Direct Vent Gas Stoves versus Ventless Gas Stoves

Several years ago we lost electricity to our home for four days during the winter. Fortunately we had a wood fireplace that kept the home from dropping below 32 degrees and preventing frozen pipes. However, the fireplace struggled to keep the home at 45 degrees. Needless to say, living through those cold days and nights was quite miserable. Shortly after we had electricity restored to our home we went out and purchased a direct vent gas stove. In the process of looking at gas stoves I learned quite a bit about vented gas stoves and ventless gas stoves.

The combusted fuel pollutants include Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, and Nitrogen Dioxide. Though the pollutant levels released from ventless gas stoves are well below Federal guidelines, combined with the facts that a home is tightly sealed during the winter months and that there is other air pollutants trapped in the home, one has to question the air quality of a home burning a ventless gas stove.

Ventless gas stoves typically cost less than vented gas stoves. Ventless gas stoves start out at around $500, where direct vent gas stoves are priced in the $1,000 to $2,000 price range.

Ventless and Direct Vent Gas Stove Options

Direct vent and ventless gas stoves are available in numerous styles, sizes and BTU (heat output levels). Glass options also vary widely. Carefully consider the room(s) that you plan to heat with it and ask the stove supplier what is best for your particular situation.