Anderson Fireplace is proud to offer you a full array of direct-vent gas fireplaces to choose from.
Anderson Fireplace services Massachusetts residents with our direct-vent gas fireplaces. We are family-owned and operated, so upholding our good name is a point of familial pride. We have teamed up with what we feel are the best fireplace manufacturers in the industry. If your gas fireplace isn’t a direct vent, you’re losing valuable heat up the chimney. Traditional gas fireplaces are much more inefficient because they allow any conditioned air to escape the home through ports and open doors of the fireplaces. Direct vent fireplaces eliminate the need for a flue, so back-drafting is not an issue; as mentioned above, it is incredibly efficient compared to traditional options; and lastly, they are very versatile due to the fact they can be installed through the wall.
There are two common attributes to direct vent fireplaces. They include a sealed glass front, which always remains closed, and a double-walled vent system that both allows air intake and exhaust at the same time. The inner part of the vent is the exhaust, and that sits inside a larger vent pipe which draws in fresh air from the outside. The beauty of this system is that it allows the fireplace to be very efficient, and most of the heat it produces is radiated back into the room rather than lost through the flue pipe, like in a regular wood-burning fireplace. We have teamed up with what we feel are the best fireplace manufacturers in the industry. Each manufacturer is represented in our mix of over 40 fully functioning fireplace displays in Abington, MA.
Napoleon: Napoleon provides us with traditional-style gas fireplaces that have impressive fire displays and customizable options.
Majestic: Each Majestic fireplace that we install is engineered for performance, style, and lasting reliability.
White Mountain Hearth: With White Mountain Hearth, we offer our customers designer fireplaces, linear direct-vent fireplaces, and inserts.
Town & Country: Town & Country with Anderson Fireplace offers not just fireplaces but an integral design element for your home.
Valor: Valor has perfected radiant heat technology to provide efficient, comfortable warmth while matching your home decor.
Mendota: Mendota Hearth provides Anderson Fireplace with luxury fireplaces in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit your space and taste.
European Home: If it’s clean and contemporary you are looking for, European Home has the direct-vent options perfect for you.
For homeowners in New England, we recommend a professional annual service and safety inspection for gas fireplaces. Ideally, this should be scheduled for late summer or early fall, before the first cold snap hits Eastern MA. Regular maintenance ensures that the pilot assembly is clean, the glass gasket is properly sealed, and the venting system is free of obstructions, which helps prevent carbon monoxide risks and extends the life of units like Napoleon or Mendota.
Yes. Most modern direct-vent gas fireplaces sold at Anderson Fireplace—including brands like Valor and Majestic—feature a battery backup system or a standing pilot that operates without electricity. While the optional blower fan (which circulates heat) requires power, the fireplace itself will continue to provide radiant heat to your home during a winter storm or grid failure.
At Anderson Fireplace, we specialize in direct-vent gas fireplaces. Direct-Vent uses a sealed glass front and a double-walled pipe to draw fresh air in and exhaust fumes outdoors. This is the safest and most efficient option for homes in Massachusetts. Vent-free units exhaust directly into the room. It is important to note that Massachusetts has strict regulations on vent-free appliances; they are prohibited in bedrooms and bathrooms and require specific BTU-to-room-size calculations.
A white, cloudy film is a common byproduct of the combustion process (minerals in the gas or moisture). If left too long, the heat can “bake” this film into the glass permanently. We recommend cleaning your glass at least once a season with a specialized gas fireplace glass cleaner. Warning: Never use ammonia-based cleaners (such as Windex) on your fireplace glass, as they can cause permanent etching.
Yes, but it requires careful planning. Many of our brands, such as European Home and Town & Country, offer “Cool Wall” or “Heat Management” kits that redirect heat away from the wall. Without these kits, you must ensure a mantel is installed at the proper height to act as a heat shield, protecting your electronics from the high temperatures produced by a direct-vent unit.
