Gas fires without a chimney

(25/05/2006)

An increase in the trend for new homes without chimneys has meant that the market for flueless gas fires is thriving. Similarly renovators of older properties are spared the expense of repairing faulty flues. Instead they are simply blocked off.

As most accidents involving gas fires are caused by flues that are blocked or faulty, flueless fires are able to enjoy a very high level of safety. They burn extremely cleanly and any remaining waste gases pass through a catalytic converter to form harmless carbon dioxide and water vapour.

Moreover, an oxygen depletion sensor within the fire constantly monitors oxygen levels in the room. If this should fall by as little as 1.5% the flame is automatically extinguished.

A gas fire without a chimney provides several important benefits: No need for an existing fireplace. No problem of blocked or faulty flues. No loss of heat up the chimney.

Gas fires that rely on conventional flues waste up to 92% of heat up the chimney. This results in higher gas bills and greatly increased damage to the environment. In contrast, all the heat produced by flueless gas fires is used to warm the room.

Related categories:  Energy Conservation   Flues and flueing   Gas and electrical fires 

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