Direct Vent Fireplace Benefits

A direct vent fireplace can be classified as a type of vented gas fireplaces. The biggest difference between them is that the direct vent heater does not need to be vented through a traditional chimney, but rather can have a vent directly through an outside wall. This is perhaps the biggest reason that they are so popular with existing homes that do not have a chimney. The cost of installing a workable chimney makes a traditional wood burning fireplace a tough project. With a direct vent model this is not an issue. The biggest installation task will be venting through the wall at the proper angle. Additionally, these fireplaces can be vented right up through the roof if the layout is such that a wall cannot be used.

A direct vent fireplace can very efficiently burn both propane as well as natural gas. Very little gas is wasted so your heating bills should become lower as your house is heated faster. Plus these fireplaces put less stress on our resources as there is very little wasted. With a direct vent to the outside you will have a less likelihood of getting carbon monoxide in the air in your home.

In comparison to other heaters, direct vents are rather inexpensive to say the least. You can usually buy and install the right sized fireplace for under one thousand dollars. This is typically for a base model and like everything, the higher end products will cost more. One place to save money, that can be applied toward a nicer unit is installation costs. Since they are one of the cheaper gas fireplaces to have installed you will have savings there.

Last but not least, another big benefit of direct vent is that there are many models readily available. You will find fireplaces that look directly like their wood burning counterparts with fake wood and embers, and a real flame. Their modern designs are sure to fit in with just about any decor you can imagine. Your new direct vent fireplace will be functional and fun to use during the colder months of the year.