LEISURE WORLD Pool and Hearth’s Gas Hearth Appliances

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General
Leisure World Pool and Hearth sells and installs many different gas burning products including gas logs, fireplace inserts, complete fireplaces and stoves along with the appropriate venting systems if applicable. All of the brands we represent have been carefully selected and researched in order to provide our customers with a variety of efficient, reliable products at a great value. Additionally, our product offerings are constantly evolving to keep up with the constantly changing demands of our customers. Most importantly, dealing with a variety of manufacturers and product types allows us to recommend the best product for the application as not all companies have a product for every need. Aside from assisting in selecting the right unit for your unique situation, much of the value we provide is our unmatched technical expertise and in-house, turn-key installations. Having an NFI certified Master Hearth Professional conduct on-site evaluations in order to properly plan the job and estimate it to the penny ahead of time differentiates us from the competition. After all, the best products are average or worse if not installed correctly.

Leisure World Pool and Hearth specializes in high efficiency gas burning heating appliances as opposed to inefficient “builder” grade fireplaces that are commonly found in newer homes. In fact, many homeowners come to us looking to upgrade their unsightly, inefficient builder fireplace to something heat producing. This common scenario can be approached in a number of ways including the installation of a small insert or ripping out the fireplace and chimney and replacing it entirely with a high efficiency Mendota fireplace.

Gas Logs and Log Alternatives
The traditional “hold your breath and light” gas logs are a thing of the past. All of Leisure World’s gas logs and log alternatives include a standard safety pilot and are generally accompanied by a remote control to activate the burner to eliminate the need to reach into the fireplace at all. Today’s gas logs come in a wide variety of styles and types. Here is a rundown of the three major gas log categories:

Vented: Hargrove, Rasmussen, Monessen—A traditional vented log set focuses on big flame and realistic burn. Vented sets generally utilize some kind of pan burner filled with a media such as sand to distribute the gas evenly which leads to a rich, sooty orange flame very similar in appearance to a real wood fire. These sets are available in all sizes including large sizes upwards of 60”. Though the burners are not state of the art in terms of combustion efficiency, they do produce state of the art looks and convenience when used with a remote control. Vented sets are available in traditional log looks or alternatives such as Rasmussen’s Fire Glitter, Fire Shapes, and Fire Balls. Vented can only be installed in properly functioning wood burning fireplaces with the damper completely open. Overall heating efficiency is poor.

Vent-free: Monessen, Buck, Hargrove, Rasmussen—Vent-free gas logs and alternatives are among most efficient hearth products available and produce a tremendous amount of usable heat. The burners differ significantly from their vented counterparts. To achieve the nearly perfect (99.9%) combustion efficiency, vent-free burners are extremely precise in how they mix fuel and air—after all the harmful byproduct associated with combustion, carbon monoxide (CO), is made up of unburned fuel particles created from incomplete combustion. By achieving this exceptionally high level of efficiency the damper of the fireplace can safely be left closed allowing all the heat to travel into the room. With this extreme efficiency comes a few important items to be aware of:

• Flame realism, though exceptional on some Monessen units, is not akin to a vented log set.
• Vent-free gas logs should not be installed into a prefabricated fireplace to be used in a vent-free configuration—in other words the damper would have to be open as these fireplaces are generally not tested or listed to be used with vent-free gas logs.
• Vent-free gas logs are a supplemental heat source only and should NOT be used as a sole heat source as a byproduct of gas combustion is water vapor. In an extreme situation in a very airtight home the elevated moisture content could cause mold.
• Vent-free gas logs cannot be installed in a confined space. It is up to the job planner to distinguish an acceptable space versus a confined space.
• Vent-free gas logs cannot exceed 10,000 BTU’s in a bedroom.
• Vent-free gas logs can emit nuisance odors as a result of dust or other foreign debris interfering with the burner; other sources of air quality problems in a home (cigarette smoke, sheetrock dust, etc.) can also create nuisance odors. We suggest cleaning the logs and burner every year just prior to the heating season to reduce the presence of nuisance odors.

If a vent-free appliance is planned, installed, and used correctly there is no better bang for your buck in terms heat vs. cost. Vent-free gas logs are not suitable for every situation, however. They are best installed in older homes with large, open areas needing supplemental heat. Your Leisure World Pool and Hearth professional can help you plan accordingly. For more information on these units please visit www.ventfree.org.

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Reduced Vent: Monessen—The Duzy series from Monessen is a mid-efficient vented log set that we prefer over the fully vented alternative. These sets consume less gas than the “pan” burner and do not require the damper to be wide open in all cases. This leads to more radiant heat. Additionally, these stainless steel burners come standard with a millivolt gas valve that is remote ready. Duzy 5--*Burning Showroom Display*

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Direct Vent Inserts: Mendota, Monessen, Jotul, Lennox, Hearthstone—Adding a gas fireplace insert is an amazing way to transform your fireplace into something useful and beautiful. Here is a brief technical description on what a direct vent insert is and how it works: The term “direct vent” refers to a venting configuration that intakes fresh air and exhausts combustion byproducts entirely to the outside. These units all have glass fronts and are therefore sealed in relation to the home’s interior air. They do not interplay with the home’s air quality whatsoever. Though gas inserts are not designed to be a sole heating source, theoretically one could run 24/7 without compromising interior air quality. Blowers, heat exchangers, and ceramic glass are integral parts of how these units transfer and convect heat into the home.

