Are Vent Free Fireplaces Dangerous?

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Vent free heating appliances may be one of the more novel hearth inventions. Installing them doesn’t require venting to pass through an outside wall or roof. But their novelty comes with a lot of questions. The first is usually, “How do they work?” But, even after learning that their near 100% combustion relieves the burden of venting. Another concern people have is, “Are they dangerous?”

This article will look into both the horror stories and the science to help you separate the facts from fiction as we explore the supposed dangers of vent free fireplaces and ventless fireplaces.