What about installing a blower? We had a gas log fireplace “just for looks”....it did warm up the lower level which made the thermostat detect that it was warm in the house. (didn’t have a front that opened) We moved and the new owners requested that we install a grounding unit from the gas line to an outside rod 8ft into the ground. (Some BS if lightning storms)
House we are in now is older, converted fireplace to gas log. Inspector said to partially clamp the flue open when using. I have always believed a fireplace will take heat out of a house, but like another poster said, ‘they are pretty’.
Soory the link didn’t work. Just google home depot gas logs and you’ll find them for as low as $120 a set..