New vented gas fireplaces installed in Naranja
A new gas fireplace in Naranja starts with a free project inspection and a written scope.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Where gas fireplace installations usually begin
- An existing vent of unknown make
- A unit bought before the route was checked
- A particular look chosen for the wall
- Controls you would like to update
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Choosing, framing and venting a gas unit
Replacing an existing gas fireplace
When an old gas fireplace fails or its parts become unavailable, a replacement is a new installation in an existing space. The new model's requirements are checked against the framing, vent and supply that are already there, and nothing is assumed to fit because the old unit did.
We identify the old unit and vent, then compare them with the manual for the model you are considering. Sometimes the opening and route suit the new unit with changes. Sometimes a different model fits better. You see the options and their implications before anything is ordered.
Restrictor settings for the vent configuration
Some direct-vent fireplaces use a flue restrictor that is set according to how much vertical rise the vent has. The setting affects how the fire burns, and the manual gives a chart linking the vent configuration to the position.
We set the restrictor to match the installed route, not the factory default, and record the setting. If the route changes during construction, the setting is checked again. A restrictor left in the wrong position can give a fire that looks poor or behaves differently from the manual's description.
Vent-free fireplaces are a different design
Vent-free gas appliances release their combustion products into the room and rely on protective devices and room size rules set by their listing. They are designed and installed under different requirements from vented fireplaces.
This installation service covers vented units, either direct-vent or natural-draft. If you are considering a vent-free appliance, we explain that it is handled under our ventless service and why the requirements differ. The choice of design comes first, because it decides the whole plan. Tell us early if a vent-free unit is on your list.
Side walls, shelves and cabinets near the opening
Manuals set clearances from the fireplace opening to side walls, shelves and built-in cabinets, as well as to projections above. Combustible materials close to the opening can overheat if these clearances are not kept.
If you plan built-ins beside the fireplace, share the design early. We compare it with the manual for the chosen model and mark the limits for the cabinetmaker or builder. After installation, we check the finished built-ins against the same figures before the fireplace is lit.
What the gas installation quote includes
- Fuel type matched to the house supply
- Flashing and storm collar on roof terminations
- Restrictor set for the vent configuration
- Glass, barrier and trim fitted
Questions about installing a gas fireplace
Is it possible to raise a gas fireplace above floor level?
Some models allow a raised installation, provided the unit is supported by framing and the ceiling clearances in the manual are still met at that height. We check both during the project inspection, before any framing is built around the unit.
Can you replace my old gas fireplace with a new model?
Yes, as a planned installation. The new model's requirements are checked against the existing framing, vent and supply. Old vent parts stay only where the new manual lists them for that appliance.
Can a gas fireplace be added to a room with no fireplace?
Often, if a permitted vent route and a suitable framed enclosure can be created. The project inspection tells you whether your chosen position works and what construction it needs before anything is ordered.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo