Ventless Gas Stoves: Maintenance And Repair

Ventless gas stoves and fireplaces have really come a long way in the last twenty years. They now look more realistic, have more safety features, and their technology is more advanced. However, with all this progress regular maintenance is still required. Here are a few things you can do on your own without having to call a professional.

Humidity

Because of the design of a ventless gas stove, burning will produce moisture. You may notice white vapors around the stove as it’s burning. In a typical vented style you wouldn’t see this. The moisture produced would be fluted out the chimney. Since there is no where in a ventless version to go, it will get trapped in your house. You may see condensation building up on windows and other cold surfaces. To some people this isn’t a problem. But for others, it may be a big deal. You can try to combat this by having a dehumidifier in the room with the stove.

Carbon Monoxide

Newer ventless models have solved this problem by adding a sensor in the unit that will trigger if it senses the oxygen levels go down, or the carbon monoxide levels increase. The best way to avoid a potentially deadly problem with this is to have everything installed by a professional. Don’t rely on the built in sensor to warn you of danger. Make sure you have carbon monoxide detectors installed throughout your home, especially in the room with the ventless stove.