Updating Your Fireplace

Tired of your old gas fireplace? Before you buy a new one, consider updating your current gas fireplace. Different accessories and upgrades can completely change the look and feel of your gas fireplace.

Before you change anything you must know what kind of gas fireplace you have. Do you have natural gas or propane? Knowing which kind of gas fireplace you have is very important before changing anything involved with the working parts of a gas fireplace. Why? So you can be sure to purchase the correct accessories for your type of gas fireplace. If you are replacing gas logs, what type you get depends on your fireplace ventilation system.

Determine the type gas you have coming into your gas fireplace as well as your venting system.

If you are located in a large city, chances are the natural gas system is in place. Most of the larger cities have a very large network of gas pipelines ran through out the city. This is sort of like the cable or water bill that you receive monthly. The monthly fee is based on how much natural gas you consume which will depend on how often and how long the natural fireplaces are used everyday.

If you are located outside of a large city, it may be necessary for you to use the propane as fireplace. The propane company will deliver a large storage tank that is left at the location. If you are worried about the appearance of the tank, some of them can be buried underground with just the top of the tank exposed so it can be refilled. This tank will then be connected to the location of the gas fireplace. As the propane is used, the propane company will then come and refill the storage tank. How often refills are needed is determined by the size of the tank and how the propane is consumed on a daily basis.

If you don't know the type of gas or venting system of your gas fireplace, call your local gas company. They will come to your location and help determine what you have.

The type of venting system will also need to be known before some of the internal working parts of the gas fireplace can be exchanged or upgraded. The type of replacement of the glass doors are depend on the venting system. The gas fireplaces direct vent operates with the doors closed. But the ventless gas fireplace will operate with the doors open.

There are several different accessories that will enhance the look and feel of any fireplace. If you have a gas fireplace the addition of the fireplace tools and a fireplace wood holder will add to the ambiance of the fireplace that we all long for. Items like the fireplace hearth rug and the other little knick knacks will help.

So if you plan to change the gas fireplace accessories it will be necessary to know which type or gas your fireplace uses. The change or upgrade of the glass doors will depend if you have the ventless gas fireplaces or the gas fireplaces direct vent.

So once you know which correct accessories to buy, you are free to update your gas fireplace. Going from tinted glass to clear glass gives your gas fireplace an open feel, perfect for small rooms. Get rid of outdated accessories like brass, and update with sleek and modern iron gas fireplace accessories.

Don't neglect the mantel. Cleaning the mantel or repainting it can update the look of your gas fireplace as well. A common trend in interior decorating is to surround a fireplace with tile instead of a mantel. It's easy to do and gives the whole room a modern look.