Indoor & Outdoor Fireplaces, Plus Accessories

Question about converting from wood burning to gas or another fireplace that outputs heat?

We have a wood burning fireplace that’s an energy hog. Lots of cold air penetrates through it even with the damper closed. On top of that, it supposedly has a crack in the lining that will cost about $350 to fix. I hate it and don’t use it. Do I have any options for getting an insert that will enable me to use the fireplace to generate heat? Maybe one of those ventless gel-fuel deals? If I get an insert or whatever else you suggest, please let me know if I’ll need to fix the lining in order to use it. I do not have propane or natural gas in the house. Thanks!
Please state if you’re talking about a vented or a ventless option. Thanks!

You could close off the top of the fireplace and install ventless propane log set. With ventless, all heat produced stays in the house. of course you would have to have a tank and gas line hooked up but some propane companies will do this for free. The gel fuel is mostly for looks and not a cheap heat source.

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