Mendota (Cedar Rapids, IA)—Leisure World’s feature direct vent gas insert line. Unparalleled construction and material quality, efficiency, and technology is found in every Mendota product.
Featured Units:

FullView 44i—This amazing insert combines 100+ years of industrial gas furnace expertise with the latest technology in the fireplace industry. Every feature is adjustable via the remote control including the blower fan speed, front and rear burner flame, and accent light. This insert boasts a low profile design with huge viewing area.

D-40 “Seabrook”—Not quite as high tech as the FullView 44i but every bit as efficient and versatile. This truly is a bullet-proof unit that fills a large fireplace with its size, produces enough heat to make large areas comfortable, and can be turned down from 40,000 BTU’s of heat to a mere 6,500 BTU’s. Truly amazing considering that most competitive inserts can be turned down 50%.

Monessen (Paris, KY)—Leisure World’s value leading gas inserts.
Featured Unit:

IDV380/490—Though not on par with the wood-stove like heating ability of the Mendota, the Monessen IDV490 is no slouch in the heating department at a more affordable price. *Showroom Display*

Jotul (Norway)—An elegant alternative to Mendota, these cast iron faced inserts have industry leading looks combined with amazing efficiency.
Featured Unit:

GI 550 DV Great Diamond—This unit can be equipped with the intricate cast iron facing that Jotul is known for or a more contemporary look.

Lennox Hearth Products (Orange, CA)—High quality inserts for every application and budget.
Featured Unit:

Shoreline—Attractive low profile high BTU insert.

Hearthstone (Morrisville, VT)—Another excellent line of inserts that feature decorative stone facings that Hearthstone is known for.
Featured Unit:

Willoughby Select—If you like the decorative look of stone this is the insert for you.

Vent-free Inserts: Monessen, Buck—If you want to add the efficiency of vent-free logs but also want a blower then one of these inserts is for you.

Monessen DIS 33—this unit incorporates Monessen’s latest Charred Timber Triple Play burner that provides the most random vent-free flame appearance available.

Buck 34 ZC—this unique insert covers a unique niche that others don’t. This unit is dual listed as a fireplace insert and a zero-clearance fireplace in one compact package. With 36” prefabricated wood burning fireplaces being commonplace in newer homes, this unit is the only safe way to install a true vent-free appliance without a complete remodel. Being zero clearance rated, we can safely open up the interior of your existing fireplace to facilitate this unit with no problem.

Fireplaces

Direct Vent Fireplaces: Mendota, Monessen, Lennox—Looking to add a fireplace or upgrade an unsightly builder grade unit? Our fireplaces cover a lot of needs: from basic units to add the charm of a fireplace for a minimal expense to the most efficient and technologically sophisticated units from Mendota. If you are looking for maximum heat, consider the ducting options available on the Mendota fireplaces that allow the transfer of heat to occur via external blowers and ducting.

Mendota (Cedar Rapids, IA)—Like their fireplace inserts, Mendota fireplaces have the best looking burn, are the most efficient and heat producing in the industry, and employ the latest technology.
Featured Units:

Fullview 41—This is the most innovative and high quality fireplace available today. Heavy gauge construction, tremendous heat production from 40,000 BTU/hr (input), massive viewing area with unparalleled flame realism, fully controlled by remote control. Options include lots of decorative fronts and heat distribution kits. *Burning Showroom Display*

Chelsea—A unique looking fireplace with many available options. Traditional Mendota quality and efficiency.

Monessen (Paris, KY)—Lots of options at reasonable prices.
Featured Units:

BLDV400—This is a newly introduced unit with clean face, louverless design at a very affordable price. *Burning Showroom Display*

Lennox Hearth Products (Orange, CA)—A fireplace in every size for every budget.
Featured Unit:

MLDVTCD-35—Louverless contemporary fireplace.

Vent-Free Fireplaces: Monessen, Lennox Hearth Products—As you will see, these companies have vastly different vent-free fireplaces.

Monessen (Paris, KY)—The vent-free innovators have many units in a variety of styles and sizes.
Featured Unit:

DFS32—An unbelievable value—a fully functioning fireplace with standard blower and firebrick for under $1200! *Burning Showroom Display*

Lennox Hearth Products (Orange, CA)—Contemporary wall mounted vent-free fireplaces for modern spaces where venting is not possible.
Featured Unit:

Radium—10,000 BTU catalytic vent-free fireplace mounts on the wall. Add a sophisticated look with minimal remodeling. *Burning Showroom Display*

Gas Stoves

Direct Vent Stoves: Jotul, Hearthstone, Lennox Hearth Products—Like direct vent fireplaces and inserts, these stoves intake and exhaust exclusively to the outside. A clean, efficient source of heat that looks beautiful and can be installed virtually anywhere.

Jotul (Norway)—The same excellence and craftsmanship found in Jotul’s wood stoves can be found in their beautiful and efficient gas stoves.
Featured Unit:

GF 400 DV Sebago—A traditional cast iron stove equipped with Jotul’s unique burner and heat fins to provide the most heat possible with an extremely realistic flame.

Hearthstone (Morrisville, VT)—With both traditional and contemporary units available, Hearthstone’s gas stoves cover all the bases.
Featured Unit:

Luno—This ultra-sleek member of Hearthstone’s Euro collection is sure to be the focal point of any room. *Burning Showroom Display*

Vent Free Stoves: Monessen—want the look of a stove and the efficiency of vent free? Check out the cast iron stove from Monessen.

Monessen (Paris, KY)—All of the innovative vent free technology developed by Monessen is integrated into this cast iron stove.
Featured Unit:

CSVF20/30—The 20 is bedroom approved with a maximum BTU output of 10,000—for more heat check out the 30.