Why It is Important
to Complete Fireplace Maintenance
Fireplace Maintenance is one of the best and most effective ways of making sure that your Fireplace is operating safely and effectively. Regardless of the fireplace type installed in your home, maintenance is important.
Whether you use coal, wood, or a gas fireplace, you should have a Certified Technician inspect and service the Fireplace at least once every 2 years. With regular fireplace maintenance servicing, a technician will be able to check the following:
- The burners
- The pilot light
- Ensure safe ignition and combustion
- Test the chimney draw
These steps can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and keep you and your family safe.
Top 5 Reasons to
Have Your Gas Fireplace Inspected & Serviced
Although gas fueled fireplaces are considerably the safest and cleanest of all, they too require regular servicing. Below are the top 5 reasons to get your Gas Fireplace Checked:
- Improved functionality – A gas fireplace should not be taken for granted. Although it can operate for months, it’s susceptible to sudden fires and explosions. These mostly occur when connection valves develop leaks, or the thermocouple or thermopile wears out.
- Ceramic Logs – The ceramic logs used in gas fireplaces also need to be regularly checked to ensure they are in a good working condition and placed properly for air flow.
- Proper ventilation – Although a gas fireplace is considerably the cleanest fireplace of all, gas combustion does produce soot, especially if its ventilation system is compromised. If the chimney structure doesn’t work as it is supposed to or allows moisture inside the combustion chamber, the entire system could malfunction. This causes carbon monoxide gas to seep back into your home. If these gas fumes penetrate your home undetected, they expose your family to the grave danger of suffocation. Nonetheless, having the fireplace serviced regularly can prevent this from happening, as the technician should be able to detect it during his /her rounds.
- Provides quality indoor air – As mentioned earlier, gas fireplaces can produce soot especially if there is incomplete combustion. This happens if there is a leakage in the fireplace’s ventilation allowing gas (carbon monoxide) to escape through. Having the fireplace regularly serviced helps to prevent this from happening.
- Durability – Just as it is with any other mechanical appliance, regular servicing and maintenance improves the system’s durability. This not only gives you value for your money but also saves energy costs and maintains your manufacturers warranty.
If you cannot recall the last time you had your gas fireplace serviced, you could be putting your home at a great risk.
Contact Vision Plumbing Heating Cooling at 250-470-9552 or email info@visionplumbingandheating.com and have our certified technicians inspect your fireplace and handle any repairs if needed.
