Propane Fireplaces - Propane Gas Fireplaces

While you would need about 23,800 BTU to adequately heat the space and none of the gas hearth systems we offer should be used as a substitute for your home's central heating, the Napoleon WHVF31 Plasmafire Wall-Mounted Vent-Free Gas Fireplace would come very close to the BTU rating needed at 20,000 BTU/hr.

That depends on whether the unit is a Direct Vent, a B Vent or Vent free.

While this information is not normally specified in the product literature for most gas fireplaces, the mantel clearances that are provided should be used as a reference.

This will depend on the square footage and air exchange rate in your home. Modern homes are tightly wrapped and well insulated, which can increase the amount of moisture that will be trapped inside the home. This is why it is important to choose a ventless system which is appropriately sized for the cubic footage of the space. To answer your question, a 30,000 Btu/hour ventless gas hearth system will produce about 1/3 gallon of water per hour. This equates to roughly seven gallons per day, if operated constantly.

With proper installation, propane is no different than natural gas with regards to safety when operating a hearth appliance. Propane gas is heavier than natural gas, so match lit systems without a safety pilot would not be available with liquid propane as they are with natural gas. With all propane systems, pilot flame loss will result in gas flow being shut off through the valve. The safety concerns would be the same with either fuel type, but are eliminated with proper installation and maintenance.