Gas Fireplace Safety Maintenance Tips
All hearth products, not just fireplaces, need to be maintained and operated properly in order to function safely and perform at their best.
Gas fireplaces, for example, require routine maintenance and service to ensure their proper working order. The best person to perform the service is a specialty retailer who is trained in the maintenance of gas fireplaces. A retailer will complete the follwing types of tasks when performaing service on a gas fireplaces:
- Adjust millivolt output.
- Clean and adjust the glowing embers and logs for best appearance.
- Clean the fan and realted air circulation passages.
- Clean the glass.
- Check the batteries in the carbon monoxide detector.
- Ensure the vents are obstructed and able to do their job.
To fully understand the necessary steps involved in proper operation, read the manufacturer's instruction manual for the hearth product and consult with a local specialty retailer for input or guidance.
