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Keep Heating Simple

Gas fireplaces make adding comfort to your Grand Island home simple. Just flick a switch or press a button for immediate heat.

They’re also fairly effortless to use. Unlike their woodburning counterparts, there’s no need to put in firewood or sweep up ashes. But like any other natural gas equipment, these fireplaces need routine maintenance to help them run efficiently and avoid malfunctions.

When your fireplace won’t ignite or won’t stay on, the Experts at McElroy Service Experts can help. Use our easy-to-understand tips first. If your fireplace still isn’t running correctly, give us a call. We can take care of any model.

Gas Fireplace Troubleshooting Tips

Fireplace Won’t Start

There could be a couple of explanations why your fireplace won’t start. Take off the ornamental plate beneath your fireplace to get at its parts.

  1. Is a breaker tripped? Take a look at your home’s electrical panel and reboot breakers as needed.
  2. Is the gas working? Verify the valve is in the “open” setting.
  3. Is the pilot light on? If it has been extinguished, follow manufacturer instructions to reignite. Fasten the vent cap to block drafts from extinguishing it.
  4. Pilot light lights but won’t stay on? There could be trouble with the thermocouple, a metal safety sensor that controls gas flow.
  5. Pilot light stays ablaze but fireplace won’t light? It could be the thermopile, a metal piece that converts heat to electricity to open the gas valve.
  6. If you think 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 McElroy Service Experts service or replace the blower.
  • Odd scents? Clean the fireplace’s interior and flue following the steps below. If you smell rotten eggs or burning wires, shut off the fireplace, open windows in your home and call us right away.
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Cleaning Your Gas Fireplace

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

  1. Confirm your fireplace is totally cooled.
  2. Turn the gas off by rotating the valve to “off.”
  3. Take out the gas logs, examine them for cracks and clean them with a soft-bristled brush.
  4. Remove 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 internal edges with a wet cloth. Use warm, soapy water to get rid of dust or soot buildups.
  7. Return lava rocks and logs in the same order.
  8. Clean the glass casing 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, examine the outside vent and remove debris such as leaves or bird nests.
  10. Check your carbon monoxide detector is operating appropriately.

Schedule Annual Maintenance Today

Once your fireplace is running again, schedule regular maintenance with us. These examinations can potentially find trouble before they begin. We’ll test your components for damage. We’ll also double-check there aren’t any leaks and that pressurization levels are right.

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