on the type and model of fireplace. Gas and wood fireplaces may produce varying amounts of heat, while the supply of air and volume of the fireplace will also have an effect. If you really want to supply your home with as much of the heat from your fireplace as possible. I'd recommend a fireplace blower kit. They are relatively inexpensive and can save you a ton of money in heating costs. It really depends on the appliance, there are some gas fireplaces that are designed to be decorative and produce little to no heat and there are others that produce heat very efficiently. Vent free fireplaces are extremely efficient but produce odor, have moisture issues, and are generally cheaply made and have far more potential for improper, dangerous operation than vented appliances. A Direct Vent DV gas fireplace is a good efficient and safe appliance, They will normally include DV on the model number somewhere and will have a sealed glass front. Most will accommodate blowers to help distribute the heat more effectively. Simply adding a blower to any gas fireplace will not necessarily increase the heat output. It has to be a model that was designed to produce heat to begin with.
There are many drawbacks to ventless heaters. One drawback is that acidic byproducts may be created because of combustion. Water vapor may also be created by ventless heaters.
If you do not vent a natural gas water heater, anytime of the year, CO and CO2 will build up in your home. Anytime you are burning anything indoors you will need to vent the product. The only exception are 'ventless' heaters/fireplaces/ect. If you use a ventless system make sure you spend money on a CO and CO2 monitor. (Not a bad idea anyway when burning anything indoors.) I think that is what you are asking?
it depends on the fire place. traditional fireplaces loose most of their heat via the chimney. ventless fireplaces loose 99.9 percent of their heat out of the front of the fireplace and into the home
Vent free fireplaces can be installed almost anywhere, refer to the model your are interested in, every vent free fireplace has it's own clearance requirements, including floor to ceiling (Never install a TV above a vent free fireplace!)
A ventless dryer is used for drying clothes after they have been washed. Rather than releasing steam through a venting hose, a ventless dryer catches the steam, in the form of water, in a tank at the bottom of the machine.