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Anyone buy a gas fireplace for a new room addition online?

5 years ago

I am adding a living room addition to my home and plan to include a natural gas, direct vent fireplace. From what I can see, the pricing online is very favorable compared to the local dealer by a wide margin yet I know nothing about brands, options etc. Anyone buy a gas fireplace for new construction online? Looking for recommendations or where to shop (or models to consider). I am thinking black and relatively clean/simple looking. Thanks.

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Barnes Custom Builders

5 years ago

This is what you're paying for at the local supplier. Someone that has the expertise and knowledge to make sure you purchase the correct model for your space, and that it will work. They will also provide installation and repair support after install. There are some things that should not be purchased online, and IMO this is one of those things.

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Jamie Ludwig
5 years ago
We just ordered a new fireplace insert for our great room/Kitchen remodel. The local supplier came to our home, measured, made sure the unit was the correct size for our needs. There are many codes to comply with (to make sure the unit will not burn your house down!) Then he will give our contractor the correct measurements for the rough in for space where the fireplace will be installed and vented. After that they will install the unit and make sure it is working properly. ALL that is so worth the extra money.
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tedbixby
5 years ago
Who is installing this? Are you comparing apples to apples?

IMO- save the money somewhere else that wouldn't be related to your family's safety..
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dlc9x9
Original Author
5 years ago
Fair points but I'd like to explore the option given the price appears to be close to double through the local dealer. Those will be considerations when it comes to making a purchase decision. I am working with a very experienced home builder whose work i know well so I am less concerned about safety/installation in this particular case. If it turns out the difference is more modest then I would certainly go with a local dealer but I'd like to price it out.
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tedbixby
5 years ago
Have you talked to your builder about this? Often the builder gets a contractors price and will pass that onto the homeowner, too. And often the builder doesn't like to outsource as they are giving you a warranty on the house and if you have an issue with a product not from one of their sources they don't want to be chasing it down to get it fixed. I've known builders to not offer a warranty on the house if the homeowner strays from their sources. Just make sure your builder is on the same page. If he is like most builders and you start wanting to outsource stuff, he isn't going to be happy for many reasons.
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dlc9x9
Original Author
5 years ago
I am currently working with the dealer he typically uses. He understands the fixture choices are ultimately mine and he won't have an issue if I want to purchase elsewhere.
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PRO
Vancouver Gas Fireplaces
5 years ago
Which websites are you looking at specifically?

And is the dealer giving you pricing including installation?

You also have to think about the products involved, just because they're both direct vent fireplaces of roughly the same size, doesn't mean they're comparable.
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