Choose a gas fireplace burner for your existing fireplace, with matching logs available to add to some burners. A sand pan burner gives gas logs wide, uneven sheets of flame for a wood-fire look. Contemporary burners create a straight line of flame over fire glass instead. You can choose simple ignition or remote controls, depending on the burner.


Burners sold on their own

You can choose from more than 15 burners sold on their own from Empire Comfort Systems, Majestic, Monessen, Real Fyre and Grand Canyon Gas Logs: sand pan and log burners, glass bed burners and two linear drop-in systems. Some burners let you add matching logs. For complete sets with logs and a burner, browse gas log sets, or go straight to vented logs or ventless logs.

How to choose your gas fireplace burner

Vented burners need a working chimney and an open damper. Vent-free burners need no chimney and keep nearly all the heat indoors. Check local code before choosing vent-free.

Burner widths run 16–36 inches, while linear drop-in systems run 24–96 inches. Measure your firebox at the front, back and front to back. Choose the smaller burner if you fall between sizes.

Match your fuel: most offer natural gas and propane options, but single and double sand pan burners use natural gas only. Controls vary from match lit and standing pilots to electronic ignition with a flame-adjusting remote. A standing pilot with a knob works without power.

Most burners here are for indoor use. A patio fireplace needs an outdoor-rated version. Explore Empire vent-free and outdoor burners. For fire pits or tables, browse fire pit and fire table burners instead. No fireplace yet? See complete gas fireplaces.

Why buy from My Cozy Outdoors

We are an authorized dealer for every brand here, so the full manufacturer warranty applies. Have questions about size, fuel or venting? Call us and we will talk it through.

Frequently asked questions

Vented or vent-free gas fireplace burner, which do I need?

Choose vented for a working chimney and a full, wood-like flame. Keep the damper open; most heat goes up the flue. Choose vent-free for room heat or no usable chimney. These run with the damper closed, but some areas restrict them. Check local code before ordering.

When should I replace my gas fireplace burner?

Consider gas fireplace burner replacement if the flame no longer lights evenly, keeps going out, or the burner has rusted through. You can buy a burner alone and keep a matching log set. Match the new burner to your firebox width and natural gas or propane.

Can I put a gas burner in my wood burning fireplace?

Yes, most are made for this. You need a gas line to the firebox. A vented burner uses your chimney with the damper open. Measure front, back and depth before choosing a width. An outdoor fireplace needs a gas fireplace burner rated for outdoor use.

Can I replace a gas fireplace burner myself?

A like-for-like gas fireplace burner swap is the usual do-it-yourself case. Match-lit or standing-pilot burners need no wiring. Check instructions for extra parts; old connections may not match. Check every joint for leaks with soapy water before lighting. Have a professional handle fuel or setup changes.