2006-12-19 14:29:17 · 5 answers · asked by Mike J 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It depends. Some gas logs are designed to burn vent-less and some are not. You need to find the operation manual for yours to determine its capabilities. A vent-less gas log can be installed in a fireplace with a damper and outside vent. In that case it is more efficient to operate it with the damper closed. In any case if you do not know for sure OPEN THE DAMPER when operating the fireplace.
2006-12-19 15:40:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you have gas logs installed in a conventional fireplace. a gas fireplace is generally a sealed unit. with gas logs, the damper must be open, although not necessarily all the way. gas logs, just like a conventional wood burning fireplace are not designed to be a heat source. they may produce some radiant heat but, most of the heat generated goes up the flue. as for the doors being opened or closed, you will not get any radiant heat with the doors closed. some gas logs require the doors be open for proper operation.
2016-05-22 22:53:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi mike i have them too, if its vented to the outside yea it needs opened and gasses released or you might not wake up the next day oops sorry so up front but the truth carbon dioxcide will build up in there you might need some fire alarms w/ carbon detection ok good luck, oh also to your pilot light running is ok but not with heater going leave open until you turn off
2006-12-19 14:44:02 · answer #3 · answered by Shannon J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALWAYS open the damper when using the fireplace. In winter, close the damper when not using it as cold air will come down through the chimney.
2006-12-20 09:00:45 · answer #4 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gas fumes are toxic., check with gas supply er to see how far to open chute
2006-12-19 14:38:18 · answer #5 · answered by robert c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