Gas Log Reviews

Below are gas log reviews for some of our top-selling sets, written by the pros at FastFireplaces.com:

Peterson Valley Oak

The Peterson Valley Oak Vent-Free Gas Log Set will look great in your fireplace, no matter what size you choose. But if you need to fit a set of ventless gas logs into a tight space, Valley Oak is your best option. 18 inches is the smallest width that most gas log sets are available in. Peterson has made Valley Oak available in a 16 inch size to accommodate the need for a smaller gas log set. Don’t let the small size fool you, though – this little set can still pack a big heating punch. Valley Oak comes with the G8 burner, which can be purchased in either a 9,500 or 20,000 BTU application.

Peterson Charred American Oak

For my money, the Charred American Oak is the best looking of all the Peterson gas log sets. The regular American Oak set really captures the smooth and tightly wrapped texture of American Red Oak bark, and the charred set goes a step further by incorporating a true-to-life char pattern, complete with half-logs that look as though they’ve been burned through. Add some embers, cinders, and a G45 burner, and you’re about as close to the look and feel of a real red oak fire as you can get.

Monessen Kentucky Stack

Monessen is based in Kentucky, so you would imagine that they’d craft a set of logs called “Kentucky Stack” with extra care and pride, and that’s exactly what they’ve done. These logs feature hand-crafted bark texture and wood grain that will give your fireplace the rustic feel of a Kentucky cookfire. The Loose Ember Burner that comes with this set does a nice job of making the embers glow and the flames dance. Don’t forget, since this is a vent-free model, this burner pumps out 36,000 BTUs of heating power at 99% efficiency.

American Gas Log Campfire

American Gas Log has done a really nice job of capturing the campfire look with this set. When I go camping, I like to collect loose logs and sticks to make my fire, and that’s exactly what you get here. There’s not one huge log that goes right across the front of the set – instead, a good number of smaller logs criss-cross each other for a very natural look. The main showpiece log has two branches, which is very unusual for a single log in a gas log set, adding to the realism. Right now you can only buy this set online at FastFireplaces.com, so have a look for yourself - Campfire Gas Logs

Hargrove Western Pine

There are very few gas log sets on the market that feature pine logs, so if you’re looking for a distinctive set of logs, Western Pine fits the bill. The knotty wood grain really is emphasized with this set, and Hargrove gives it a nice light tone that makes it look freshly split. This is a vented gas log set, so the burner creates a very realistic flame pattern that curls around the logs. The only thing they’ve left out is the pine smell, but you might fool yourself into thinking you caught a whiff of it after experiencing the realism of these gas logs.

Empire Flint Hill

One word says it all for our Flint Hill set from Empire – Options! You can get this set in three different sizes. You can get it with a 10,000 BTU burner for small rooms, or up to 40,000 BTU for larger rooms. This is a vent-free gas log set, which means it can be installed in any fireplace. There is a full line of included and optional accessories. And in addition to our usual control options - manual, wall switch, or remote - this set also gives you the option of control by a programmable wall thermostat. Oh yeah, you can get a remote for the thermostat too! On top of all that, this is a great looking set of gas logs, and prices start just under 300 bucks.

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