[The Chipster]

Advice needed from established Villagers. We are newbies, recently arrived from Atlanta, now living the life in the Village of Dunedin. My wife wants a gas fireplace in our family room, not for the heat but for the ambiance in the cool season. Does anyone have experience with this? Advice?

[cathyp]

We have one and love it. Ours is ventless so it can go on a wall of your choice. It is the primary heat source for us in the winter.

[Sable99]

Just curious. I don't think they have gas in that area. How could you hook up a gas fireplace? I love our gas fireplace in Michigan!

[Waverunner]

We have a buried propane tank in our yard. It works for a ventless fireplace, a gas grill, a swim spa, and piped into the kitchen, for the future, awaiting a gas stovetop. The swim spa was first, all the others added after.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Sable99

Just curious. I don't think they have gas in that area. How could you hook up a gas fireplace? I love our gas fireplace in Michigan!

No natural gas south of 466A but some I understand use propane. We have a gas log fireplace in Illinois and an electric fireplace here in The Villages. We do use the fireplace some early January-February mornings to take the chill off. Actually the electric fireplace can be used without throwing off any heat. Our 55" television sits on top too.

I would recommend the electric over propane. It creates a nice ambience. A nice one can be purchased for about $2,500 retail and less if you catch a sale.

[villagetinker]

Check the price of propane as you may be shocked, as I understand it there is basically one supplier for the villages, suburban propane. I do not have or use this product, but see there trucks all the time. NOTE: there was a prior thread on propane suppliers and costs, you might want to search this out.

[The Chipster]

Thanks so much for all the comments. We do have a 250 gal. propane tank buried in our front yard. Electric fireplace is out since my wife does not think it looks "real". (as if a gas one does?). Any other comments from gas fireplace users will be appreciated.

[golf2140]

Before you say there is no natural gas in your area, contact TECO and ask them. You may be surprised