large flames. When those flames die down in a traditional wood burning fireplace, you can stoke the wood to create a larger fire, but in a gas fireplace, the gas valve sets the limit for the size of the flame. If you love a big, roaring fire in the...
Using a fireplace shovel, scoop out ash and debris into a small, lined trash can or bucket. Alternatively, use a handheld broom to sweep ash from the walls and floor of the fireplace into a dustpan and discard. Remove the remaining dust on the walls and floor with a shop vacuum or ...
If you have a fireplace in your home, chances are you have a gas line that helps you get it going. If you don't, you probably have some nifty long matches, a lighter and a stack of newspaper on the hearth. But what if you got lost in the wintry woods without a match or lighter...
If embers in the fireplace escape through the gap, they may ignite nearby flammable materials (such as wood studs in the walls), thereby posing a serious fire hazard. A gap between a fireplace and a wall can seem unsightly and create an unfinished look in a room. By filling it, you’l...
When room thermostat calls for heat, the control module starts the system circulator and activates the vent damper (causing it to drive open). When the vent damper has opened completely, the control module opens the pilot valve and activates pilot ignition spark. For natural gas, the control ...
Turn your multimeter to millivolts to perform an open circuit test. Place one of the test leads of the multimeter on the side of the thermocouple and the other to the end that enters the gas valve. Ignite a lighter, or other heat source with a flame, at the opposite end of the therm...
Some newer fireplaces have an intermittent electrical pilot light (IPI). So if you don’t have electricity, you’ll need to create an alternative spark. Try crumpling up a piece of paper, light it on fire, set it in the fireplace, then turn on the gas. ...
Here is a uniquely brilliant piece of stupid. Theprofessionalinstaller put the gas valve inside the fireplace!? You'll notice the blue valve, gee I wonder how long till that melts??? Kathy K. had placed her burner to far back and as a result got a lot of ugly sooting on her wall....
Keep plants in areas where gas leaks are common, like in your kitchen or a fireplace, to use as a form of carbon monoxide detection. 7 Check your gas bill to see if it’s higher than normal. Compare your gas bills over a 2-3 month period to see if there’s been a significant cha...
A whiff of gas in your home may not be an issue. Look for any gas burners that may have inadvertently been left on after cooking or if the fireplace gas line is open with no pilot light. Minor gas leaks are common, and the source is typically easy to locate. ...