Fireplaces are a great addition to a home. They add to the ambiance, increase the value of your home, and with innovations in technology, are very convenient to use.
Whether building a new home or adding on to your existing home, adding a new fireplace is exciting but can also be a little overwhelming with all the choices there are on the market today. In this article, we are going to lay out some of the products that are on the market today and how to order them.
Whether looking at gas fireplaces, gas logs, gas inserts, or freestanding gas stoves, you will most likely come across the terms- Millivolt and Intermittent Pilot (also commonly referred to as electronic ignition). These are two different ignition systems gas appliance manufacturers use to light the burner of the appliance. They also include safety features so that you can feel safe in knowing that in the rare chance that something malfunctions, the unit will shut down before anything negative can happen.
Vent free appliances can also be referred to as "ventless", "non-vented", and "unvented” appliances. Let's briefly look at what a vent free appliance is so that we can gain a better understanding of their safety.
