The Benefits of a Direct Vent Fireplace

One type of vented gas fireplace is called a direct vent fireplace. The main difference between the direct vent model and the traditional vented gas fireplace is that a chimney is not required for the direct vent fireplace to vent; you can run the vent straight through the side wall.

This is a huge benefit for houses that involve difficulty installing a traditional vented gas heater. A direct vent fireplace is not limited to a side vent, it also can be positioned straight up and through the roof. This is particularly useful if a house's layout makes installing a direct vent through the wall impossible.

Natural gas or propane is typically what a direct vent fireplace will burn, but they do so efficiently. Little is wasted, which means a lower heating bill for you, less stress on fossil fuels for the environment, and most importantly less risk of carbon monoxide poisoning for your home. Considering how fatal carbon monoxide can be this one of the best benefits to using a direct vent fireplace.

Direct vent heaters are inexpensive, as heaters go; you can purchase and install a small direct vent fireplace for under a thousand dollars. Depending on the model though this can easily cost thousands of dollars, however, the ease of installation comes in handy. Because the installation is easier than other designs a vent fireplaces will almost always be cheaper to install than traditional gas fireplaces.

One of the best things about direct vent fireplaces is the widespread availability. You can purchase them in most home improvement stores and can purchase one that looks very much like a real fireplace; dancing flames, glowing embers, the whole nine yards. But they also come in stylish, modern designs that incorporate elements of elegance in with sheer practical functionality.