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Gas Logs & High‑Efficiency Inserts

Transform your fireplace with Tubular George’s gas logs and gas inserts. Enjoy realistic flames, reliable warmth, and easy control—no more hauling wood or cleaning ash. Our team helps you choose the right size, style, and safety setup for your home.

Traditional Gas Logs

Keeping You Safe’n Warm Since 1980

  • Chimney inspections for safer, more reliable fireplace use
  • Repairs, cleaning, and accessories to keep your system looking and working its best
  • Gas logs, fire glass, and decorative media for a fresh updated look
  • Glass doors and fireplace screens for safety, efficiency, and style
  • Gas inserts for cleaner, more convenient heat
  • Electric inserts for easy, low-maintenance fireplace upgrades

Gas Inserts

Turn a drafty wood fireplace into a quiet, dependable heater—without changing your look.

Sealed glass keeps warm air in and cold air out

Built-in fan moves heat gently through the room

Big viewing window with a natural-looking flame

Multiple faceplates & interior styles—Spanish, coastal, or modern

Programmable thermostats & timers for set-and-forget comfort

Santa Barbara’s Heat Clean Program — Check Your Eligibility

Live in Santa Barbara County? You may qualify for local incentives to upgrade old, inefficient fireplaces to cleaner, high-efficiency systems. We’ll help you check eligibility, explain your options, and handle the paperwork with an itemized invoice and manufacturer documentation.

Eligibility depends on federal rules and your tax situation. Consult your tax advisor.

Ready to upgrade your fireplace?

Get a fast, no-obligation quote. Many installs are completed in 1 day

What You’ll Love About Our Gas Installs

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Comfort Control

Use a remote, wall switch, or thermostat to set the exact warmth you want. Optional smart/app control lets you schedule heat and adjust from the couch.

Clean & Low-Maintenance

No wood to haul, no ash to clean. Sealed systems vent safely outdoors and keep glass clear with realistic flames and glowing embers.

Efficient, Even Heat

Inserts use sealed glass and a quiet variable-speed blower to keep warm air in the room and move it gently through your space—great for living rooms and open plans.

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What our customer say

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Julie Cross
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Simon is a very efficient and pleasant worker. We have had him repair our solar tube lights , and he has installed 2 whole house fans as well. He does an amazing job and communicates exactly when he will be there. No time is wasted! We have been very happy with Tubular George Solatube service and products and would definitely recommend!
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Brooke Breton
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Very thorough and professional
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paul jin
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Shawn was extremely knowledgeable, professional and friendly as he worked on our chimney. He did a thorough job and we will definitely reach out to Tubular George again for our future chimney needs!
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Michelle Yount
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The guys were helpful with the design our outdoor fireplace. They were respectful and listened to what I envisioned. It turned out great!
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Amber Kaplan
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Great service! Would recommend to anyone
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valerie aroyan
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I’ve worked on quite a few projects with George. He is always professional & does a great job. I will continue to work with him for years to come.
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Timothy Richter
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Clean, efficient and great product. I look forward to working with Tubular George again.
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Monica Mattice
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Sean was great. Put electronic starters both fireplaces. Had to adapt to different pipe sizes, both work and look great!
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our process

4 steps to order

  • Local, tidy installs. We treat your home like our own—floor protection, clean finish.

  • Clear pricing. No surprises; we show options at different budgets.

  • Design help. Faces, surrounds, and interior looks that suit Santa Barbara homes.

  • We handle the details. Measurements, code checks, venting, and safe hookups.

  • We’re here after install. Service and warranty support when you need us.

01

Phone Consultation

Share a photo of your fireplace and goals (style, heat, gas vs. electric). We provide initial sizing and outline suitable options.

02

In-Home Visit

We measure the opening, verify venting and gas/electric, review code requirements, and present finish selections with clear pricing.

03

Scheduling & Preparation

We confirm an install date, deliver the unit, and protect floors and furnishings. All materials and permits are arranged in advance.

04

Professional Installation & Handover

Precise placement, connections, trim, and safety testing. We demonstrate operation and maintenance so you’re ready to use it immediately.

Fireplace FAQs

Do you have a fireplace showroom in Santa Barbara?

We are a local Santa Barbara fireplace company — we bring the showroom to you, with samples and catalogs at your free in-home consultation.

Gas logs vs. gas insert — what is the difference?

Gas logs are decorative and sit in your existing open fireplace. An insert is a sealed, high-efficiency unit that turns your fireplace into a real heat source and cuts drafts.

Do you sell gas fireplace accessories?

Yes — fire balls, decorative media, remote controls, and replacement parts for gas log sets. Call (805) 682-5939 for availability.

Can I convert my wood fireplace to gas?

In most Santa Barbara homes, yes — we handle the gas line, venting, code requirements, and permits. Pair it with an annual chimney sweep to keep everything safe.

Is there a rebate for replacing my wood fireplace?

SB County’s Heat Clean Program offers up to $7,500 toward replacing an old wood-burning fireplace with a clean electric model — check your eligibility.