Can you run a gas fireplace with the flue closed?

Can you run a gas fireplace with the flue closed?

Ventless gas logs (often referred to as “Vent Free” gas logs) have specially designed burners that burn the gas cleanly and produce almost no exhaust… somewhat like the way a gas range in a kitchen works. Since there is little or no exhaust, they can be burned with the damper closed.

How can I tell if my flue is open?

Perform a visual check. Using a flashlight, poke your head inside the fireplace to look up into the chimney. If you have a throat damper, you can tell if it is closed if you see a barrier above your head. If you can see up into the flue, the damper is open.

How do you close a flue?

If there’s a lever, move it side to side or up and down to release it before sliding it horizontally. This motion will cause the damper to slowly lower in to the closed position, so the lever will remain loose. For pull chains, pull the longer one to extricate the damper and the shorter to close the flue.

How do you close a fireplace draft?

Chimney balloons (a.k.a. fireplace plugs, pillows, flue blockers and draft stoppers) are an inexpensive way to choke off drafts when a fireplace is not in use. Made of inflatable urethane or cut-to-size foam, they fit snugly up against your damper to lessen the chilling effect of a cold-air draft inside your home.

How do I close my fireplace damper?

The handle has grooves in it to hold the damper in place. To open or close the damper, lift the handle and push or pull to move the damper to the desired position. Replace the handle when the damper is in place.

Does using fireplace make house colder?

When you’re camped out in front of that fire, you’re not going to notice that heat loss. The fire is producing enough radiant heat to make you feel warm and toasty. Other rooms, however, might feel chilly because of this loss of hot air. As a result, people tend to turn up the thermostat and their energy bills.