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Gas Logs Ratings

A Repairman Reviews The Brands

With our gas logs ratings, you can compare units side by side using our Head To Head tool. You can compare 38 different models from 21 major brands in eight categories such as warranty, heating capacity, availability, & cost. You can also read the individual reviews of each brand below. Our simple rating system gives each brand a color code and a star rating. If the card is green, then, that is one of the top picks from HvacRepairGuy. If the card is yellow, then, that would be a budget pick from HvacRepairgGuy. If the card is red, then, the brand is not recommended by HvacRepairGuy. With our gas logs reviews you can cut through the sales hype and find value. It truly is like you were taking a repairman shopping with you!

HvacRepairGuy's 2023 Top Pick

AMBIANCE

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA by Hargrove Gas Logs and they are backed by a good guarantee but they are only sold through a very limited dealer network. The brand offers an optional remote with either on off or variable flame control and the sets are customizable with different burner options. The Cherry Grove log sets are made of ceramic fiber and include their radiant riser burner which helps to reflect more of the heat into the room. They have a 42,000 to 100,000 BTU heating capacity and are available in four sizes from 21 to 36 inches while the Hill Country sets are available in 18 or 24 inch sizes and feature concrete logs.

ASTRIA

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA by Innovative Hearth Products but they are only sold through a very limited dealer network and their guarantee is not as good as other brands. The Shady Hollow model logs feature triple burners for enhanced flame effects and they are available with millivolt or battery ignition and a remote control. They are unvented with a heating capacity of from 29,000 to 40,000 BTU and they are available for either indoor or outdoor installations. The Smoky Weathered Oak log set features dual burners and they require venting through a traditional masonry fireplace. They are available for either indoor or outdoor installation with the indoor units having battery powered ignition and a remote control while the outdoor units use basic match light ignition.

BEST FIRE

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA by American Gas Logs and they offer a wide selection of models but their guarantee is not as good as other brands and it is not easy to find a dealer to purchase them. The standard models are available in 18, 24 , and 30 inch sizes and they offer optional remote controls including a thermostatic remote. The Campfire model log sets are vented indoor units while the American Chestnut is vent free and the Cape Fear Oak model features stainless steel burners for outdoor use.

BUCK STOVE

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

These units are made and sold in the USA but only through their dealer network and their guarantee is not as good as other brands. The Ember Vision log sets are available in two sizes, 24 or 30 inch, and they feature matchless piezo ignition and an optional remote control. They have a high low flame adjustment and are vent free with a 40,000 BTU heating capacity.

COMFORT FLAME

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA by Innovative Hearth Products and they are sold through a very limited dealer network but their warranty is not very good when compared to the other brands that are available. The Oxford Oak model is a vented log set that is available in either 18 or 24 inch sizes with a 50,000 or 60,000 BTU heating capacity. They have a single burner and are lit by match but they offer an optional pilot kit. The Whispering Oak log sets have dual burners for enhanced flame effects and they are vent free with a 36,000 BTU heating capacity but they are only available in one size which is 24 inches.

DULUTH FORGE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in China for Factory Buys Direct and they can be purchased through their website or Amazon store but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands. The Heartland Oak models are available in 18, 24, or 30 inch sizes and are for vented fireplaces. They are used with natural gas but an optional LP gas kit is available and they have a 45,000 BTU heating capacity. The Berkshire Stacked Oak models are vent free log sets with a 33,000 BTU heating capacity and a temperature sensing remote control for enhanced comfort.

GOLDEN BLOUNT

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA but the log sets are only sold through a limited distribution network and their guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands. The Charred Bonfire log sets are vent free with millivolt controls and an optional remote and a heating capacity of either 32,500 or 40,000 BTU. The Texas Hickory models are available in five sizes from 18 to 36 inches and are vented with heating capacities of from 54,000 to 80,000 BTU.

GRAND CANYON

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This brand is made in the USA and is backed by a very good warranty. The log sets can be purchased through a limited dealer network or online distributors. The Arizona Weathered Oak sets are for vented fireplaces and can be installed indoors or outdoors. They are available in 8 sizes from 18 to 60 inches and with two or three burners. The Split Oak gas logs are vent free and are available in three sizes from 18 to 30 inches. They offer millivolt, variable flame, or electronic variable flame controls and can be installed indoors or outdoors.

HARGROVE

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA but they are only available through a limited dealer network and their guarantee on the burners is not as good as some of the other brands. Their radiant riser technology creates a heat chamber in the center of the log stack and with the ceramic logs helps to radiate more of the heat into the room. The Rustic Timbers model is a vented gas log set that is available in four sizes from 21 to 36 inches while the Cimarron Timbers model is certified for both vented and unvented installation. They offer several control options including millivolt with a remote, variable flame height, and electronic ignition.

HEARTHSENSE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in China for Factory Buys Direct and they can be purchased through their website but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands. The Ambi Log sets are for LP gas operation only and they have a 34,000 BTU heating capacity. They are vent free and have manual millivolt controls with battery assisted piezo ignition.

