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One of the biggest problems people have with a gas fireplace is how to start it.There are no logs to light, no need for a match, and no electric switch to start the fire.You might be left scratching your head trying to figure out how to light a gas fireplace.Every gas fireplace is different.
This article will show you how to light your gas fireplace so you can get back to enjoying it.No matter what you have in your home.
All types of fireplaces can use those three things.The manual is the most important thing.The owner's manual for your fireplace will show you how to light it.If you need to use a fireplace key, read the manual.
If your fireplace is started with a key system, you will need access to the fireplace key to move forward with this guide.
The pilot light should be easy to spot, as it is the small flame that keeps burning even with the fireplace off.If you have turned it off, you need to restart it to get the fireplace turned on.The systems for turning on and kickstarting the pilot light are different depending on the fireplace, so take a look at your fireplace manual to see all the details.
In order to light the fireplace, we need to get inside and remove the cover that protects it from the rest of the room.Don't worry about breaking it, it's designed to come off.Make sure the system is open and ready to go by setting it aside.
If you want to start a fire, you need to get the prep out of the way first.
Most fireplaces have a gas control knob next to a colored button.The pilot light should turn on when you turn the gas control.Push the button until the light turns on.
If your fireplace doesn't have a button, you will need to light the flame manually.If you put the flame into the pilot light tube, the light will catch it.
The pilot light can be used to control the intensity of the flames.The steps are the same if you need to use a key valve.Once you have turned on the pilot light, you can use the key to open the gas valves and control the fire's height.
You will need to replace the screen in front of the fireplace in order to get warm by the fire.If your fireplace doesn't turn on with your normal methods, make sure to repeat this process.
It is one thing to have the pilot light die on you, but it is another to turn it off.Yes, if you aren't going to be using your fireplace for a long time.When you want to use your fireplace again, turn it off and relight it.
If your fireplace doesn't turn on after use, you might see a protective screen.Wait for the screen to cool down and be safe to touch before you start working on the fireplace interior.
If you are going to open the fireplace, you might want to clean it.Cleaning the fireplace depends on how often you use it.If you are going to use your fireplace for a long time, you should have it cleaned.
If you misplace or toss out your manual, you will have a problem.Thankfully, it issolvable.If you want to find an online manual, you can go to the manufacturer's website.
If you want to control your fireplace with a wall switch, make sure it has a section where you can change the intensity of the flames.If you need more information, this will be included in your manual.
It can be difficult to light a gas fireplace since you have to get up close to the fire and use the pilot light.If you learn how to get your fireplace up and running, you won't have to worry about it giving out on you, and you will be able to light it faster next time.
Hopefully, this guide took the mystery out of your gas fireplace.You will be in front of a roaring fire in no time if you follow those simple instructions.
Thirty-two years of experience in installing fireplaces, woodstoves, mantels, gas logs, chimney cleanings and repairs.