Vented Gas Fireplace in rental unit?

[Samuel J Claeson]

Hello BP members,

I've moved into one of the units of my Triplex and it has a mixture of electric and gas heating.  My father in law recommended that I get a freestanding vented gas fireplace to heat the 800 sf unit, which would help lower my electric bill.  I personally thought that this would be a great idea.  It would add an inviting and cozy ambiance to the unit, and it would heat the entire place to my liking (it would have controlled temperature settings to keep a consistent temp).  However, I'm not sure if this would be a risky thing to have for when I have a tenant move into the unit in the future... It's a smaller, cabin like unit, and I think it would add great character and save a ton on my utility bill.  Plus, I'm in Minnesota where the temp is currently -7 degrees!

Does anyone have any recommendations/advice about adding a vented gas fireplace?

Thanks in advance!

-Sam 

[Samuel J Claeson]

@Jim S. I contacted my insurance company, a vented gas fireplace will not increase my insurance policy.