Bassemiers ® 2024 • 812-479-6338
4220 E Morgan Ave, Evansville, IN 47715
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Saturday: 9 am – 6 pm
Sunday: Closed
Generally speaking, while operating a gas fireplace improperly can be damaging to your home, taking the proper precautions can prevent any hazards that could arise. Ultimately, gas fireplaces are just as safe as any other hearth when used properly. Learn more about gas fireplace safety.
If your gas fireplace is fully vented with a sealed glass front, you can technically leave it running as long as you want. If there are no issues with the fireplace, and if everything is working properly, the only thing you’ll need to worry about is making sure it’s supplied with the right amount of gas.
However, if you have a vent-free gas fireplace and don’t have a sealed front, you should avoid leaving the fireplace on for more than about three hours at a time. Keep in mind, your gas fireplace will affect your monthly utility bill. So leaving it on for lengthy periods of time isn’t necessarily the most cost-effective way to use the gas fireplace.
The two main types of gas fireplaces are direct vent and ventless. Direct vent fireplaces require a venting system while ventless fireplaces do not.
It typically costs, on average, about $0.50 per hour to run a gas fireplace. A gas fireplace turned to the highest setting will use around 40,000 BTU/hour. Learn more about gas fireplaces.
Bassemiers ® 2024 • 812-479-6338
4220 E Morgan Ave, Evansville, IN 47715
Monday – Saturday: 9 am – 6 pm
Sunday: Closed