You should be ok.
Do i need a chimney liner for a gas fire.
Stainless steel chimney liners are extremely durable and perfect for wood burning fireplaces.
People often get a steel liner to upgrade from their old clay or ceramic one.
A stainless steel chimney liner that is properly sized for the stove furnace or fireplace will maintain or improve the venting performance draft.
Do you have questions about your chimney and whether it needs a new liner.
Homeowners with gas or electric inserts most likely do not need a new liner because those types of fuel don t produce enough heat to damage a masonry chimney.
Aluminum liners are very durable but are only suitable for gas fireplaces.
If going to a smooth wall liner it will additionally improve your draft by up to 20 for gas and up to 15 for oil burning appliances.
Only use a gas safe registered fitter.
They retain the heat well and keep your chimney walls protected.
If the chimney is in a good state with no leakages visible when smoke tested including checking in the loft area and all bedrooms and providing your new fires manufacturers instructions state it s ok to fit without a liner.
Chimney systems that predate 1965 will often require a modern lining solution for the following reasons.
You may not be able to understand why you need a chimney liner but make no mistake that chimney liners are very crucial to be installed if you have a gas fireplace.
A chimney professional can answer your questions and schedule an inspection for your home.