The best direct vent gas fireplace will not need a chimney because all the harmful combustion by products are expelled through the wall of the house using a system of two pipes.
Direct vent gas fireplace insert reviews 2017.
Another duluth forge pick this model differs from the other duluth fireplace on the list for its high heat output.
That s where the damper is located.
So the flue goes up the existing chimney and is then sealed and capped off at the top of the roof.
It produces more heat than the b vent system and uses no air from inside the home.
It is the longest standard production fireplace that uses only one 5 x 8 inch pipe.
All the direct vent gas fireplace reviews will show you that these systems are way more efficient than classic fireplaces.
You don t have a huge gulf of smoke going up the chimney.
While most gas fireplace inserts need to exhaust fumes through the chimney a direct vent fireplace uses a sealed chamber to draw in fresh air and expel exhaust through a specialized pipe that exits the house through a wall or roof opening.
The single pipe not only makes installation easier but also ensures a clean home exterior with only one termination.
You can easily heat several rooms with 32 000 btu making this vent free fireplace insert a great pick for large spaces.
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