FAQs About Lighting Gas Fireplaces

Gas fireplaces offer an excellent way to add charm and style to any area in your home. The options and flexibility they provide make basic renovations much easier. Proper installation is the first step in ensuring fireplace safety, but routine maintenance and applicable operating procedures are just as important. Knowing the appropriate procedure while lighting the pilot is definitely essential to keeping your loved ones cozy and secure.

Q: Do you really need to read the owner's manual before you light the pilot?

A: Not only is reading the owner's manual very important, but so is understanding it. The owner's manual assists you in knowing the workings of your fireplace and the various components involved, and offers troubleshooting techniques. Helpful hints and preventative measures are also standard content. It is always a good idea to have the necessary references handy whenever maintenance of any kind is performed.

Q: What are the basic steps when you are ready to start?

A: The first thing you need to do is remove the fireplace glass to avoid damage and check that any wall switch or remote device is off. Next, locate the gas supply valve and move it into the open position. After identifying the pilot source and the ignite button, find the gas control knob and set it to pilot. Depress the ignite button. Repeat every two or three seconds until the pilot is lit. If no flame appears after about 30 seconds, shut off the gas. Try again after five minutes. If the trouble persists call an available customer service provider or consult a professional. Lighting the pilot with a hand-held device or match is required on some products but is not particularly safe in many instances. Fire and electricity are sometimes better left to the experts.