Gas Fireplaces in Ottawa
Explore gas fireplaces, inserts and freestanding stoves with our team. We offer installation and maintenance; repair help depends on parts availability.
Find the right gas fireplace for your home
A new fireplace can create a focal point, refresh an existing hearth or add warmth where you spend the most time. Start with the room and the opening, then compare the format, heat output and look.
Our team helps Ottawa homeowners with gas fireplace installation, replacement and annual maintenance. We do everything we can to help with gas fireplace repairs, based on parts availability. For a gas-insert conversion or a new fireplace location, we start by checking what will work in your home.
Need gas fireplace repair or annual maintenance? We do not service wood-burning fireplaces.
Gas fireplaces, inserts and stoves
Your existing space helps narrow the choice. Each format needs an approved venting plan, suitable clearances and a model that matches the room.
Gas Fireplace
A built-in gas fireplace can suit a new wall location or a renovation without an existing masonry fireplace. Compare traditional and linear designs, then confirm the framing, finishing and approved vent route.
Gas Fireplace Insert
A gas insert fits within a suitable existing fireplace. It can be an option for a wood-to-gas conversion after the opening dimensions, chimney condition and required venting have been assessed.
Gas Stove
A freestanding gas stove offers a different look from a built-in fireplace. Placement depends on floor protection, clearances and venting. Heat output and power-outage operation vary by model.
Have an older gas fireplace? Share its brand, model and photos before choosing a replacement; the existing enclosure and venting may need changes.
Balance the look with the heat you need
A fireplace chosen mainly for ambience may have different requirements from one intended to add regular room heat. Too much output can make a smaller room uncomfortable, so compare the usable output and available flame adjustment as well as the appearance.
For efficiency comparisons, look for the model’s Fireplace Efficiency (FE) rating on its EnerGuide label. Gas input, delivered heat output and efficiency are different measurements.
- Fit and placement: opening size, floor level, hearth height, wall construction and room layout.
- Venting and utilities: the approved exhaust route and access to gas and any required electrical supply.
- Finish and clearances: tile, stone, mantel and nearby materials, all planned around the selected model.
- Everyday use: compatible controls, flame adjustment, media options and maintenance access.
Plan the fireplace and the installation together
A useful quote covers more than the appliance. We review your home and the proposed location so you can compare an appropriate fireplace with a clear installation scope.
Review your space
Start with photos, measurements and your goals. A home assessment checks the opening or new location, utilities and venting options.
Compare the options
Review the format, heat output, approved controls and finish requirements. Confirm which preparation and finishing work is included.
Confirm the scope
Agree on the selected equipment and work before scheduling. Timing depends on the model, availability and the changes the home needs.
What affects fireplace installation cost? The appliance and controls, gas-line work, venting route, electrical needs, removal of old equipment, framing and decorative finishes can all change the project. A new-equipment estimate should identify what is included and any work to be completed separately.
What to have ready for your free new-fireplace quote
Send what you have. If you are unsure about a measurement or requirement, leave it for the home assessment.
- Photos of the room, intended location and exterior near a possible vent route.
- Existing opening width, height and depth, plus lintel depth if known.
- The floor level, number of storeys and wall or roof details relevant to venting.
- A style reference and any planned stone, tile, mantel or raised-hearth finish.
- Whether you want regular room heat, with room size and window or insulation details.
- The location of nearby gas and electrical supplies, if known.
Gas fireplace repair and maintenance in Ottawa
We do everything we can to help with gas fireplace repairs, based on parts availability. Some gas fireplace parts are very hard to source, so a repair is not always possible. Share the make, model and symptoms when you contact our team.
We do not service wood-burning fireplaces.
Keep annual care on the calendar
Our gas fireplace maintenance typically includes glass and burner cleaning, ignition-controller inspection, and chimney or venting inspection as applicable to the gas appliance.
Check your appliance manual and arrange annual professional service. Do not use an appliance you suspect is unsafe or attempt gas-control repairs yourself.
