Can I close the fireplace(gas) vent when not using it ? (doors, light)

[zxcv]

Does somebody know if it's safe to close the vent when I do not use the fireplace, otherwise lots of cold is coming through it....

Thanks!

[bellalunatic]

Looks like a lot of folks have viewed this but are not sure of the right answer here.
Honestly I don't know for sure either, but I'm wondering if your local utility company could help with this...the trick out here in NorCal is to call in the 800 # and ask them to send a tech. (which is a free service to customers) to check on the pilot because you think you smell gas.
Granted it's not the most honest way to get them to come out, but this way you could ask a gas tech. all the questions about your gas appliances you never knew you had!

[hcgCali]

There's a little metal clip on mine (sort of looks like a small silver bobbi pin), which allows it to be closed but allows it to be "cracked" just a little to allow any leaking gas vapor to go up and out. My builder pointed it out during construction, and said to leave the pin in place. It's code in my area. Maybe you could fashion something similar. Better safe than sorry.

[adampo]

by mistake i open the secend vent is it save if i just clouse it back or i have to glu it .

adam

[fallingwater]

I close mine otherwise the heat bill will be outrageous. Didn't ever think it was a problem.

[TheWayISeeThings]

You can an should close it up when not in use. Its a big waste of energy otherwise. For gas fireplaces, just shut off the gas when not in use and close the vent. If you are using it every other day, and don't want to have to relight the pilot each time, then just leave the vent cracked.

[whirnot]

They are not supposed to be able to be closed on a fireplace that has a pilot light. If you shut off the pilot then, it could be safely closed.

I am assuming you have glass doors on the front? if not, get them.