Can you put a gas fire into an existing fireplace?

Can you put a gas fire into an existing fireplace?

Read our blog on finding a qualified fireplace installer for some advice. An open fireplace should be big enough to fit a gas fire. However, if you have chosen a hole in the wall gas fire, a new hole will need knocking in and the previous one covered up.

How do you arrange gas logs in a fireplace?

How to Arrange Gas Logs

1. Place the largest ceramic logs on the bottom to serve as the foundation for the fire.
2. Leave 2 inches (5 centimeters) between logs.
3. Make sure none of the logs is blocking the gas flow.
4. Arrange smaller logs on top of the foundation logs.

Is it hard to put in a gas fireplace?

3 out of 5 Moderate Building the recess for the fireplace takes some time and skill, but installing the fireplace is easy.

Can a vented gas log be installed in a fireplace?

Vented gas logs can also be installed in outdoor fireplaces and fire pits that meet local building codes. You CANNOT install vented gas logs in any gas fireplace or gas stove including b-vent (natural vent), direct vent or ventless gas fireplaces. They MUST only be installed in an aproved fireplace that is fully capable of burning wood.

Can a wood fireplace be converted to a gas fireplace?

The specific price for converting a wood fireplace into a gas log set or gas fireplace depends on a few factors. This includes whether you choose the previously mentioned vented or ventless options. There will need to be a gas line installed to fuel the gas log set as well.

Do you have to install a gas line for a fireplace?

Install a gas line. If you were using the fireplace for a wood burning application, you must first install a gas line before you can install gas logs. This step should be completed by a certified professional. Improper installation of the gas line can cause property damage, serious injury, or death.

Can you use a log lighter with a gas fireplace?

Often times a masonry wood burning fireplace will have a gas line already installed with a log lighter attached to it (see picture left). The log lighter uses gas to start a real wood fire instead of using kindling. A log lighter is not an appropriate burner to be used with gas logs, but you can easily replace it with a gas log burner system.

How much does it cost to install a gas log?

Depending on the distance and complication, this alone can cost anywhere from $200 to more than $1,200. Next, depending on the type of gas fireplace you want, a vented or vent-free gas log setup could cost anywhere from $500 to $3,000.

How do you hook up gas logs?

Cut off the tip of the provided tube of pipe-thread compound with scissors. Apply a liberal amount of the compound around the male threads at the end of the provided gas line. Screw the end clockwise into the connection where the burner pipe was removed. Tighten the fitting at the male end securely with an adjustable wrench.

How do you set up a gas fireplace?

Apply a liberal amount of thread compound around the threaded nozzle at the gas log. Place the log on the grate with the threaded nozzle facing toward the wall where the gas line is attached. Hold the gas line with one hand as before, and align the female fitting with the nozzle.

How much does it cost to install a fireplace?

The most popular model is the traditional, wood-burning fireplace, but there are also electric fireplaces and gas fireplaces. In general, the average fireplace installation cost is roughly $2,000. However, since there are various types and situations, the price can increase up to $5,000.