A wood-burning fireplace is an excellent way to achieve the perfect ambiance in your DC-area home. However, some homeowners prefer to skip the hassle and mess of burning wooden logs, opting for gas fireplace log sets instead.
Chimney.com offers a broad range of vented and ventless gas log sets for families throughout the DC Metro Area. Specializing in chimney care for more than 30 years, we are proud to offer a premium selection of gas-log solutions.
Vented gas logs are the best option if you’re seeking a fireplace experience that’s truest to a real wood fire without the mess. With a vented gas-log set, you’ll need a complete chimney setup or firebox with a damper to open and operate safely.
Vented gas-log sets have a realistic appearance and closely resemble the actual wood-burning fire experience. While they produce a little heat, their primary purpose is creating ambiance.
Unlike a vented gas-log set, ventless gas logs do not require a chimney or firebox with a damper to operate. Ventless gas-log sets are the better option for those relying on their fireplaces as the main heating source since all heat produced stays in the room.
In addition to being more efficient, ventless fireplace logs can look incredibly realistic. Many of our vent-free fireplace log sets feature glowing ember beds and flames that move like a real wood-burning fire.
Chimney.com is proud to be one of the only chimney companies in the DC Metro Area that the WSSC fully licenses. With more than 30 years of experience serving families throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, we can satisfy all your chimney service requests. We only use premium chimney materials and always provide free estimates so our customers know they receive the highest quality products and service.
If you need a gas fireplace log set for your home, turn to Chimney.com for the top-quality products you deserve. Contact us online or at (301) 989-3300 today to learn more.
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Gas fireplaces aren’t designed to burn wooden logs. Instead, vented or ventless gas logs must be used in a gas fireplace. The type of logs you choose will depend on your fuel source. For instance, homeowners with a natural gas line will require natural gas logs, while those relying on propane will need propane gas logs.
Allowing a gas fireplace to run for too long can be a serious health hazard as it can increase your risk of gas leaks in the home and carbon monoxide poisoning. Even if your fireplace is sealed and vented, it’s better to be safe than sorry and only leave it running for two to three hours at a time.
On average, well-maintained vented gas log sets can last up to 10 years or longer. Ventless gas fireplace logs can also last a long time; however, since these logs tend to be used more often as a heat source, they begin to wear closer to three to five years.
