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Fireplace Maintenance is an Important Part of Keeping Your Home Looking Great


Craig Olson


Fireplaces have always been a staple of a home. Ever since the 18th century when Benjamin Franklin created a convection chamber for fireplaces to improve efficiency and airflow, sealed fireplaces have been the cornerstone to defining a home. Today, we see fireplaces as more of an aesthetic and comfort component to a home rather than a necessity. With the implementation of furnaces, venting, heating and cooling elements to more efficiently heat and cool your home, fireplaces have become largely unnecessary. However, when you imagine the key pieces of designing a home, a fireplace is still an essential piece of the perfect design.


First, if you currently have a wood burning masonry or factory- built metal fireplace then you can use an insert to convert that to a gas fireplace. Gas insert fireplaces have simulated logs and are contained in a special housing that fits into the existing fireplace. These types of fireplaces are wonderful options for home owners who are living in older homes. The glass on the front of the unit creates a very pleasing aesthetic for your living room or bedroom. You can relax and safely enjoy the fire through the glass in the front of the fireplace. The simulated logs and burner are inside their own firebox, contained by an inner and outer shell. Free-standing gas fireplaces tend look a lot like the new wood-burning stoves and are more effective at supplying heat to the entire home. No matter which unit your home has, these gas fireplaces are both beautiful options for homes in the greater Puget Sound area.


When you decide to have a gas insert installed in your home, you will want to have regular maintenance to ensure that


it’s operating at peak performance. Fireplace manufacturers recommend having gas-burning appliances inspected annually by a professional service provider. Just as with a car, in some cases, failure to do so may void your warranty or cause dangerous situations for you and your family. Certified tune-ups include important safety checks to ensure that your gas fireplace is functioning properly. Below are the steps to ensure that your tune-up is being performed correctly and professionally:


• Inspect and clean pilot assembly • Check and adjust pilot flame • Check millivolt level on thermopile • Check ignition system • Inspect and clean control section • Clean and inspect blower • Add embers as needed • Check gas pressure WC at inlet and outlet • Check for carbon monoxide and gas leaks in fireplace area • Inspect and clean air shutter • Remove and clean safety glass • Clean fireplace cabinet • Check thermostat for proper set up and operation


When you have your fireplace tune-up, be sure that your professional service provider goes through all of these steps. This will ensure that your system will continue to run smoothly all season long.


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