Do gas fireplaces come in both natural gas and propane versions?
Yes. Nearly every gas fireplace we carry is offered in a natural-gas or a propane version, and many ship convertible with an LP or NG kit in the box. Same firebox and styling either way — the fuel-specific parts are the orifice, regulator, and sometimes the pilot. You pick the version that matches your home's fuel.
Same fireplace, two fuel setups
When you look at a model like Napoleon's Ascent 36 or Heat & Glo's 6000CLX, the cabinet, glass, logs, and burner are the same regardless of fuel. What changes is a short list of metering parts — the burner orifice, the appliance regulator or its selector, and sometimes the pilot orifice — sized for the pressure of natural gas or propane. Manufacturers publish each model with an NG part number and an LP part number, or as a single unit that ships with a conversion kit so a licensed tech can set it either way.
Convertible, but not casually
Convertible doesn't mean you can flip it yourself. A conversion means swapping the correct factory parts, resetting the manifold pressure with a manometer, and verifying the flame — licensed gas work in North Carolina, and the only way to keep the warranty intact. We do these conversions when a customer moves a unit between homes, or when a street switches from propane to a new natural-gas main. What we won't do is let an unconverted unit run on the wrong fuel, because that's where sooting and over-firing start.
Matching it to your WNC home
The practical takeaway: tell us your fuel and we'll spec the right version from the start. On the Asheville and Hendersonville mains, that's the natural-gas build. Out in Fairview, Candler, Brevard, and the cabins, it's the propane build — and Kozy Heat's cold-climate units and zero-electricity Valors are strong LP picks for those homes. Either way you get identical looks and comparable heat. Come see the models at our Asheville showroom or call (828) 545-0525.
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