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Innovations in Gas Fireplace Technology

Since gas fireplaces were first introduced around the turn of the century, they have improved dramatically in terms of safety and technology. As climate change, air pollution, and environmental impact have changed the way people think about fireplaces, more homeowners have been choosing gas fireplaces to cut back on wood consumption and smoke. Gas fireplaces are a modern option that are safer, smarter, cleaner, and more efficient than their wood-burning counterparts. There are endless options for choosing a gas fireplace that reflects your unique lifestyle. 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 Gas Fireplaces

Direct vent fireplaces are another type of gas fireplace that can be placed along any exterior wall. Instead of a chimney, they are sealed and vent through that wall, allowing the fireplace to draw air from outside the home to feed its flame. This method removes 100 percent of combustion exhaust from your home at high efficiency while preventing fumes from entering the home, making direct vent fireplaces a desirable alternative for homeowners with health issues.

 

Power Venting Fireplaces

Power venting fireplaces are unique in that they can be installed anywhere in the home (as long as it is safe) and are not confined by walls or gas lines. 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. Placing a gas fireplace where you need heat most can reduce household fuel consumption and conserve energy.

 

Comfort Control

Comfort control is very useful for homeowners that want a slightly warmer temperature that might not be healthy for a furnace. It operates similarly to a programmable thermostat, monitoring the room temperature and increasing or decreasing the heat output of the gas fireplace to match your 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/millivolt ignition

  • Battery backup

  • LED lighting

  • Smartphone apps

 

Gas fireplaces have greatly improved over the decades in terms of technology and versatility. Today’s gas fireplaces are better than ever at providing heat and light to keep you comfortable in your home. Shop Napoleon’s selection of gas fireplaces and choose your perfect setup today.

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