Gas Fireplace Service
One of the biggest advantages of gas fireplaces over traditional wood-burning fireplaces is convenience. Unlike wood-burning fireplaces, gas fireplaces provide heat at the flick of a switch. Additionally, with gas fireplaces, you don’t have to worry about all that ash and soot in your chimney. Gas fireplaces are also one of the best options when it comes to outdoor firepits and living spaces. This is because the “on-demand” convenience of gas fireplaces gives you complete control over when you want the fireplace or firepit to be on or off—it’s as easy as flipping a switch.
The cost savings is also a concern for many homeowners. A common question many homeowners are is, “are gas fireplaces more economical than the wood-burning counterparts?” According to a study done by Woodland Direct, gas logs saved consumers an average of just over 40% on average.
Gas fireplaces are typically broken up into two types of categories: vented and ventless. When contacting
Whether you have a ventless or vented insert,
GAS FIREPLACE INSPECTIONS
Did you know that your gas fireplace and outdoor
Proper maintenance can eliminate remedy problems with gas fireplaces before they become bigger issues. Because proper maintenance and inspections often involve gas lines, inspection is not something the average homeowner should take on. We highly recommend contacting
During a normal inspection, we typically evaluate the following:
- Exterior. While a certain degree of wear and tear might be expected, evaluating the exterior of a gas fireplace may reveal signs of damaged glass doors, vents, and other structural components.
- Interior. Checking the interior of the fireplace may reveal problems with the gas valves, pilots, or thermocouples. These components help ensure gas is flowing to the fireplace in a safe manner. During an inspection,
Northco Fire also checks for things like dust buildup, dirt, and, yes, even bugs and spiders. These things can not only result in fireplace inefficiencies but also flammable hazards. - Damper. Perhaps one of the most important elements of a gas log fireplace is the damper. The damper allows combusted gasses to escape through the chimney or ventilation systems built into the fireplace. Dampers must be opened at all times when gas fireplaces or wood-burning fireplaces are in use. However, if you have a ventless fireplace, you may not have a damper. A thorough inspection of this fireplace component could save your life from exhaust and harmful vapors.
- Flue. The flue of a fireplace should be inspected annually for safety and proper functionality according to the National Fire Protection Agency. The flue is the part of the fireplace that helps force harmful combustion gasses outside. When a flue isn’t working properly, these harmful
gases could prove fatal. In addition to regular inspections,Northco Fire recommends the installation of carbon monoxide sensors in your home.
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