How to Insert a Vent Free Fireplace
A vent-free fireplace can add beauty and value to your home. They don't require a vent to the outside or your house or a chimney. They operate on natural gas or propane and provide a supplemental heat source for your home. Vent-free fireplaces are not difficult to insert. The fireplace is simply recessed into a wall or open area of the room. Then you just need to decide if you want to put a mantel around the fireplace. You can purchase a decorative cabinet kit to frame your vent-free fireplace. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Vent-free fireplace
- Mantel kit
- Adjustable wrench
- Power drill with screw driver bits
- Gas or propane line into your house
Instructions
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Purchase a vent-free fireplace that is sized according to the dimensions of the room you want to heat. The salesperson can help you with a proper selection according to your needs. Select a mantel kit and accompanying accessories if you wish to surround your fireplace with trim.
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Position the vent-free fireplace hearth against the wall where you want it to sit. Place the firebox, which may have an optional brick lining, on the hearth.
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Connect the flexible gas line of the vent-free fireplace to the gas or propane connection in your wall. (If you don't have one, you'll need to hire a certified contractor who can install a gas or propane connection in your room. Tighten the fittings. Remove the protective plastic that came on the fireplace.
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Attach the mantel ledgers to the wall according to the directions in your mantel kit and set the mantel on top of the ledgers. Add any trim and accessories that go with your mantel and enjoy your vent-free fireplace.
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