How to change a gas starter/wood burning/fireplace over to a gas firep

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It is a double sided fireplace.

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Sharon on Jul 06, 2017

I think that would be a job for a pro (with insurance) as you don't want your house to blow up and have the insurance negated.

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Mike on Jul 06, 2017

This is a difficult DIY project. I would contact a plumber that can plan the project and pull the correct permit. When using gas in your home for a fireplace everything must be vented properly to avoid C.Monx poisoning.

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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Jul 06, 2017

Here are a couple links to get you started.

http://community.homedepot.com/howto/DiscussionDetail/I-want-to-convert-my-wood-burning-fireplace-and-gas-starter-9065000000007ya

http://www.doityourself.com/forum/fireplaces-wood-burning-heating-stoves-flues-chimneys/145416-convert-gas-starter-gas-logs-diy-job.html

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Rose Broadway on Jul 06, 2017

We did this to our fireplace and love it. Gas is not something to fool with if you aren't educated in it, very dangerous! I would say call an expert like we did.

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Hillela G. on Jul 07, 2017

I'm not sure this is an expertless kind of project- but if you do, take care! You got this!

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Johnavallance82 on May 23, 2022

Call in a Gas Safe installer to do the job for you - it could save your life!

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