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It's most likely a woodburning/vented fireplace, by design the combustion air used to burn gas logs comes directly from the room, and all the fumes/hot air go up the chimney. The fireplace actually pulls outside air into the home to replace the air lost up the chimney. All the heat is radient, so if nothing is there the feel the heat, it is lost.
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What safety features are required for a gas log fireplace?
A way to make sure that your gas log fireplace is safe is to make sure the logs fit correctly in the fireplace. Keep the logs a safe distance from curtains and carpets. A glass cover keeps children and pets at a safe distance. Make sure that you have proper vents to release the heat.
Why does the gas log fireplace smells like a chemical?
Dude, it's gas. Gas is a chemical. There you go.
Why does your gas log fireplace go out after burning for a few moments and then will not relight?
Device called a thermocouple. Turns off the gas if it does not sense a flame. Check with your local gas appliance repair company, have them replace. Fairly cheap item, and they DO go bad.
What happens to the matter in a log when it burns in a fireplace?
it becomes a new kind of matter
Why won't ventles gas logs stay lit?
I have a gas log fireplace that after a period of time the fire as well as the pilot light will go out. What could be the problem? Thank you, Linda Fink linda@homewinery.com <><><><> Linda, I don't know how long ago you posted this, but when you write in THIS area, your question gets routed to the "already answered" bin- I caught it by accident. Your problem is likely due to something with the thermocouple. That is the device that senses heat fom the pilot light- no heat, it turns off gas as a safety measure. Get a gas appliance repairman to check- they do go bad, get bent, etc. Not incredibly expensive to replace.
How do you get more heat into a room when using a gas log fireplace?
Check and see if your fireplace has heat vents on the sides or above the firebox, and that they are open.
Will heat from your gas log fireplace damage an LCD flat screen hung over the mantle?
If the heat from your fireplace is being blown forward, then it shouldn't hurt your TV.
Will a gas log fireplace give the appearance that a real fireplace would?
A gas log fireplace gives the appearance of a real fireplace. However, it's not nearly as effective in heating.
What safety features are required for a gas log fireplace?
A way to make sure that your gas log fireplace is safe is to make sure the logs fit correctly in the fireplace. Keep the logs a safe distance from curtains and carpets. A glass cover keeps children and pets at a safe distance. Make sure that you have proper vents to release the heat.
Where does the oxygen come from when the log fire is burning?
From the air in the room where the fireplace is.
Why does the gas log fireplace smells like a chemical?
Dude, it's gas. Gas is a chemical. There you go.
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
What type of fireplace has less mess?
It would be the fireplace less used. Gas log fireplaces don't produce ash or sut, and there is no killing of trees.
Can you install a gas log without insert fireplace?
A gas log can be installed in a regular fireplace, or in a prefab, but it should be done by an installer familiar with the process. Burning any fuel, including gas, uses up air, and produces products of combustion. Done badly, it could be very dangerous.
I love the look of log homes, but how well do they keep the heat in and the cold out?
Heating and cooling a log home is fairly easy. A big fireplace can easily heat the home within minutes.
Where can one purchase a gas fireplace for a corner?
There are two types of gas fireplace logs: vented and unvented. Both types can be found at fireplace and chimney stores, and at some hardware stores. Many gas log manufacturers offer gas fireplace logs for sale online.
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 ).
