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Keep Heating Simple

Gas fireplaces make adding warmth to your Columbia home simple. Just flick a switch or push a button for immediate heat.

They’re also quite effortless to use. Unlike their woodburning counterparts, there’s no need to add firewood or sweep up ashes. But like any other natural gas systems, these fireplaces need routine tune-ups to help them run efficiently and avoid malfunctions.

When your fireplace won’t start or won’t stay on, the Experts at Midland Air Service Experts can help. Use our easy-to-follow tips first. If your fireplace still isn’t running like it should, give us a call. We can take care of any model.

Gas Fireplace Troubleshooting Tips

Fireplace Won’t Start

There could be a few reasons why your fireplace won’t start. Take off the ornamental plate beneath your fireplace to access its parts.

  1. Is a breaker tripped? Check your home’s electrical panel and adjust breakers as needed.
  2. Is the gas running? Ensure the valve is in the “open” setting.
  3. Is the pilot light lit? If it has been extinguished, follow manufacturer instructions to reignite. Fasten the vent cap to stop drafts from extinguishing it.
  4. Pilot light lights but won’t stay on? There could be a problem with the thermocouple, a metal safety sensor that controls gas flow.
  5. Pilot light stays lit but fireplace won’t light? It could be the thermopile, a metal piece that changes heat to electricity to open the gas valve.
  6. If you suspect there’s a problem with the thermocouple or thermopile, contact us for assistance.

Fireplace is Making Odd Sounds or Smells

  • Rumbling or roaring noises? Tweak the flame and vacuum the burners once they’ve totally cooled.
  • Grinding or shrieking sounds? Have Midland Air Service Experts service or replace the blower.
  • Odd odors? Clean the fireplace’s interior and flue using the steps below. If you smell rotten eggs or burning wires, turn off the fireplace, open windows in your home and contact us right away.
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Cleaning Your Gas Fireplace

Cleaning your gas fireplace on a routine basis can help it operate more efficiently and avoid costly breakdowns. It may even help it work longer.

  1. Confirm your fireplace is totally cooled.
  2. Switch the gas off by turning the valve to “off.”
  3. Pull out the gas logs, examine them for cracks and clean them with a soft-bristled brush.
  4. Extract the lava rocks, vacuum them separately and get rid of soot with the brush.
  5. Clean the interior of the fireplace with a vacuum hose attachment.
  6. Clean inside edges with a wet cloth. Use warm, soapy water to get rid of dust or soot accumulation.
  7. Return lava rocks and logs in the same order.
  8. Clean the glass housing with special fireplace glass cleaner and let it dry. Windex is not recommended as it can scratch the glass or cause it to shatter.
  9. If you have a vented gas fireplace, inspect the outside vent and get rid of debris such as leaves or bird nests.
  10. Ensure your carbon monoxide detector is functioning correctly.

Schedule Annual Maintenance Today

Once your fireplace is working again, schedule regular maintenance with us. These checks can potentially find trouble before they start. We’ll test your components for damage. We’ll also make sure there aren’t any leaks and that pressurization levels are right.

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