Anyone convert a fireplace to a gas log?

We converted our fireplace to non vented and used for about 8 years with no problems. When we sold the house, the home inspector listed a need for a carbon monoxide detector. We complied and I don't know if we could install vent free today.

I do not know it the info in this link is "law" or not. LINK

I did, and mine is still vented. Frick dealing with logs. I need to get mine setup on remote control though. I wonder who could do that and how much it would cost.

I had no idea people wanted to do this...I want to do the opposite

I have a gas log...the gas bill is a killer during the winter because the kids ALWAYS want it on.


If you can do it, I recommended installing a blower so you can make use of the heat. We had the builder install one and I'm glad we did...we would probably leave it off all the time otherwise.

I believe the logs for ventless ones are super expensive compared to the logs for vented gas.

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It's an old traditional brick fireplace/chimney that we don't use because I just don't feel like dealing with wood. I'd like to convert it and trying to decide between a vented insert and sealing off the chimney for a ventless. I know that ventless provides more heat, which is a plus. Anyone have any personal experience or advice?

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you do not want a vent free in Louisiana. It's hot as frick and will have an entire room heated within a few minutes. For our location it is very rarely cold enough to warrant the heat those things put out. Go with a vented log set (not an insert), all you need is a gas or propane line ran to the existing fireplace

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So OT trashy...

The real ballers have gas piped in to light their wood with utmost convenience.

I was considering it when I built. The more I read, the worse it got.

Ended up just doing gas logs again.

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I doubt they'll even be selling these much longer.

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Really?

Thanks to all for the opinions. It's a tough call, but we just don't use it as much as we would if it was gas. Of course I prefer the snap crackle and pop, but not a big fan of dealing with wood indoors.

We converted ours to a vented w/ a set up from Percy Guidry's. We absolutely loved it !!!! It put out great warmth and you had to look at it closely for a while to realize it wasn't a real fire. NO CLEAN UP, NO SMOKE IN HOUSE, NO CLEANING CHIMNEY, and INSTANT ON/OFF. However, we moved to a new home a couple years ago with a ventless, it was disappointing. We have since gotten rid of the ventless gas logs and put in fire glass. It doesn't give off much heat but it is BEAUTIFUL, and is the centerpiece of the living area. Our new home is well insulated and there is very little need to have a large fireplace to put out heat.