Gas?

[StrawberryGal]

We are purchasing Gas Fireplace from Tri-County Hearth and Patio in Waldorf and we need to find a gas company that can install tank and fill the tank when needed. Also, which gas is cheaper and better?

What are your recommendations?

 

[kom526]

Why gas?

 

[StrawberryGal]

Why gas?

Because we don't want electric fireplace (our electric bill is high as it is) and we don't have any place to put "vent" fireplace in our house. We decided to go with Vent-Free gas fireplace.

 

[ImAChvyGirl]

Because we don't want electric fireplace (our electric bill is high as it is) and we don't have any place to put "vent" fireplace in our house. We decided to go with Vent-Free gas fireplace.

We have a vent free gas fireplace in our house. We went to lowes and bought two 100 pound propane cylinders and we transport them to a facility that can fill them for us. We checked into the delevery service but found that it was way to much to pay every year. We pay about $100.00 to fill one of our cylinders and it lasts about two months. We got two so that we would always have a back up filled. It is another idea to think about.

 

[fredsaid2]

I had one and loved it! We used Taylor Gas for the propane service and the installation of the fireplace.

 

[itsbob]

If you buy the fireplace from a Gas supplier won't they install everything??

 

[StrawberryGal]

If you buy the fireplace from a Gas supplier won't they install everything??

I only need to get tank and gas from the gas supplier since the Tri-County Hearth and Patio Center are installing (gas pipes, fireplace, blower, etc.) everything but the tank and gas.

 

[kom526]

Aren't there moisture problems associated w/ vent free gas fireplaces? I think I read that somewhere on here.:shrug: No place for a sideshot powered chimney, huh?

 

[GWguy]

Aren't there moisture problems associated w/ vent free gas fireplaces? I think I read that somewhere on here.:shrug: No place for a sideshot powered chimney, huh?

Yeah, we discussed that at length somewhere not too long ago. Someone posted a link to some good info on that subject. Basically we said that a non-vented heater creates moisture, sometimes excessive, if used continuously in an enclosed space. It also uses Oxygen from the room, so all new heaters are equipped with O2 sensors to shut them down if the O2 levels drop too low.

Not that these are big concerns, but you need to be aware of them.

 

[StrawberryGal]

Aren't there moisture problems associated w/ vent free gas fireplaces? I think I read that somewhere on here.:shrug: No place for a sideshot powered chimney, huh?

No, there shouldn't be any moisture problems associated with vent free gas fireplaces. I don't see how it could be moisture problems since there is no "vent" for the water to get in. It is more of carbon m. (spelling?) poisoning issue. They told us to crack a window to keep the air clean and install an alarm to notify us of the carbon level. They both are pretty easy to do.

 

[BOHDEN]

Did you know that if you only have a gas fireplace, that the prices are higher per gallon, due to the fact that you won't use as much gas. If you call around they will ask the question, how many appliances.
I use Aero Energy In Prince Frederick

 

[GWguy]

No, there shouldn't be any moisture problems associated with vent free gas fireplaces. I don't see how it could be moisture problems since there is no "vent" for the water to get in. It is more of carbon m. (spelling?) poisoning issue. They told us to crack a window to keep the air clean and install an alarm to notify us of the carbon level. They both are pretty easy to do.

Water doesn't get "in". It's a by-product of combustion. For every gallon of fuel you burn, you create one gallon of water. Ever see water dripping out of an exhaust pipe on a car? That's from the fuel burning.

 

[StrawberryGal]

Water doesn't get "in". It's a by-product of combustion. For every gallon of fuel you burn, you create one gallon of water.

Ah, okay. That's make sense now. We aren't planning to use fireplace very often anyway. We just wants it for a very cold day to prevent from our heat pump working too hard to keep the house warm and when the power goes out, at least, we have something to stay warm until the power comes back on.

I am well aware of the gas prices are quite high. I am just looking for which gas company is the best (have good rep. and service).

 

[dorothydot]

Yes, this is something we have long wanted. Using propane cylinders does make sense... providing we can transport them.

Like Strawberry Gal, we would likely use the gas fireplace (or maybe a gas "wood" stove??) to supplement the heat pump and as emergency heat during power failures.

Any ideas as to pricing? Please?
Dot

 

[StrawberryGal]

BUMP!

I really need recommendation since we are having new fireplace installing ASAP and we need the tank and gas provider.

Also, which gas would you recommend? Gas or Propone? Which one burn cleaner and doesn't burn through fast?

 

[GWguy]

BUMP!

I really need recommendation since we are having new fireplace installing ASAP and we need the tank and gas provider.

Also, which gas would you recommend? Gas or Propone? Which one burn cleaner and doesn't burn through fast?

Don't have gas, so I can't make a recommendation on a vendor, but you don't have much choice for fuel. IF there is a natural gas pipeline in your area, and it can be, or already is extended into your home, then that is what you would use. If natural gas is not available, the the only alternative is propane in bottles. Natural gas is not made available in bottle form. Natrual gas is also cheaper than bottled propane.

 

[StrawberryGal]

Don't have gas, so I can't make a recommendation on a vendor, but you don't have much choice for fuel. IF there is a natural gas pipeline in your area, and it can be, or already is extended into your home, then that is what you would use. If natural gas is not available, the the only alternative is propane in bottles. Natural gas is not made available in bottle form. Natrual gas is also cheaper than bottled propane.

There is no natural gas services/providers in St. Mary's County?

I don't have the pipeline installed yet. We are paying someone to install the pipeline/gasline.

 

[shmltn]

We are purchasing Gas Fireplace from Tri-County Hearth and Patio in Waldorf and we need to find a gas company that can install tank and fill the tank when needed. Also, which gas is cheaper and better?

What are your recommendations?

There was a thread "Propane Prices" last week in the "Life in So Md" forum, I believe. Lots of people posted info about what they paid and what company was best. Maybe you could check that thread for help?

 

[dorothydot]

Thank you!

Strawberry - just go to the "search: " box at the top of this webpage and type in "Propane Prices" --- then click "go". You'll get the thread to click on and read.

Dot

 

[StrawberryGal]

Head up! We decided to go with Taylor Gas Provider using the Propane Gas and leasing a tank.

We didn't get very many advices here about the local providers, and we took it up ourselves calling around asking our friends who have gas for thier fireplace and cooking range.