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    Nov 12, 2011, 07:47 PM
    Gas fireplaces that can be vented?
    Hi all,
    I have yet another question.. I am wondering if there exists a gas fireplace or something suitable that I can plum into my existing duct work. I have a goodman gas furnace right now, but its in small house and takes up a lot of space, so I am looking for options to free up some of the space. Thanks for your time,
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    Nov 12, 2011, 08:25 PM
    Even vented, this is a dangerous proposition since the gas flame is not sealed. The only way you can accomplish this is to find a direct vent fireplace with an integral blower and then use fans to circulate the air. Realize that the vented fireplace will waste 20% of the heat up the chimney. If you have the electrical capacity, baseboard heaters take up very small space.
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    Nov 12, 2011, 08:36 PM
    Thanks I may lookinto baseboard heaters... I just thought it would be nice to replace my electric fireplace with a gas that I could plum into the rest of the house...
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    Nov 13, 2011, 10:09 AM
    For a free standing unit, some people use an unvented fireplace. However, many local codes do not allow them as the primary source of heat. I picked up a very pretty parlor stove last year at HD after the season that cost less then $100. Has about 30,000 BTU and heats a 1400 sq. ft. basement very well.
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