Abstract: A self-contained fireplace and circulating air unit for installation in a building living area which includes a combustion system and an air circulating system. The combustion system includes a fireplace having an open top for exhaust of combustion products and a heat exchanger positioned to intercept the combustion products. The circulating system includes circulating air ducts in communication with the heat exchanger and a blower for circulating air through the ducts and the heat exchanger and through duct work in the building in which the unit is installed.