Not many people are wise about the ins and outs of fireplaces which can seem daunting if you want to get one installed. One of the most important things to know about flueless gas fires is the different types of flues you get. However, once you have done some research it is easy to get the hang of it and you will know which style is best suited to your home.



A balanced flue works through a twin - walled pipe which exits horizontally through an external wall or vertically through the roof. The outer pipe draws air from the outside while the inner pipe pushes out the products of combustion. There are many benefits of this type of flue such as that they are safe to use and have a minimal fuel consumption. Many people think that if they don't have a chimney they can't get flueless gas fires but this is not the case as balanced flues can be installed with or without a conventional chimney.

When enquiring about flueless gas fires you may find that you have a powered flue. This is an open fronted gas appliance that has an electronically driven fan system. You will find that it may be either partly recessed or surface mounted on the outside of the wall in order to push out the flue gasses.

If you have a modern home you are more than likely going to have a pre - cast flue. You will be able to distinguish this because you will have either a raised ridge terminal or a metal flue cowl on your roof. Again this is not a problem if you are looking to get flueless gas fires installed because there are many different varieties to suit each type of flue.

You should quickly and easily be able to tell if you have a pre - fabricated flue because there will be a metal flue cowl on your roof. If you are not sure what kind of flue you have or even if you have one at all, there are plenty of professionals out there who will be more than willing to help you.

Something very important to remember with flueless gas fires is that installed gas appliances is not a DIY job. It is very important that you get a professional to do the work for you because if you don't know what you are doing you may end up creating something that is hazardous to your home and the people living in it.