Gas Fireplace or Insert: Which Option is Right for You?

Yes, there definitely is a difference!  These are NOT synonymous terms!  A gas fireplace is designed to be built into a framed wall.  This is done during construction or a remodeling project.  There is an insulated shell around the firebox that provides protection against overheating any wooden framing members.  Gas fireplaces can be vented horizontally through a sidewall or vertically through the roof by means of an aluminum, co-axial vent pipe.

A gas fireplace insert does not have this insulated cabinet or shell around the firebox.  An insert is used to update an existing fireplace.  An insert is slid-in (or “inserted”, thus the name) to an existing wood woodburning fireplace.  Gas inserts use a co-linear venting system and must be vented vertically.  Two, 4” flexible aluminum vent pipes are installed in the chimney.  One of these is for the exhaust gases to leave the unit, the other for combustion air to flow into the unit.

Below is a list of fireplace and grill stores that service California (CA)

Anaheim, CA

Embers West Inc.
1201 E Ball Rd
Anaheim, CA 92805

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Carlsbad, CA

AMS Fireplaces Inc
2864 Whiptail Loop East,
Carlsbad, CA 92010

Elk Grove, CA

Custom Fireside Shops
9097 Elk Grove Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624

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Jackson, CA

Sierra Hearth & Home, Inc.
619-B South Hwy 49
Jackson, CA 95642

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Loomis, CA

Valley Stove & Chimney Inc.
3129 Swetzer Road
Loomis, CA 95650

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Placerville, CA

Sierra Home Alternatives, Inc.
237 Placerville Drive
Placerville, CA 95667

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Quincy, CA

QUINCY HOT SPOT
2019 East Main St.
Quincy, CA 95971

Sacramento, CA

Custom Fireside Shops
5455 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95841

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Sacramento,, CA

Den Defenders
9912 Business Park Dr
Sacramento,, CA 95827

San Luis Obispo, CA

Forden's
3540 Sacramento Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Santa Cruz, CA

Woodstove & Sun, Inc.
510 Soquel Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Santa Rosa, CA

Warming Trends, Inc.
#4 South A Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Sonora, CA

Foothill Fireplace, Pools and Spas
18677 Eagle Ridge
Sonora, CA 95370

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Stockton, CA

Den Defenders
1401 W Fremont
Stockton, CA 95203

Templeton, CA

Forden's
507 N. Main Street
Templeton, CA 93465

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For more information, contact your local fireplace and grill store.

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