Propane Fire Places - Page 5

Teddie · ‎03-10-2010

@monicakm My husband and I bought our land and had our home built. We had propane fireplaces put in, one in living room and one downstairs in family room. There are thermostats on the wall and I'm able to adjust to low or high flame, plus I can leave it on continuously or set the temperature. I use it almost every day, sometimes just to take the chill off without heating the whole house. I'm glad I have the fireplace upstairs to use.

Marp · ‎03-09-2010

@Teddie, would you mind sharing the brand of thermostat you use?

My propane fireplace has a thermostat but it only controls the temperature. I'd like to look into a thermostat that also controls the flame.

I have a blower on my fireplace and I tried to find a thermostat that would also control blower speed but apparently they don't exist so I only have manual control of the blower. Controlling the flame via a thermostat would be nice.

What is good for the goose today will also be good for the gander tomorrow.

Teddie · ‎03-10-2010

@Marp We moved into our home in 2008 so it's no longer "new" anymore and they probably have better systems now, even with remote controls. The fireplaces and thermostats were installed by Heat & Glo.

I have blowers on fireplaces, too. Really heats up the room.

Marp · ‎03-09-2010

Thanks @Teddie. After the first of the year think I'll give my fireplace people a call and ask about upgrading the thermostat.

What is good for the goose today will also be good for the gander tomorrow.

monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

Thank you @Teddie. Maybe it's different in the way you had the whole thing set up/wired from the beginning. We've moved on from the idea since he decided against ventless after seeing several vented fireplaces. But not being able to adjust the vented fireplace was a deal breaker. BUT, I did get my (don't have it yet) electric fireplace for my bathroom that I've been wanted for several years. He has to cut the wall for it to fit recessed. There is already a plug on that wall where the fireplace will go. I used to have a tv there.

Teddie · ‎03-10-2010

You are very welcome, @Marp . I hope it works out for you and you get just what you want. You'd enjoy it.

Teddie · ‎03-10-2010

I can totally get where you're coming from, @monicakm .
A fireplace in your bathroom sounds warm and relaxing, especially if you're having a bath. Did I read sometime that you were having a difficult time with baths? Has that improved?

Yes, ours were put in and wired while the house was being built. And they are vented outside. I hope you come up with a good solution and you and your husband are both satisfied with it.

Lucky Charm · ‎03-09-2010

@monicakm wrote:
Thank you @Teddie. Maybe it's different in the way you had the whole thing set up/wired from the beginning. We've moved on from the idea since he decided against ventless after seeing several vented fireplaces. But not being able to adjust the vented fireplace was a deal breaker.

@monicakm I edited out the 2nd half of your post so I could address the first half.

What was it you saw about vented fireplaces that turned you off of the idea?

Reason I ask, we're having a vented (natural gas) fireplace installed in the next few months.

It's for a new addition and since we'll be having a (new) roof put on as part of the project, we're definitely doing vented. All will be hidden behind walls.

Our's is a brand call Fireplace Xtrordinaire, just a 36" inset using natural gas, pretty white glass rocks, most likely not going to use the ceramic (?) logs.

It goes up to 33K BTUs, but can be lowered. Flame can be lowered by remote, also.

Pricey for a small fireplace, if you ask me ($5K for fireplace and $5K for professional installation). But wanted more for ambiance than anything else.

Had the wood burning fireplaces in several homes over the years, but my fear of bringing spiders with the cut wood in has really done me in....lol, not really lol.

monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

@Lucky Charm

The problem with vented is you can't adjust the flame. That's what I was told at a fireplace store. I couldn't believe it! Now, I think the issue is propane vs natural gas. Natural gas you CAN adjust. Poo! It's not the worst thing in the world. We're in TX so it's not like we NEED it for warmth. Our central heat and air is a heat pump. The fireplace is in a 24x26 room. We're mostly in that room for football and when we have company. It would have been nice but not necessary.

Coastalcarolina · ‎04-02-2015

@Lucky Charm wrote:
@monicakm wrote:
Thank you @Teddie. Maybe it's different in the way you had the whole thing set up/wired from the beginning. We've moved on from the idea since he decided against ventless after seeing several vented fireplaces. But not being able to adjust the vented fireplace was a deal breaker.
@monicakm I edited out the 2nd half of your post so I could address the first half.

What was it you saw about vented fireplaces that turned you off of the idea?

Reason I ask, we're having a vented (natural gas) fireplace installed in the next few months.

It's for a new addition and since we'll be having a (new) roof put on as part of the project, we're definitely doing vented. All will be hidden behind walls.

Our's is a brand call Fireplace Xtrordinaire, just a 36" inset using natural gas, pretty white glass rocks, most likely not going to use the ceramic (?) logs.

It goes up to 33K BTUs, but can be lowered. Flame can be lowered by remote, also.

Pricey for a small fireplace, if you ask me ($5K for fireplace and $5K for professional installation). But wanted more for ambiance than anything else.

Had the wood burning fireplaces in several homes over the years, but my fear of bringing spiders with the cut wood in has really done me in....lol, not really lol.