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Vent-Free vs Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces: Pros, Cons, and Parts

By Fireplace Choice March 19, 2026 | direct vent fireplace parts fireplace types gas fireplace comparison ODS sealed combustion vent-free ventless | 0 comments

When shopping for a gas fireplace or trying to understand the one already installed in your home, you will encounter two primary categories: vent-free (also called ventless) and direct vent. These represent fundamentally different approaches to combustion and venting, and the type you have determines everything from installation flexibility to...

Heatilator Fireplace Parts Guide: Finding the Right Replacement

By Fireplace Choice March 19, 2026 | blower motor fireplace parts fireplace repair gas valve Heatilator HHT pilot assembly replacement parts | 0 comments

Heatilator is one of the oldest and most recognized names in the fireplace industry. Originally founded in 1927, the brand now falls under the Hearth and Home Technologies (HHT) umbrella, which also manufactures Heat N Glo and Quadra-Fire products. Millions of Heatilator gas, wood, and electric fireplaces are installed in...