Fireplace Repair & Maintenance

Are you smelling gas? Is the burner in your gas fireplace filled with pet hair or grime and in need of a good cleaning? Or is your log set ― or fireplace ― not working at all? Let one of our technicians inspect and troubleshoot the issues and fix or clean it to your complete satisfaction.

One of the most important steps in maintaining a wood fireplace is to keep it clean from ashes, soot, and other flammable debris. Sometimes tiles or masonry can crack, or strange sounds come from your fireplace. If you’re not familiar with how to properly assess and rectify the situation, consider the help of a professional.

Here are a few tips that you can do today:

1. Make sure you have a working smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector in your home. Replace the batteries every year ― choose a memorable day, like New Year’s Day, for an easy reminder.
2. Avoid putting MDF, wet wood, glossy magazines or colored paper, wax-covered paper, Christmas trees, or painted or treated wood in your fireplace.
3. Consider eco-friendly logs, which are made from wood chips or other materials, that give off fewer emissions than solid wood. If you’re looking to create less mess, soy or switchgrass logs offer easier cleanup.
4. Always make sure there are no burning or smoldering embers present when you clean ashes from your wood fireplace.

You can clean dirt, dust, or film from your glass front, ceramic or cement logs, or fire glass marbles using a light brush, damp rag, or microfiber cloth and an ammonia-free gas log cleaner, warm water, or distilled white vinegar. A shop vac with a HEPA filter is also a handy tool.

With a wood-burning fireplace, you may be dealing with airflow or fire hazard issues due to accumulated soot, ashes, or creosote. Sometimes tiles or masonry can crack, or you start to hear certain sounds coming from your fireplace that could very well be a warning sign.