We would like to address concerns some have with the use of vent-free fireplace products in South Dakota.  Vent-free fireplaces are completely safe and contribute no more moisture to your room than the 30%-60% relative humidity recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

If you have any concerns over the use of a vent-free fireplace, please take the time to read some of these publications released by the Home Safety Council and the Vent-Free Alliance.

• Vent-Free Consumer Guide
• Letter from Consumer Products Safety Commission and Safety of Vent-Free Gas Appliances
• Response of the Vent-Free Gas Products Alliance to Critique of the American Lung Association and their “Health Home” Partners Heat & Glo, Heatilator, Quadra-Fire
• The Effect of Properly Sized and Operated Vent-Free Gas Products on Indoor Air Quality
• Executive Summary of Impacts of Vent-Free Gas Products on Indoor Relative Humidity
• Cut Heating Costs
• Safe Convenient Efficient Facts
• A Safe and Healthy Way to Heat Your Home
• Frequently Asked Questions