Firelogs - To Vent or Not to Vent..... That is the Question

Vented Firelogs

• Chimney Damper MUST be opened

  • Blue Ridge Propane installs a special clamp to ensure your damper stays open

• Loss of approximately 85% of heat

  • Because the damper must stay open, heat from the logs as well as combustion escapes through the chimney vent

• More Realistic Look

  • Flames can touch the logs on vented sets, therefore the look is more of traditional wood burning fires

Vent-Free Firelogs

• Best for heating –

  • The damper stays closed when utilizing vent free firelogs, therefore the heat stays in and doesn’t escape through the chimney vent

• Chimney Preparation

  • It is encouraged for a chimney sweep to clean the chimney flue and install a cap on top of the chimney. This is to prevent any creosote or other debris from heating up and falling on the logs, damaging the logs or the burner. The cap will prevent water from coming down the chimney and possibly causing water damage to the logs and/or burner.

• Carbon Monoxide Detection

  • Anytime a propane vent free appliance is used in your living space, a carbon monoxide detector is recommended, which Blue Ridge Propane can install.

• Cannot be utilized in a bedroom or any other space where people are going to sleep.

To see which option is best for your living space and your family, contact the professionals at Blue Ridge Propane. Visit our showroom in Newland or call our office at 828-733-3603 to explore the possibilities of firelogs for your home.