Propane Fireplace Facts

Propane fireplaces have many advantages. Some people don't feel this way because having a propane fireplace creates a second bill that they have to pay for. Many people like a wood-burning fireplace because it helps to cut down on their electricity bill. 

• Most propane fireplaces are ventless. This allows a homeowner to enjoy the appearance of a fireplace as well as the warmth but does not need a chimney to be used. It is an alternative to a traditional fireplace that can get expensive when you consider the price of wood. 


• Propane fireplaces are very efficient. Nearly 100% of the heat stays in your living area unlike using a traditional fireplace where a damper must be opened to let out the smoke, creating a draft.


• Because a propane fireplace does not require the use of a chimney you can have one placed anywhere in your home. 


• Propane is a gas that contains three carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms. Because of this, often times, propane fireplaces can have an odor to them when you turn them on. If you start to smell a bad egg smell, turn off the propane fireplace immediately and notify the company that provides your gas heat or propane. There could be a leak that could cause an explosion if the propane fireplace is left to burn.


• The propane used in a propane fireplace is highly flammable. While propane by itself is non-toxic, it holds a high concentration of carbon monoxide that can choke you to death.