Why does my vent-free gas fireplace smell?
In a gas ventless fireplace, oxygen is provided by the air in your home. If that air contains impurities, those impurities are drawn in with the oxygen and can produce odors which are amplified by the flame.
How do I stop my ventless gas logs from smelling?
Vacuum up pet hair and dust to prevent the smells from concentrating around your fireplace. A room air purifier will also help to clear the air. Also, if you smoke, it’s best to do so outside to prevent residue from accumulating around your fireplace. Plug-in deodorizers and harsh cleaning chemicals should be avoided.
Why does my gas fireplace smell musty?
Using a gas fireplace or not, moisture sitting in the chimney or behind the glass enclosure builds up creating a variety of stinky smells. Try to get some fresh air into the space. Then call Superior Chimney to check the damper or chimney cap. It may be faulty and need replacing.
Are ventless gas fireplaces unhealthy?
Without proper ventilation and safety systems in place there can be serious health risks associated with burning gas in a ventless fireplace. Ventless fireplaces produce small amounts of nitrous dioxide and carbon monoxide which can be deadly in large doses.
Why does my fireplace stink up the house?
A: Chimney smells stink up indoor air when the air pressure is lower indoors than out. Especially in a house that was built to be fairly airtight, this can happen when a dryer or other exhaust fan runs or if there are leaks in heating and air-conditioning ducts.
Should a gas fireplace have a smell?
Although it is normal for a fireplace to omit a slight odor, it is important to take proper precautions if you think you may smell a potential gas leak. Natural gas itself is odorless, but has an additive that makes it smell like rotten eggs.
Do vent free gas fireplaces smell?
Many vent-free gas fireplaces warm a room up in a hurry, so you may want to open your window to let out a little of the heat — and the smell. Vent-free fireplaces are often installed in actual fireplaces, so if your fireplace has a working chimney, opening the damper will help dissipate the odor.
Will a vent-free gas log produce an odor?
Vent-free gas log will not produce an odor unless the air it takes in has an odor. There are many products that will cause the appliance to smell and below are just a few.
Why does my vent-free gas stove smell like kerosene?
A vent-free appliance requires room air to operate. It draws air in through tiny ports near the burner. When the room air gets mixed with “dirty air” it can smell like a petroleum based product. During my inspection the kerosene type odor was most likely due to a dirty log set and could have been a combo of one or more from the above list.
How do you stop a ventless fireplace from smelling?
How to Prevent Vent-Free Fireplace Odor. Dust and vacuum the area around the fireplace. Dust, animal hair, and other airborne contaminates can cause odd smells when they get into a fireplace. These are usually odd and unpleasant odors, but keeping the area clean and free of dust will prevent most of the smells.