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Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces Make A Room Warm And Cozy

If you are looking for one of the best ways to make your home warm and cozy, and you are looking for a high efficiency fireplace, especially a gas fireplace, then you really do need to take a look at the range of direct vent gas fireplaces which are now on the market. There are many modern types of direct vent models, and because of this you will be able to find a fireplace that will fit in with the overall decoration of your room even if you are looking for a contemporary style. However, even if you have an antique look to your room, there are many direct vent gas fireplaces available in antique and vintage styles, which will go well with any kind of traditional decoration.

The good thing about direct vent fireplaces is that there are many models which can send out the heat from many different directions. The standard model is a one sided gas fireplace, but there are also two sided gas fireplaces, three sided models, and four sided versions in the direct vent style. A four sided gas fireplace in the middle of the room can really send out a lot of heat and can be worthy of consideration for a large room. Here we will take a look at some of the considerations that need to be kept in mind when you're looking to buy one of the many direct vent gas fireplaces that are on the market these days, and how to find a direct vent model that fits in with the type of decoration you have and how much heat you need to provide.

Direct Vent Fireplace Heat Output

Because there are so many different types of direct vent gas fireplace you need to make sure that you're getting the one that will provide enough heat for your home or for a single room if that is the case. Luckily, the range includes large fireplaces and then many models in between right down to small direct vent gas fireplaces which can be used for small rooms such as a studio or a bedroom. If you have a one sided fireplace the vent will usually be at the rear, and these will pump out enough heat for a decent sized room. But if you go for a four sided fireplace you will usually place the vent in a vertical position, so that the fire can send out heat all around. Many people fit a four sided gas fireplace on a pedestal in the center of the room so that people can feel the heat from all directions. In terms of size an average width to look at is about 30 to 35-inches wide. This size is usually fine for a small fireplace hearth, but if you really do want great heat output you can get a gas fireplace of between 45 and 60 inches wide, and with a height that goes to approximately 30 inches. When you have a gas fireplace on a central pedestal or island you will probably need to buy a top venting gas fireplace in order to fit it properly.

One good thing about using a direct vented gas fireplace is that in terms of the economy it is very economical indeed, since most of the fireplaces are extremely efficient heating sources, sometimes with a 70% heat efficiency and a heat output that can be almost 50000 BTU, something which is powerful enough to heat a very large room indeed, even in winter time.

Modern Direct Vent Fireplaces

As mentioned, a direct vent gas fireplace is very economical and so can produce a lot of heat without burning very much gas. But as well as being a very economical source of heating, many of the more modern direct vent fireplaces are extremely easy to use, with a full range of accessories and things to make life as easy as possible. If you have a gas fireplace with a pilot light the pilot light usually needs to be on all the time, which can cost money in terms of wasted gas. However, many direct vent fireplaces have an electric ignition, which is usually the piezoelectric type, which means that the fire can be lit without the need for a pilot light and very quickly as well.

A contemporary model will also give you many ways to control how much heat comes out of the gas fire, either through a switch on the wall, or, an accessory included with many modern direct vent gas fireplaces, a remote control unit, with which you can adjust the inbuilt thermostat so that the heat output can be controlled without you having to get up out of your chair. There are also many direct vent fireplaces with blowers, which can really help to push more heat out into the room, and makes for more heat efficiency. This come also often be controlled by means of the remote control, as can the adjustable flames that is available on some models that have authentic looking real fire logs.

Vented Gas Fireplace Kit

If you are good at DIY, you may like to look at choosing a direct vented gas fireplace kit, which can save you money in terms of installation costs. However if you are not the DIY type then it is probably in your interests to look at hiring a qualified gas contractor who will install the gas fireplace to a high standard.

There are many different types of direct vent gas fireplace on the market, and sometimes you can feel spoiled for choice. Whether you choose a gas fireplace with remote control, electric ignition, or choose one in a traditional or contemporary style, you're sure to find one that will suit the decoration of your room and which will also give you some really good heat efficiency into the bargain. Take a look at some of the online gas fireplace suppliers to make sure you have a good feel for what is available before you make a final choice.