Free estimates apply to new equipment. Repair diagnosis is a separate service and may carry a fee. Ask about appointment coverage by postal code, including any outlying travel charges.
Gas fireplace questions
Are fireplace remote controls available?
Remote controls, thermostatic controls and flame adjustment are available on selected gas fireplaces, inserts and stoves. Compatibility depends on the model and ignition system. If you want operation during a power outage, check the model manual for its battery-backup requirements; blowers, powered venting and other accessories may still need electricity.
Can I choose hand-painted logs, glass or stone media?
The available look depends on the fireplace model. Options may include realistic log sets, glass or stone-style media. Use only the media and arrangement approved by the manufacturer for that appliance. Share a photo of the style you like so our team can help you compare compatible choices.
What is maximum steady-state efficiency?
Steady-state efficiency describes performance once an appliance is running under steady test conditions. It is not the same as the Fireplace Efficiency (FE) rating shown on a Canadian EnerGuide fireplace label. Use the model’s FE rating to compare fireplaces, and review the listed heat output separately. Do not compare FE directly with a different efficiency measure.
What does BTU mean for a gas fireplace?
A British thermal unit (BTU) measures energy. Fireplace specifications usually express a rate in BTU per hour: input describes the fuel energy used, while output describes heat delivered. Compare like-for-like ratings. The right output depends on the room, insulation, windows and comfort goals; a larger input number alone does not make a fireplace a better fit.
Do you sell or service wood-burning fireplaces?
We do not service wood-burning fireplaces. Our selection focuses on gas fireplaces, gas inserts and gas stoves. If you want to convert an existing wood-burning fireplace to gas, a gas insert may be an option after we assess the opening, chimney, gas supply and approved venting requirements. This is a gas installation project, separate from wood-burning fireplace service.
What does fireplace maintenance include?
Our typical gas fireplace maintenance includes cleaning the glass and burner, inspecting the ignition controller, and inspecting the chimney or venting for the gas appliance as applicable. The work depends on the appliance and its condition. Arrange annual professional maintenance and ask which tasks apply to your model when booking.
Do you repair all brands of gas fireplace?
We do everything we can to help with gas fireplace repairs, based on parts availability. Some gas fireplace parts are very hard to source, so a repair is not always possible. Share the brand, model, approximate age and symptoms when you contact our team. The appliance’s condition and the availability of suitable approved parts determine the repair options. We do not service wood-burning fireplaces.
Should I choose a natural-vent or direct-vent fireplace?
A direct-vent gas fireplace uses outside air for combustion and vents exhaust outdoors through its approved system. A natural-vent appliance uses room air for combustion and an approved chimney or vent. The right choice depends on the appliance, the home and the available vent route. Any power-vent option must be approved for the selected model; have the installation requirements assessed before choosing.
How can I make my fireplace safer?
Keep the manufacturer-specified protective barrier in place, keep people and pets away from hot glass, and follow the required clearances for furniture, mantels and other combustible materials. Keep controls out of children’s reach, maintain working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and arrange professional inspection and maintenance. Follow the appliance manual and do not attempt gas-control or venting repairs yourself.
What information should I provide for a fireplace quote?
Send photos of the intended location and the exterior near the potential vent route, the floor where the unit will go, and any existing fireplace opening dimensions. Include a style reference, planned finishes, whether you want room heating, and what you know about nearby gas and electrical supplies. A home assessment confirms measurements, clearances and installation scope. Estimates for new equipment are free; repair diagnosis is a separate service.
Do you offer more than just fireplaces?
Yes. We also offer heating, cooling and indoor air quality services. If your fireplace project is part of a broader home-comfort update, ask about coordinating it with furnace or heat pump work. Each system should be selected for its own job and the needs of the home.
Let’s find a fireplace that fits your home
Tell us about the space, the look you like and the heat you need. Our team can help you take the next step with a home-specific new-equipment estimate.
Fireplace inspiration
Explore Majestic and Napoleon inspiration, then share the styles you like with our team. We can help you review model availability and suitability for your home.
Browse the fireplace, insert and stove images below for ideas about shape, scale and finish.
