Linear fireplace

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

Are there any linear fireplaces out there that don't throw out a ton of heat? I've seen stories where people purchased a linear fireplace and it threw so much heat that they didn't use it that often. I don't want to make a big mistake.

Any advice would be appreciated!

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tozmo1

6 years ago

The Majestic brand has heat management systems. Click on the part that says "manage my heat." I am in the process of having installed the Echelon I direct vent with two heat management systems that remove 50% (25% each). It's an extra $400 per heat management system, but worth it to be able to use the heat throughout the house and enjoy the ambiance. Other brands may have it too. The heat management systems are in addition to the regular venting that all direct vent gas fireplaces will need. Fortunately i had gotten a new furnace that vented differently from the old one and I was able to use the abandoned vent path with new ductwork that went through the roof in place of the old, so no new holes in the roof.

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lepperlock
Original Author
6 years ago
And are linear fireplaces on their way out or here to stay? I don't want to do a renovation and have it look dated already.
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JAN MOYER
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
They are either gas or electric, and yes they give off a ton of heat, and it must be on LOWEST ember glow to avoid that. Call a specialty shop in your area on SITE. and do not buy a damn thing online.
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Vancouver Gas Fireplaces
6 years ago
Most linear fireplaces we sell feature remotes that handle your comfort needs, so you can set them to a certain temperature.

Talk to your local retailer about fireplaces with heat control features. Travis Industries and Valor Fireplaces are great brands to consider and are widely available.
tozmo1
6 years ago
Definitely talk with a local retailer. Some of them have features that can direct 25 - 50% of the heat to your furnace (with ducting of course) and your existing HVAC system can circulate the heat throughout the entire house.
lepperlock
Original Author
6 years ago
Tozmo1

What brand or manufacturer has the feature that you can direct 25-50% of the heat into the ductwork?
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JAN MOYER
6 years ago
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Go. To a Local. and Reputable. Seller : ) Have then come to your home. Every situation is different. Six trips to get this.........gas. Almost ALL of them need straight up, venting.
Shre J
last year
Hi @Tozmo1, how is the Echelon I working out for you after all these years? We are planning to get Echelon II but cant find many reviews.
tozmo1
last year
@Shre J Love it! I crank it up every cold evening. it also has a light feature that I can turn on without the flame on warmer days for ambiance.

The trickiest thing was finding a heat resistant material for the upper part since I didn't want to run the tile that far up. I finally found a very cost effective cement panel option.

Here's the final:

Closer:

Someday I'll get the glass shelves for the cabinet space on the right side, 😄.
Kate
last year
The electric ones don’t put out much heat when on and you can leave the heat off and just have the flames. We installed one in our cottage and are in the process of doing another. Great option if you’re just looking for ambiance rather than as a heat source.
Shre J
last year
@Tozmo1 thank you so much for replying. Your review is super helpful. And I love the looks of your fireplace and its surrounding! The cement panel is such a smart idea. I will have to look into that. Thanks again for sharing :)
tozmo1
last year
@Shre J I got my cement panels from this company https://cementboardfabricators.com/

They were very easy to work with and the panels were cut to our specs or they will send you the proper saw blade to cut them yourself. The panels were very reasonable, the shipping was more than the product as they are very heavy and packed to ensure no damage i.e. in a shipping crate. That was five years ago, so who knows what's happening now.

All the best on this, keep us posted on progress.
ShadyWillowFarm
last year
I love my electric fireplace that I bought ONLINE. You can turn the heat fan on to blow hot air into the room, or leave it off.