Vent-free Gas Fireplaces

Direct-vent Gas Fireplaces

A vent-free or unvented gas fireplace is the simplest and least expensive route to having a fireplace in your home. The unit has no chimney. This allows easy room placement and design options. Many of our customers have placed televisions or bookcases in the space above a vent-free fireplace. Vent-free gas fireplaces are an excellent room heater and 99.9% efficient. The pros and cons of a vent-free fireplace are the same as vent-free gas logs.

Vent-free Facts

  • Excellent source of supplemental heat
  • Operates during power outages
  • Nearly instant heat output
  • “Vent-Free” does not mean “Odor-Free” – some people are sensitive to room vented appliances
  • Combustion air drawn from room
  • Options: fan kit, remote control, wall switch, wall or remote thermostat, hood, & refractory
  • All of our vent-free fireplaces come with fixed or sliding mesh screens
  • Available in LP or Natural Gas
  • Vent-free units are not approved for bedrooms, bathrooms, or other areas classified as a confined space, unless less than 10,000 BTUs and approved for such applications
  • Our “universal” vent-free fireboxes will accept any approved vent-free gas log
  • Adjustable flame height and heat output
  • All fireplaces must be installed according to manufacturer’s specifications and by a certified installer.
  • Clearance to combustibles must be maintained by builder / homeowner

White Mountain Boulevard Linear

With its outsize proportions, its contemporary burner, and its programmable multi-color LED lighting system concealed beneath an ocean of crushed glass, a Boulevard Large Linear Vent-Free See-Through Fireplace makes a bold statement that’s sure to turn heads in any setting. The Boulevard 60 See-Through installs as a conventional see-through on an interior wall, but also works as an indoor/outdoor see-through on an exterior wall (requires stainless steel frame for outside wall).  Available in LP (38,500 BTUs) and Natural Gas (40,000 BTUs). A fine mesh barrier screen comes standard with each model.

Monessen Artisan Vent-free Linear

The Artisan brings the ambiance of a fireplace to your space. This vent free gas fireplace is one of a kind, forever changing how you look at hearths. Adding modern heat to your home is simple and effective with no venting required. The Artisan enhances your fireside experience with clean, contemporary lines and gorgeous flames. The sleek look of this linear fireplace can be added nearly anywhere, warming your home with 99.9 percent efficiency. The final touches are the shimmering fireglass and accent lighting that transform this sleek fireplace into an eye-catching show.

Astria Marquee Vent-free Firebox

Designed for large, custom applications, the Marquee fireplaces feature a 30″ tall, and full brick-to-face design with no visible sheet metal. Mosaic Masonry™ system is available in traditional Warm Red or Ivory brick color in four different patterns or choose one of our many refractory liner options. All models are fully insulated, clean faced and outside air ready. When only an authentic masonry fireplace will do, the Marquee presents a tremendous opportunity with the benefit of 99% heating efficiency at a fraction of the site built cost.

Lo-rider Universal Vent-Free Firebox

Its name says it all! Installed flush to the floor with an extra-tall opening, the Lo-Rider vent-free firebox mimics the look of a true wood-burning fireplace. It is. the perfect match for your unique space with your option of a  vent-free logset installed, hideaway screens, and a trio of add-ons. With a choice of interior panels, the Lo-Rider fits any style of room. And, like all of our vent-free fireboxes, the Lo-Rider delivers maximum heat to your space while the ventless zero-clearance design lets you install it just about anywhere. Available in 32", 36" and 42" openings.

Premium Vent-Free Firebox

Breckenridge Premium fireboxes add a little more overall depth – 20 7/16 inches – and a taller opening to showcase today’s bigger log sets in a 32", 36" or 42" wide opening. Complete the Premium Firebox with one of five ceramic fiber liners, decorative accessories in three styles and two finishes, a blower – and even a lighting kit for use with a switch or dimmer control. Surround the installation with a traditional cabinet or corner mantel. It will accept any vent-free log set sold by Bart Fireside.

Exacta Series Vent-Free Firebox

Enjoy the fireplace you've always wanted without a lot of expense. Combined with your choice of vent-free gas logs, the Exacta firebox creates an inviting atmosphere for almost anywhere. You get maximum airflow that efficiently adds heat to your home while the zero-clearance design gives you flexibility and helps save installation dollars. Available in 32", 36" and 42" openings with a clean, louverless design. Screens tuck away into hidden pockets. Can be purchased with herringbone or traditional stacked concrete panels or without a liner.

Attribute Series Vent-Free Firebox

With a big presence and Monessen's angled design that pushes out more heat, the Attribute vent-free firebox delivers a fireside experience with style. Choose trendy grey or classic red-brown interior panels in herringbone or traditional stacked - or go modern with reflective black glass for a subtle sophisticated twist. Finish your fireplace right up to the firebox with the material of your choice and add the vent-free gas log set or burner of your choosing for a perfect custom look. Available in 32", 36" or 42" opening. 

