Fireplace (gas)

Routine Care Task

Annual professional inspection and service

The benefits are both safety and energy efficiency.

Priority

Timing: September (yearly)

NOTE: The tasks and timings shown here for your Fireplace (gas) are based on a single-family home located in Massachusetts with a default set of home care goals and priorities.

If you setup your Home-Wizard personal home manager for a different location with different home care goals, your recommended home care program can have different tasks and timings for your {home feature}.

How To

Most fireplace manufacturers recommend that gas fireplaces have an annual inspection and maintenance by an authorized service dealer.

The service person's work should include:

- Clean pilot and burners.

- Check gas pilot safety system.

- Ensure proper ignition and combustion.

- Check combustion venting and chimney draw.

- Paint firebox as necessary.

- Inspect door gasket.

- Clean glass.

- Clean exterior.

- Check fan operation (if applicable).