Monessen Fireplace Repair & Service
Vent-free gas fireplace, firebox, and gas log set brand, now part of Hearth & Home Technologies.
About Monessen
Monessen is known mainly for vent-free gas products: vent-free fireplaces, fireboxes, burners, and gas log sets that install without a chimney or flue. It also sells log sets for vented fireplaces and a vent-free cast iron gas stove. The brand is part of Hearth & Home Technologies, the hearth division of HNI Corporation.
Monessen sits in the entry to mid range. A vent-free firebox and log set is one of the cheapest ways to add a gas fire to a room, and the Artisan linear vent-free fireplaces give a more modern look at a higher price. Its products are common in the Southeast and in homes where running a vent is hard. Because vent-free units burn indoors, local codes and room size limits apply, and regular cleaning matters.
History
Monessen started in 1993 as a regional maker of vent-free gas logs and grew from its plant in Paris, Kentucky. Monessen Hearth Systems added Majestic, Vermont Castings, and Ambient Technologies and later renamed itself Vermont Castings Group. HNI Corporation announced in October 2014 that it had acquired Vermont Castings Group, and Monessen became one of the Hearth & Home Technologies brands.
What Monessen is known for
Monessen products for outdoor kitchens and patios
| Product | Lines | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vent-free gas fireplaces | Artisan, Aria, Symphony | Built-in vent-free units; Artisan is linear with see-through options. |
| Vent-free fireboxes | Lo-Rider, Lo-Rider Designer, Exacta, Attribute | Fireboxes paired with a separate log set. |
| Gas log sets and burners | Natural Blaze, Glow Getter, Lyric, Lumonessen; logs such as Mountain Oak, Beachcomber, Stony Creek, Highland Oak, Charisma, Moxie, Mezmer | Vented and vent-free sets for new fireboxes or existing fireplaces. |
| Gas stoves | Sundance | Vent-free cast iron gas stove. |
How much does Monessen cost?
- Vent-free fireplaces (Artisan): about $4,200 to $6,750
- Vent-free fireboxes: about $600 to $1,260
- Gas log sets with burner: about $850 to $1,800
Typical street prices we found when researching. Prices change, so check with a dealer.
Where to buy Monessen
Sold through hearth dealers and fireplace stores, plus many online fireplace and gas log retailers. Vent-free products should be installed by a qualified gas technician who checks local code.
Common Monessen repairs
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Questions about Monessen
Who services Monessen fireplaces and gas logs near me?
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Why does my Monessen vent-free fireplace keep shutting off?
Vent-free units have an oxygen depletion sensor pilot that shuts off the gas if it senses a problem. Dust on the pilot, a weak thermocouple, or low gas pressure often trigger it, and a tech can clean or replace the parts.
Who owns Monessen?
Monessen is part of Hearth & Home Technologies, a division of HNI Corporation, which acquired Monessen's parent company, Vermont Castings Group, in 2014.
Why is my Monessen gas log set making soot?
Soot usually comes from logs placed out of position, a dirty burner, or incorrect gas pressure. Following the log placement diagram and having the burner cleaned typically fixes it.
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