It smells?

[RandyG]

My In laws installed a gas fireplace last winter and basically have been unable to use it much do to the fumes it produces hh: . It is a ventless unit and I know this may be the problem, but is this normal with a ventless unit or is there a setting that can fix this? Maybe add a vent somehow?Thanks.

 

[eclecticcottage]

Yup, ventfrees have a smell to them. It is pretty distinct. I wouldn't recommend them in a small area or a very tight house. You can't vent them. Basically, think of it this way-you are venting the exhaust from burning the gas into your home. We have one as a backup to our woodstove since we have no other heat source, but our Cottage is NOT very tight (leaky windows, doors). I have noticed that running the little air purifier I have actually helped reduce the smell even more-I am not using it for that though, it's for my shed-o-rific dog and dh's mild allergies.

 

[RandyG]

Thanks, yea I figured nothing can be done, they picked it up pretty cheap at a yard sale and thats probably why the other folks were getting rid of it. I quess they will have to crack windows and open doors...

 

[eclecticcottage]

I would make sure the logs are installed properly and it's burning clean (the less yellow the flames are the better with these). After that, well, it's just how they are.

 

[DAKSY]

Hopefully, they've got a couple of CO detectors
plugged in throughout the house....

 

[eclecticcottage]

Hopefully, they've got a couple of CO detectors
plugged in throughout the house....

DOH! Forgot to mention one of the most important parts of owning a VF stove or fireplace...Yes, most certainly get some CO2 detectors!!