These guides answer common questions about owning a gas fireplace in Greater Boston, in plain words. Boston Fireplaces Pros writes them, and each one lists the manuals and public sources it relies on.
Each guide follows the same order: a short answer first, then the likely causes or steps, what you can check safely, and when to call a licensed gas fitter. Where a manufacturer's manual covers the topic, the guide says so and lists it in its sources.
Start with these three. What a gas fireplace inspection covers walks through the checklist item by item, so you know what you will see during the visit.
How often a gas fireplace should be serviced explains what manufacturers' manuals say about regular service, and which signs mean a fireplace shouldn't wait for its yearly check.
Starting a gas fireplace after summer covers the first fire of the season: what is normal, what isn't, and what to do when the fireplace won't start.
The guides stop where homeowner checks end. They cover the wall switch, the remote and receiver batteries, whether the gas supply valve is open and whether the glass front is in place, and they never ask you to work on gas lines, valves, wiring, venting or burners. If the gas supply valve is closed and you don't know why, leave it closed and call us. If you smell gas, leave the home first, then call your gas company's emergency line or 911 from outside.
Looking for a specific symptom? Our troubleshooting guide covers fireplaces that won't turn on, pilot lights that go out and remotes that stop working.
When you would rather have a professional look, book the $99 gas fireplace safety inspection. It covers a full inspection, a gas leak check, wiring and controls, a safety check and a maintenance check. One price covers every gas fireplace in your home, and the $99 is credited toward any repair. Book online or call 617-915-2647.
