Gas Log Fireplaces! Inspection's

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Gas log fireplaces in New Hampshire is more than likelly going to be fueled by propane and it will either be vented or unvented sometimes.

Vented means that the combustion gases will be vented to the outside. Now a unvented one means that all the exhaust gases stay in the home.

The appeal to folk's of the unvented, is that they are essentially 100% efficient. But there is a controversy with unvented gas fireplaces and that is the home becomes the flue for the gas fireplace. But in theory, there are safety devices built into these units that are supposed to cut the unit off if anything should go wrong with it.

But allegedly some folk's have been harmed by the carbon monoxide. The long and short term affects can include memory loss, severe muscular pain, headaches and tiredness.

Your Inspector should know if your local area has banned unvented heaters, If they have been then he or she should note it in your Inspection Report that the unvented heater is in violation. Your Inspector should check the gas pipe coming into the heater.

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