Circulating -- Circulating fireplaces heat air. Heat is transferred to air moving across the hot surface. The air heats up and rises. The rising air draws more air up after it, causing circulation of air.

A circulating fireplace uses panels spaced out from the firebox allowing air to circulate between the firebox and the panels.

Some models need optional louvers to complete the unit. The baffles used to circulate the air will be showing on the top and bottom of your fireplace as in the picture below.

A radiant fireplace is a fireplace that heats by emitting infra-red radiation. Fire heats the fireplace and the fireplace emits infra-red radiation (which heats you.)

With a radiant fireplace, install your insert into your cabinet or surround and create a smooth appearance with only the viewing area of your fireplace showing as in the picture below.

Remote Ready:
Remote Ready B-Vent Fireplaces allow you to turn your fireplace on from the convenience of a wall switch, thermostat or hand held remote control. The Flame height adjustment still must be done from the valve on the fireplace, not from the remote device. In the event of a power outage you can still operate your remote ready fireplace.

Electric Ignition:
Electronic Ignition B-Vent Fireplaces allow you to operate your fireplace without having a standing pilot system. This style fireplace will save you money not using a pilot system, but will not operate in the event of a power outage.