Innovations in Gas Fireplace Technology

Gas fireplace technology has come a long way since it was first introduced. Since then, they have only expanded more as concerns about climate change, air pollution, and environmental impact have changed how people think about traditional fireplaces. Now more than ever, homeowners prefer safer, smarter, cleaner, more efficient, and more modern options that reflect their unique personalities and lifestyles. Let’s learn a bit more about the latest technology available in gas fireplaces and why they can be a viable alternative to traditional wood-burning fireplaces.

Direct Vent Technology

Direct vent fireplaces remove 100 percent of combustion exhaust from your home efficiently. Instead of a chimney, these sealed, gas-powered fireplaces vent through a side wall. This allows the fireplace to draw air from outside the house to feed its flames while preventing a backdraft of fumes into your home.

Power Venting Technology

Power venting technology allows you to install a gas fireplace virtually anywhere in your home as long as it is safe. The system uses sleek, fan-powered venting capable of zigzagging through your home to ensure safe fireplace operation and a consistent burn.

Zone Heating

Most central furnaces cycle on and off several times an hour and expend energy heating the entire house, including unoccupied rooms. To solve this problem, supplemental gas fireplaces can be installed in the living areas you use most. With a gas fireplace, you can turn down the thermostat and save up to 40 percent on your heating costs without sacrificing your family’s comfort since the major areas of the home will still be heated. By placing a gas fireplace where you need heat most, you can reduce household fuel consumption and conserve energy.

Comfort Control

Comfort control allows you to adjust the fire to match your comfort level. It operates similarly to a programmable thermostat, monitoring the room temperature and increasing or decreasing the heat output of the gas fireplace to reach the desired temperature.

Hand-Made Logs and Decorative Panels

Gas fireplaces have never looked so real or so stylish! Using proprietary techniques, gas fireplace manufacturers like Napoleon are incorporating handmade logs and decorative panels for a unique, authentic look. Pulled by hand and reviewed, logs are dried, hand-trimmed and hand-painted for the most realistic look. You’ll swear they were just chopped and stacked in your fireplace! Creating the perfect backdrop to your fireplace, each panel is different from the next, creating a completely unique decorative panel to accentuate your fireplace.

Other Tech Features in Gas Fireplaces

Gas fireplaces waste less fuel and are more efficient than ever. Top-rated gas fireplaces tend to feature the following tech features:

• Energy efficiency between 75 and 85 percent

• Heat output range from 7,000 to 60,000 BTUs

• Adjustable flame height

• Electronic ignition

• Battery backup

• LED lighting

• Smartphone apps

Napoleon’s gas fireplaces employ much of the latest technology to keep you comfortable in your home. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere, efficient heating and light, and easy connectivity with our energy-efficient, environmentally friendly gas fireplaces.