Deluxe Vent-Free Firebox

Designed for installation in tight spaces, Breckenridge Deluxe fireboxes measure just 16 1/2" deep for the 32-inch model and 19" for the 36- and 42-inch models, yet still allow installation of a blower. We offer an assortment of decorative arched doors, louvers, and frames for the Deluxe fireboxes – accessories normally reserved for manufacturers’ upscale models. Liners include five styles in ceramic fiber, one in refractory, plus stainless steel and black reflective. Surround your fireplace with a traditional-style cabinet or corner mantel in one of five finishes, or choose stainable oak or hardwood.

See-Through & Peninsula Fireboxes

These offer the unique look of a see-thru, peninsula, or corner fireplace for dramatic installations. The firebox can be built-in and finished to taste or purchase a complete package and have a fireplace in a day. The logs provide heat for two rooms and are remote, wall switch, or thermostat ready

White Mountain Innsbrook Insert

The Innsbrook is the best option for a masonry chimney that cannot take a conventional set of vent-free logs due to an inoperable chimney. Innsbrook vent-free inserts feature multiple liner options , with hand-painted ceramic fiber logs nestled atop the variable-flame burner, to create an exceptionally attractive traditional fireplace. The unique burner produces natural flickering flames that dance and delight – warming your heart as it warms your soles. It is available in two sizes to fit most masonry fireplaces.

Monessen Solstice Insert

The Solstice vent free gas insert quickly and easily turns an old, wasteful fireplace into a beautiful, highly efficient heat source. Coming from the leader in vent free technology, you can expect the gorgeous Solstice to provide excellent heating efficiency without the high cost of extensive renovations or construction.

Retain the look of a traditional hearth with realistic log sets or switch it up with flames rising through modern fireglass. The Solstice is what you make it, fitting into your home and family with ease.

White Mountain Vail System

At 99.9 percent efficient, the vent-free Vail Fireplace delivers more heat for your energy dollars – 32,000 Btu for the Vail 32 and 36,000 Btu for the Vail 36. Ceramic glazed pellets in the burner tumble and swirl the gas to produce a natural flickering flame. Choose one of two available log sets – Ceramic Fiber or Refractory. Both are hand painted for exceptional realism and exquisite detail. Choose one of five liners – aged brick, stacked limestone, traditional, banded brick, or black porcelain. The matte black arched screen front perfectly frames the logs and optional brick liner to create an exceptionally beautiful fireplace. All Vail fireplaces come with matte black slat louvers and hood.

Monessen Aria Series System

The Aria vent free gas fireplace is designed to add big, bold and beautiful flames to spaces requiring generous, efficient heat.  Expansive views gives a glimpse into the 37,000 BTUs that add comfort and ambiance to your home. With the freedom to install almost anywhere with a sleek finish, the Aria is an amenity almost any room can afford.

Carol Rose Stainless Outdoor

Think of an outdoor firebox as the canvas that lets you create your ideal fireplace. Built using the same rugged construction as our fireplaces, the outdoor firebox is a ventless design that’s certified for use with an outdoor burner. Choose a contemporary burner or a traditional log set to suit your taste.

Villa Outdoor Vent-Free Fireplace

Join the party. The compact, entry-level Villa Gas Outdoor Gas Fireplace is at home on your deck or patio, or to accent your outdoor kitchen in an authentic masonry look. So simple to install—let’s get started.

Direct-vent Gas Fireplaces

A direct-vent gas fireplace has a sealed combustion chamber that prevents any combustion gases from entering the room. Also, the combustion air is drawn from the outside. This allows a direct-vent fireplace to be installed in any room, including bedrooms and baths. In homes that are very tight or when occupants are sensitive to room venting (vent-free), a direct-vent fireplace is the way to go.

There are very little design limitations with a direct-vent gas fireplace. They can vent horizontally to an outside wall or vertically through the roof. Also the direct-vents available at Bart Fireside are designed with a convection heat exchanger that makes a typical 80% efficient direct-vent fireplace more cost effective to operate than a 99.9% efficient vent-free fireplace, because it is able to heat many rooms.

Direct-vent Fireplace Facts

  • One of the most cost effective supplemental heat sources
  • Operates during power outagesMore realistic flame than vent-free appliancesFlame behind protective glass that radiates heat
  • Options:  fan kit, remote control, wall switch, wall or remote thermostat, firebrick designs, decorative faceplates
  • Combustion air drawn from outside
  • No odors
  • Direct units are available in widths and shapes to fit nearly any room and decor
  • Greater BTUs than vent-free appliances, which means more heat and flame
  • All fireplaces must be installed according to manufacturer’s specifications and by a certified installer
  • Clearance to combustibles must be maintained by builder / homeowner
  • Available in LP or Natural Gas

DaVinci Fully Custom Linears

Flare Custom Linears

Ortal Direct Vent Fireplaces

White Mountain Boulevard Linear

Napoleon Vector Series 

Ambiance Inspiration Insert

Ambiance Intrigue

White Mountain Hearth Rushmore 40 See-Through Fireplace

White Mountain Hearth Tahoe

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