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Two kinds of LP Gas Logs heating systems are available to the market place; the vented and the unvented heaters. These heaters are fueled by propane or natural gas and resemble a real fire. It is installed into one's fireplace and the key parts of the system are carefully crafted pieces that resemble wood. If one of these systems is installed, one can be assured that it's like having a real fireplace with a real fire going while one is sipping a glass of wine. The first kind of system is the unvented system which can be used in a false fireplace or in places where no proper ventilation is available. Normally, the unvented heater burns a white hot flame that combusts the fuel so that there is no smoke, soot and very little carbon monoxide emissions. The height of the flames and heat levels can be controlled via the remote control. An ODS or an Oxygen Deficiency Sensor is also installed as a safety measure so that if the devices senses a depletion in the oxygen levels, it will automatically shut the system off immediately. One shouldn't use the heater like one uses the furnace in one's house because it is not designed for that purpose. It is designed to provide some heat in the living room for the family in winter time. If there is a false fireplace or there is no proper ventilation, a vent free or unvented heater can be installed. This heater burns the fuel in a white hot flame which results in total fuel combustion. As a result, very little smoke and carbon monoxide is emitted. As a byproduct of combustion, there will be some moisture in the air but the moisture could be a good thing so that the air doesn't dry out, however; that will also dissipate quickly. As carbon monoxide, soot and smoke are emitted from the flames; it must be carried away with a proper ventilation system. The professionals recommend that if one doesn't have a ventilation system, one could install one, but that could become costly and violate building codes. This is when the unvented system becomes a more attractive option. A small amount of carbon monoxide will be released into the home along with some moisture that is a result of combustion, but that will dissipate very quickly. One should remember that this system resembles a fire so the same safety considerations should apply. As an example, one should keep flammable materials away from the heating system. When the heating unit is active, one should open a window slightly to allow some fresh air to come into the room. The vented heating system works exactly the same way as a real fire except one need not clean out the debris after the fire is out. Therefore; the vented system only works in a fully functional fireplace. If the chimney doesn't work there are other ways to vent the heat such as venting pipes, but it is costly to install and could contradict building or zoning codes. Therefore; when installing such a system, one should ensure that no building codes are violated. As an example, one should not go to sleep and leave the fire running and other such examples. The other benefit is that the system comes with a battery backup system so if there is a problem and the electricity should fail; this heater will continue to work. LP Gas Logs are a very convenient, attractive and cost effective alternative to other heating systems. If you would like to find a trusted online source for ventless gas logs check out Buchanan Propane. We also provide South Carolina chimney sweep service and more info is at http://www.buchananlpgas.com.
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