If you know the necessary steps you ll be able to burn gas in your fireplace in no time and without breaking the bank.
Converting wood fireplace to gas logs.
Installation and other options add to the total cost.
150 00 will get you a set of gas logs with burner and parts.
To help offset the expense turn down your thermostat while you re enjoying your fire.
No crackle or wood burning scent.
A wood burning prefabricated fireplace will need a conversion kit but masonry fireplaces have several options.
The primary differences are that vented logs produce a more realistic fire appearance but don t supply as much heat as the non vented variety.
As the name implies vented logs require a vent system the chimney when converting an existing wood fireplace to gas while non vented logs operate without a vent.
You can make the conversion by simply adding a gas log set or by installing a self contained gas insert unit with its own chimney.
Get your chimney inspected first a professional chimney sweep should be hired to inspect your chimney as the first step.
Since it uses gas it could increase your utility bill a bit but these units don t have the heat loss associated with a wood burning fireplace.
The cost to convert a fireplace to gas is a major consideration.
Options usually depend on the type of fireplace.
Including installation prices range from 2 000 to 5 000.
This is an important decision.