Gas fireplaces bring all the coziness of warm, flickering flames to your home without the added effort of chopping wood. They’re the best of both worlds, classic style and comfortable convenience ready at the flick of a switch.
While turning them on and off may be relatively effortless, you’ll want to put a little care and attention into maintaining your gas fireplaces if you want to keep them running year after year.
Inspection
Even if gas fireplaces appear to be in perfect working order, they still need annual inspections. To keep your fireplace under warranty, prevent carbon monoxide buildup, and ensure your safety screens are still functioning properly, then annual inspections are essential. A professional technician can check for problems the average homeowner would miss, making sure you can safely use your gas fireplaces.
Cleaning
While gas fireplaces don’t produce visible soot the way wood burning ones do, dust, debris, pet hair, dirt, and other small particles can gradually accumulate and interfere with the proper functioning of gas fireplaces. When to clean gas fireplaces can be a bit more difficult to determine, as different types of gas fireplaces require cleaning more often than others. Check with a qualified technician during your gas fireplace inspection to get a cleaning frequency recommendation.
Maintenance
Regular inspections and cleaning will do a lot to help you maintain your gas fireplace. But it also doesn’t hurt to keep an eye on your system, especially while you’re using it frequently during the colder months. If your gas fireplace isn’t working like it should, you’re noticing cracks in the glass, or hearing unusual noises, contact your trusted technicians at Eastwood Propane Works for assistance.