evan9381 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 anyone have one of these? how much are they, and should i expect to pay a lot to have it installed? im sure im going to have to get a plumber to do the gas line.. in my basement now, you go down the steps, theres a ~6x6 area, bathroom on right, laundry on left, then just past that, the room is about 23ft wide and maybe 12-14ft deep...the ceiling drops down about 8-10" pretty much in the middle of the room. i know that the main gas line is running through there, as the riser/whatever its called for the gas outside is right there. would i just need to get someone to come in, run a new pipe thru the dropped ceiling and then down to the fireplace? is there anything else (major) i would need beside the fireplace itself, a mantle, and the piping for the gas line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 anyone have one of these? how much are they, and should i expect to pay a lot to have it installed? im sure im going to have to get a plumber to do the gas line.. in my basement now, you go down the steps, theres a ~6x6 area, bathroom on right, laundry on left, then just past that, the room is about 23ft wide and maybe 12-14ft deep...the ceiling drops down about 8-10" pretty much in the middle of the room. i know that the main gas line is running through there, as the riser/whatever its called for the gas outside is right there. would i just need to get someone to come in, run a new pipe thru the dropped ceiling and then down to the fireplace? is there anything else (major) i would need beside the fireplace itself, a mantle, and the piping for the gas line? Call Ray Hughes 614-390-8585,He is certified to do gas line and will be very thourough and straight forward with you.He is also very reasonably priced and cares about his customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1647545496 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 i have one in my room and one in my garage. love em i believe they are both charmglow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Not sure if it is what you are looking for, but I have THIS one still for sale. Make me an offer if you are interested. KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 One thing about ventless is, be sure to get the right size for the area. Many people go too large and that's where most problems occur. Not enough combustible and vent air for the flame and you run into carbon-monoxide issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotart Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 we have one in our basement and it is awesome. Just note that the pilot light will burn a ton of gas. we have to remember to shut it all the way off as soon as it starts to get warm out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 killjoy - it looks like yours requires a vent, which is going to be too much work for where i want to put it...my basement is actually a half basement, and when im standing down there, looking out the window, the ground outside is about at my mid-torso level. below that is foundation brick, then obviously dirt on the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 rich - i'd hear what you're saying. i dont mind shutting it off and just busting out a lighter for the pilot the few times a month we'd fire it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotart Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 rich - i'd hear what you're saying. i dont mind shutting it off and just busting out a lighter for the pilot the few times a month we'd fire it up Ours has a push button igniter which only worked the first year. It still sparks but won't light the pilot. so now i use a lighter. I did notice that our furnace runs less when we light it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 we have one in our great room... just flip a switch and it's on... it's been great and does a good job of heating up the room... (mine was put in by M/I when the house was build so I'm not sure if this is exactly what you are looking for or not) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 i think thats what my dad has in his condo he's renting now. its actually pretty cool to hit a light switch and it turning on. i just want to find something to make the family room a little...whats the word im looking for...more full? all ive got now is tv and stand, L shaped couch, coffee table and 2 end tables, and a couple lamps, and the room is friggin huge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 get one of those amish electric ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaulsen Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 if you still need one i can get them and install them ( i own a heating company ) and i can do the gas pipe also...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 how much do they run for the unit and plumbing the gas line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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