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Vented vs. Vent-Free Fireplaces |
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Occasionally
we are asked about vent-free fireplace products and
if they are available from Alpine Gas Fireplaces.
We have done a considerable amount of research on
this subject and have determined that offering
vent-free products would be doing a disservice to
our customers and would have a damaging effect on
the fine reputation we have worked hard to earn
over the years. Vent Free products are used in some
parts of the country but have several health and
operational concerns that are greatly multiplied by
the higher elevations and colder temperatures that
we experience here in Utah. As
you shop you will find that some competitors offer
these products, and at first they can sound really
inviting to customers. However, with a small amount
of research and thought, a very high percentage of
gas fireplace buyers eventually opt to go with
vented appliances. Here
are a few of the most important reasons why we DO
NOT sell, install or endorse vent-free fireplace
products: 1.
Indoor air quality is dramatically reduced inside
the home. 2.
When the appliance has run for any extended period
of time, there is a sickening smell in the air.
Manufacturers strongly suggest that a window be
partially opened to increase fresh air circulation
if using the appliance for an extended period of
time. 3.
The exhaust from the burning of the appliance
(which vents into the room) can cause irritation to
the respiratory system, eyes and occasionally the
skin. 4.
The water vapor emitted into the home creates an
extremely high humidity that steams windows,
saturates and wrinkles wallpaper and paint, and can
contribute to mold and mildew growth in the
home. To
help you, as the potential gas fireplace owner,
decide what is best for your home, we have provided
the following unbiased sources of information on
the risks of vent-free fireplaces. We are also
happy to mail you copies of these recent magazine
articles. Consumer
Reports, November 1998, "Burning
Controversy." Popular
Science, March 2000, page 79, "A Heated
Debate." |
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