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Propane Fireplace

Propane fireplaces do not burn wood but instead run on propane gas. Because of this these fireplaces do not require a chimney and can be installed in more places throughout the home than a traditional wood-burning fireplace.

Propane inserts can come as wall inserts or as freestanding units, which increases flexibility for where you can install your propane fireplace. Some of the advantages of propane fireplaces as opposed to their wood-burning counterparts include: propane burns more efficiently than wood. It is in most cases cheaper to operate and produces less ash and pollutant. Propane fireplaces do not emit smoke, which takes away the concern of damaging curtains or furniture.

If you want to convert your already existing fireplace to propane, the best thing to do is have a new insert added. A direct vent is required if you don’t have a chimney. Consider your desired level of heat, usually measured in the form of BTUs (British Thermal Unit). The larger the space needing to be heated, the greater the BTU needed.

 

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