What is a direct-vent fireplace?
A direct vent fireplace or fireplace insert is one that is has its exhaust vented outside through a vent tube that is connected to a chimney or wall. Direct vent gas fireplaces are the currently the most popular choice used because of their many advantages. The most efficient and safe of all gas fireplace options, direct vent fireplaces work using a vent tube through an outdoor wall in your home. One tube exhausts the fumes from the fireplace out of your home, and in sealed combustion models, brings combustion air from outside the house as well – allowing maximum efficiency and safety because the air within the home is left completely undisturbed. This option virtually eliminates heat loss, and causing no drafts. On top of that, they are tested to operate at approximately 90% efficiency. If you are looking for an extremely efficient type of gas fireplace, a direct vent fireplace will work very well and keep the air in your home undisturbed. Make sure you have the ability to install the
Direct Vent – an appliance that draws combustion air from outdoors and exhausts it’s combustion products to the outdoors eliminating the need for a standard chimney system. A glass panel in direct vent units is critical to keeping the combustion system sealed from the home, maintaining high efficiency and indoor air quality. Remote Ready: Remote Ready Direct Vent Fireplaces allow you to turn your fireplace on from the convenience of a wall switch, thermostat or hand held remote control. The Flame height adjustment still must be done from the valve on the fireplace, not from the remote device. In the event of a power outage you can still operate your remote ready fireplace. Electric Ignition: Electronic Ignition Direct Vent Fireplaces allow you to operate your fireplace without having a standing pilot system. This style fireplace will save you money not using a pilot system, but will not operate in the event of a power outage. Variable Flame Height: Variable Flame Height Direct Vent Fir
