Fireplaces

Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces Are A Great Heating Option

One of the most popular types of gas fireplace nowadays are direct vent gas fireplaces, which are a really great way to heat your home, since they burn gas at a really high efficiency and can pump out a lot of heat. There are many different models of direct vent gas fireplaces on the market, and you're almost certainly sure to find one that will suit your decor and the shape and size of your room. Most models are one-sided, which means the heat comes out from one side only, though there are two-sided, three sided, and even four-sided models of direct vent gas fireplace available. As should be obvious, the three and four sided models pump out heat from three and four sides, and these are great for putting in the center of the room and having heat pumped out in different directions. This article will look at the various considerations that need to be borne in mind when buying direct vent gas fireplaces and how to find one that suits your heating needs.

As mentioned above, there are many different styles, and although the one-sided direct vent gas fireplace is the most common, and which pumps out heat from one side only, there are even four-sided direct vent gas fireplaces available, which are usually vented vertically, and which can send out heat from all sides. These are great for when you want your gas fireplace put in a central island which enables people to sit around it and feel the benefit from all sides. The sizes of direct vent gas fireplaces vary, though an average size is 30-inches wide, which is usually enough to fit a small hearth, although there are sizes available up to 50 inches wide if you need a lot of heat and want a gas fireplace to fit a large hearth. In terms of height, you can look for a gas fireplace that goes up to about 30 inches high, and these are usually larger gas fireplace models available. As mentioned above, a direct vent gas fireplace can be vented vertically, which is known as a top venting gas fireplace, but it can also be vented horizontally.

The great thing about these type of fireplaces is that the vents can stretch for up to 30 feet, meaning that the fires come be placed far away from the wall or position off the roof where the event will actually go to the outside.

In terms of heat output, direct vent gas fireplaces are among the most economical heating sources you can use in the home, many of them having a heat efficiency of up to 70% and being able to provide heat that is approaching 45,000 BTU. With that kind of heat it is very easy to heat even the largest of rooms.

One of the most attractive things about a data vent gas fireplace is that it is extremely economical, because it burns a gas at a high efficiency and can therefore create a lot of heat at a very economical price. The gas fireplace actually pulls air from outside the building and then sends it out into the room, and any particulates that are created are sent back outside through the venting system. But allied to the economy of a direct vent gas fireplace is the ease-of-use of many of these models. Some of them have pilot lights, which will light the fireplace when needed, so in order to save money many models now come with electric ignition, or piezoelectric ignition which enables you to light the fire without having a pilot light burning all the time. Some of the more modern models of direct vent fireplace insert actually have something known as milivolt ignition, which enables you to light the gas fireplace even when the electricity supply is down.

In terms of controlling the heat from a direct vent gas fireplace, there are now many options available, especially from the more modern models. The traditional way of controlling the heat is through a wall switch, though many models now come with remote control, which enable you to change the thermostat in order to control the fireplace heat output, and also control the strength of the blower, which is available on some models in order to help circulate heat more efficiently. The remote control could also be used to adjust the flames of the fireplace, meaning in effect you can almost totally control the fire from the comfort of your armchair.

Direct vent gas fireplaces are available from many different suppliers, though one of the most common suppliers is Continental, with another one being Madison. Many suppliers can provide you with the kit to install your direct vent fireplace yourself, though if you're not sure of how to do this it might be better to employ the services of a gas installation contractor to make sure that the job is done properly.

As you can see, there is a lot of choice in the market for getting hold of a good direct vent gas fireplace, many of which now come with great options such as remote control, blower systems, and electric ignition, and all this with very economical heat output. Take time to look at some of the various online suppliers in order to get an idea of the number models of direct vent gas fireplaces that are available in today's market and take time to do your research before choosing one to suit your room.