How do I know if my gas logs are bad?
5 Signs Your Gas Fireplace Needs Professional Maintenance
- 1: Pilot light issues. Just as if you would use a gas furnace, there’s a pilot light built into your gas fireplace as well.
- 2: A rotten egg smell. Anything that smells like rotten eggs means danger!
- 3: Too much soot.
- 4: It switches on and off.
- 5: Wear and tear.
Is it normal for gas logs to blacken?
Soot on vented gas logs is nothing to worry about. It is a natural occurrence when the yellowish flames of a gas log impinge on a rough surface. Some people like the look, some don’t. If you don’t, we suggest that you VERY CAREFULLY take the logs outside and brush the soot off with a whisk broom.
How long do gas logs last?
Q: How long do gas logs last? A: In the average home, a well-maintained vented log set with ceramic logs will last 10 or more years. A well-maintained vent-free log set with ceramic logs can also last a long time, but, if heavily used, will begin to wear in 3-5 years.
How do I know if my gas fireplace is getting gas?
With an LPG tank, you will usually have a round valve that you turn counterclockwise to open and a gauge located on top of the tank so you can visually see that you have gas. The fireplace should have an inside valve to control the gas flow, usually inside the access panel at the bottom of the fireplace.
Can you adjust a gas regulator?
Pull off the regulator cap. There is a spring and an adjusting screw underneath. Usually turning the screw clockwise increases outlet pressure but the direction of adjustment is marked on the regulator. