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About gas stove installation
When installing your gas stove, it is important to consider the amount
of clearance needed between the stove and walls, as well as the distance
from more flammable objects, such as doors and draperies. Some gas
stoves can be installed with as little as four inches of clearance.
Your new gas stove will need to be vented to the outside air. This can
be accomplished through an existing chimney, or a B-vent aluminum gas
pipe. The chimney can go directly through the wall of your home, or
through the ceiling above the stove. Certain models of gas stoves are
termed “vent-free”, and as such, require no venting.
Gas stoves are generally controlled by a wall mounted thermostat or a
remote control. You can even adjust the heat output and flame height on
some models. Equipped with variable speed blowers and extra-wide glass
doors, a gas stove can effectively heat your entire home, if need be,
and provide you and your family a view of the beautiful flames. With a
wide variety of styles and finishes to choose from, you can be sure to
find just the stove to fit your home’s décor, meet your needs, and not
break your budget.
When having your new gas stove installed in your home, the HPBA
recommends that you contract with a specialty retailer or a certified
professional stove installer. In addition to making sure the
installation is done in the correct and safest fashion, a professional
installer will make sure to obtain the proper building permits and make
sure that all the installation is up to local and state codes.
Gas stoves are generally some of the cleanest burning heating appliances
around, and require little maintenance throughout their working life. It
is recommended, however that the stove be professionally cleaned at
least one time every two years to ensure to performance and the safety
of your family. Your chimney and all associated vents should also be
inspected and cleaned by a professional chimney sweep, as certified by
the Chimney Safety Institute of America. You will be able to perform
some of the general maintenance associated with your stove, such as
cleaning the glass and cleaning the blower motor.
Gas stoves usually operate on either natural gas or propane, with the
most common being natural gas. Most stoves available can operate on both
types of fuel but are installed and set up to operate on one or the
other. If you need to switch fuel at some point after installation, you
can usually convert to the other fuel source with the use of an adapter
kit.
While the cost of owning a pellet stove is usually very reasonable, you
need to budget, not only for the purchase of the stove itself, but for
the installation of the stove, the chimney pipe, and the annual cost of
maintenance and fuel.
Resources:
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