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Originally Posted by gmeteer
We used one in a house in NY. They put out lots of heat and also add humidity to the air, making the house more comfortable. Downside, the products of combustion seem to be H2O and soot. The soot collects on the ceilings so after a few years it is really noticeable.
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Down here, we call direct vent, B-vent. It is sealed combustion, so the house is not affected by combustion gases or moisture.
I would never install a regular vent-free, or vented insert/fireplace in any house I own. They are worthless except for aesthetics.
The direct vent, on the other hand, is a great appliance. It combines beauty with function.