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If both fireplace and furnace are BOTH gas, if the flue has the correct size, AND if your building code permits, yes. If furnace and fireplace are different fuels, no. Check with your local building inspection department.
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What uses less gas a furnace or fireplace?
fireplace
Which generates more heat a wood or gas fireplace?
Well is the question the total amount of heat, or total USEFUL heat? In general, a wood fire burns a bit hotter than gas- hence the wood fired pizza ovens. Hoever, gas fireplaces usually have a heat exchanger that draws in room air, warms it, and returns it to the room. It has less air going up the chimney than a wood fireplace (a major point of heat loss) The chimney of a wood fireplace may be more massive brick, which will hold heat after the fire burns out.
How close can a wood support be to a gas fireplace wall chimney?
Depends on the rating and installation information from the maker. Some are "zero clearance" appliances- they can be attached directly to wood studs.
What is the difference between catalytic fireplace and noncatalytic fireplace?
In a regular fireplace you burn the fuel, wood, coal, gas or propane, and the byproducts of combustion go up the chimney or out the venting. In a catayltic fireplace those by products go into a catayst that burns at a much higher temperature so it further cumbusts much of the bi-product. The result is increased efficiency and less pollutants and combustion by-products.
How much does it cost to convert a wood burning fireplace to a gas fireplace?
It is not as bad as you think, the most difficult part is deciding whether to keep it as a gas fireplace or a wood burning fireplace with a gas lighter; so you can have both. Decide the gas to be used, Natural gas or LP (pretty much determined by what is already available) The fireplace itself needs little modification except the gas supply and available electrical circuit (depending what type/style gas fireplace you want.) If you decide on gas with artificial logs, then running black pipe to copper lines is all you need. If you are going to burn gas and use wood then run black pipe throughout (remember to use a cement product, for high heat, to seal any new whole in the fireplace.) Note: Either way you decide thoroughly clean the chimney and fireplace and inspect the doors, damper, flue, and look for cracks in the fireplace. I mention this because it is probably the last time you will need to do that. I have converted fireplaces in both ways; gas to wood burner and wood burner to gas. The insert is the biggest expense you will have, you can easily spend $600 on just those parts; not installed. And please don't forget to install and easily accessible gas shutoff valve.
What uses less gas a furnace or fireplace?
fireplace
Can a pellet stove insert be used in a gas fireplace?
No they cant. Pellets need a chimney for smoke and gas fireplaces have no chimney.
Why is cold air coming in through the gas fireplace?
Your chimney damper is open
What is a vented fireplace?
Usually refers to a gas fireplace, since wood fireplaces are vented by the flue (chimney) Gas fireplaces can be vented (flue) or unvented (no flue)
Chimney or Fireplace Cleaning and Inspection?
form_title=Chimney or Fireplace Cleaning and Inspection form_header=7533 How many chimney flues do you need cleaned?*= {Select One,1,2,3,4 or more} Which kind of fireplace or burning device is used at your home?*= () Traditional masonry fireplace (brick or stone) () Wood stove () Pellet stove () Gas fireplace insert () Prefabricated fireplace () Don't Know () Other Which services are you in need of? (Choose all that apply)*= [] Chimney sweeping [] Chimney inspection [] Install chimney cap [] Waterproofing [] Don't Know [] Other
We have a gas fireplace. Wood exterior. We get a significant draft from the fireplace insert as well as around the mantel. I suspect that there is no installation in side the chimney. Is there a way of installating to eliminate the draft ?
Yes you can certainly contact your local fireplace cleaning/repair location to get insulation for the fireplace and to check the chimney for leaks as well.
Can you use an old chimney for a gas log fireplace?
Well...It Depends Is It Wood Or Bricks?If Its Bricks Do Not AnD If Its Wood Yes
Why does your natural gas fireplace turn off?
Thermostatically controlled. Chimney pipe not high enough, causing downdraft.
How do you convert a wood burning fireplace into a gas fireplace?
first off you need to turn off the gas then, cap the gas line then remove the gas line and the vent pipes up in the chimney, then remove the insert or gas log, then install damper doors, put on a suitable door to the fireplace, and put a basket in the fireplace to hold the wood The above paragraph assumes that the fireplace was originally a wood burning fireplace that was retrofit to accommodate a gas fireplace insert and in that circumstance the information is accurate. However, if the fireplace was originally designed as a gas appliance it cannot be converted to solid fuel ( wood ).
Can you convert your natural gas fire to propane gas?
Maybe, contact the manufacturer of the furnace or fireplace insert and ask what the procedure is and if you can get the proper parts from him.
Can a gas log fireplace be changed over to wood fireplace?
First off you need to turn off the gas and cap the gas line. Next, remove the gas line and the vent pipes up in the chimney. After that, remove the insert or gas log and install damper doors. Then, put on a suitable door to the fireplace. Finally, put a basket in the fireplace to hold the wood.http://wiki.answers.com/How_do_you_convert_a_gas_fireplace_into_a_wood_burning_fireplace#ixzz17W5OFp8M
Fireplace Cleaning and Repair?
form_title=fireplace repair form_header=7103 Is your fireplace fueled by natural gas?= () Yes () No Pick which problems you are having= [] Gas smell [] Fireplace is letting smoke into the room [] Trouble with fire going out (not drawing well) [] Firebox in need of repair [] Sparks fly from chimney [] Need new liner [] Need new screen [] Need new glass [] Want to add decorative gas logs [] Birds, squirrels, or other animals entering chimney [] Gas jets obstructed or clogged [] Trouble opening/closing damper [] Cracked bricks/stones [] Cracked, crumbling mortar [] Chimney leans, sags [] Water leakage [] Want to add gas insert [] Other
