How to open and remove the glass cover on a gas fireplace.
It's not a good idea to replace the glass in a direct vent fireplace with a fireplace door.The facing frame of a direct vent unit is sealed with glass.The sealed design of a direct vent fireplace keeps the air in the home clean by drawing all the exhaust and byproducts out of the house.
If the fireplace is rendered useless if the full front facing is removed, contact the manufacturer to see if a replacement can be found.
With all of the warm air going back outside, one may wonder how a fireplace can heat a room.
All direct vent fireplaces come with their own gas log sets.A grate and glowing ember bed will be included in the logs.Napoleon has more modern glass embers, mineral rocks, and wrought iron globes options with their direct vents.
If the glass panel is looking dirty, follow the instructions on how to remove it from the frame and gasket.There is a glass cleaner that does not contain ammonia.Check the gasket around the frame while it's out.The gasket rope needs to be replaced if it is damaged.
The glass needs to be replaced if it is damaged.Fast Replacement Glass can help you get what you need, including a new gasket for the frame.Some direct vent fireplaces can only have the glass, gasket, and frame replaced as part of the unit.
If you want to update the look of the fireplace, we offer direct vent safety screens in various decor styles that snap right onto the existing frame with strong earth magnets.They are an extra safety barrier from the hot glass panel.The safety screen has to go over the glass.
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