Remove existing chimney cap and damper from top of chimney.
Installing gas fireplace in existing chimney.
Gas fireplace inserts can range from 4 000 to 6 000 before installation.
Yes you can easily add a gas fireplace insert into your existing chimney.
Installing a fireplace without a chimney really is not that difficult.
Inserts are usually cut in various sizes to suit your preferences and needs.
Hire a plumber to run the gas line during the framing process and connect it to the fireplace 250 to 500.
Place the fireplace in the desired area.
Here are the average prices installed which includes the flue vent or chimney.
Gas fireplaces offer safe and cost efficient heating solutions.
Connect the fireplace to its respective fuel source if applicable.
Follow these steps to install a fireplace without a chimney.
Ventless gas fireplaces do not require a flue and gel powered or electric fireplaces don t even require a gas line.
Some gas burning fireplaces have a direct vent and some have no vents.
The cost to install a gas fireplace is 2 300 to 4 000 a traditional wood burning fireplace runs 1 900 to 3 300 and an electric fireplace costs 100 to 2 200 building a masonry fireplace costs 3 500 to 5 600.
Drop both airflow intake and exhaust liners down the chimney flue.
Use high temperature silicone sealant to secure top plate to chimney top.
Can i install a gas fireplace into existing chimney.
In addition to a basic set of hand tools you ll need a circular saw and a drill.
The materials for the wood framing drywall and stucco coating cost an additional 175.
Chimney and fireplace installation specialists can modernize an existing fireplace with a new gas burning unit or install one in a new home or during a remodel.
In fact a fireplace insert is an appliance designed to fit into an existing fireplace.
Run electrical power to fireplace and install a duplex receptacle.
Fireplace installation costs between 100 and 5 600 depending on the type.
However there are options if you don t have a chimney.