HEATILATOR

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

This brand is from Hearth & Home Technologies and is available throughout North America but only through their limited dealer network. The Fireside Grand Oak sets are available in three sizes from 18 to 30 inches for indoor use and a 24 inch outdoor set. They feature a tiered burner system which creates a multi-level fire for a more realistic look and feel to it. The Duzy Series offers basic vented gas log sets in either 24 or 30 inch sizes and they are less expensive.

HEATMASTER

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA and is backed by a decent guarantee but it is not easy to find a dealer to purchase them. The Amber Glo log sets, a part of their HM2 Burner Series, offers vent free units that are available in 18, 24, or 30 inch sizes with a 31,000 to 40,000 BTU heating capacity. They have a dual level burner that produces a realistic fire and they offer an optional circulator fan to distribute the heat as well as millivolt or electronic ignition with a remote. The Black Mountain Maple log sets are vented and feature a stadium burner system which gives added height to the flames and they are available with match light, variable flame, or electronic ignition controls. The Cape Fear Oak sets are for installation in an outdoor fireplace and they are available in either 24 or 30 inch sizes with heating capacities of either 62,000 or 83,000 BTU.

KINGSMAN

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These units are made in Canada and are available through a limited dealer network but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands. The GLVF24 gas logs can be installed vented or vent free and are available with heating capacities of from 24,000 to 38,250 BTU. They feature matchless piezo ignition with variable flame control and they offer an optional remote control.

MAJESTIC

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is from Hearth & Home Technologies and is available throughout North America but only through their limited dealer network. The Fireside Grand Oak sets are available in three sizes from 18 to 30 inches for indoor use and a 24 inch outdoor set. They feature a tiered burner system which creates a multi-level fire for a more realistic look and feel to it. The Duzy Series offers basic vented gas log sets in either 24 or 30 inch sizes and they are less expensive. The warranty on the units is not as good as many other brands.

MASTER FLAME

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This brand is made in the USA by Aspen Industries and features vented gas log sets that are backed by a very good guarantee but they are only available through a very limited dealer network. The Elite Series sets feature triple burners for a more realistic flame effect and they are available in four sizes from 18 to 30 inches but they also offer custom made sizes. The have a limited selection of log styles with either charred split oak or red oak choices but they offer match light, millivolt, or electronic controls with a remote.

MONESSEN

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is from Hearth & Home Technologies and is available throughout North America but only through their limited dealer network and the guarantee on the units is not very good when compared to other brands. The Mojo log sets feature an intermittent pilot ignition system and programmable control for energy savings. They are available in either 22 or 27 inch sizes with heating capacities of either 29,000 or 38,000 BTU. The Mountain Oak gas logs are basic units that are much less expensive but they only have manual or millivolt controls.

NAPOLEON

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This brand is made in Canada and is backed by a very good guarantee but the log sets are only sold through their limited dealer network. The Fiberglow vented log sets feature electronic ignition and a battery backup system. They are available for either natural or LP gas in sizes of 18, 24, or 30 inches with heating capacities of 55,000 to 65,000 BTU.

RASMUSSEN

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA and the gas logs are sold through a very limited dealer network. The Evening Series offers traditional logs with "charred through" front logs for a very realistic looking fire while the Alterna Series features log alternatives such as stones, balls, or glitter for a very modern look. Although the logs are backed by a very good warranty, the guarantee on the burner and other parts is not very good when compared to the other brands.

REAL FYRE

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

This brand is manufactured by RH Peterson and is sold internationally but only through a very limited dealer network. They offer a wide selection of models including their modern alternatives. The logs feature a radiant heat chamber for improved performance and the gas logs are backed by a very good warranty. They offer control options including standing pilot, manual ignition, and electronic ignition with a remote control.

SIERRA

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

These gas log sets feature durable ceramic logs and a bi-flo burner which provides a realistic flame. They are available in 18, 24, or 30 inch sizes that have manual controls but they offer optional electronic remote controls. The brand is made in the USA but is only available through a very limited dealer network and the warranty on the units is not as good as some of the other brands.

SUPERIOR

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA by Innovative Hearth Products and they are sold through a very limited dealer network but their warranty is not very good when compared to the other brands that are available. The Golden Oak log sets are vent free and available in either 18 or 24 inch sizes with manual or millivolt controls and a 36000 BTU heating capacity. The Smoky Weathered Oak vented log sets are available in both indoor and outdoor models in sizes of 24, 30, or 36 inches. The outdoor models feature a stainless steel burner with match light control while the indoor units have electronic ignition with battery backup and a remote control.

WHITE MOUNTAIN HEARTH

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is from Empire Comfort Systems and is made in the USA but the log sets are only available through their dealer network. The Kennesaw II vent free models feature their HeatRite burner with concrete logs but they are not very realistic looking. They are available in four sizes from 16 to 30 inches and with heating capacities of up to 38,000 BTU with either manual, millivolt, or remote controls. The Pioneer gas logs are vented and more realistic looking with their Elite Radiant burner system. The warranty on the log sets is not as good as some of the other brands.

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