Arden, North Carolina

Can I put gas logs in my Heatilator wood-burning fireplace?

For Arden, usually yes on the log question — the 1980s-90s homes in Royal Pines and Skyland tend to have open masonry fireboxes that accept a vented gas log set once we tap the gas main. But those same fireboxes are drafty heat-losers, so we often make the case for a sealed insert instead. Call (828) 545-0525.

Your open fireplace is probably costing you heat

Arden's tired 1980s-90s open masonry fireboxes pull warm room air up the chimney even when there's no fire going. A vented gas log set keeps that dynamic — a gorgeous flame with the heat headed up the flue. A sealed gas insert with a liner converts the same opening into a real heater that holds warmth in the room. For most Skyland and Royal Pines homeowners chasing actual heat, that's the recommendation.

When vented logs are the right call

If you mainly want ambiance a few evenings a week and already have central heat, vented logs are the simpler, lower-cost path — and with an open masonry firebox they're usually straightforward to install. We'd rather get you the right appliance than the priciest one, so we lay out that tradeoff honestly. Our guide at /guides/vented-vs-ventless-gas-logs spells out the differences.

Gas main, Buncombe permit, 15 minutes away

Natural gas reaches most of Arden, so the line is often a tap-and-run — but it's still licensed work we permit and pressure-test. We pull the Buncombe County permit and meet the inspector, 15 minutes south of our Emma Rd showroom. Send your model number to see which route your firebox supports.

Fireplace help in Arden

We install and service fireplaces throughout Arden and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes south from our Asheville-area showroom.

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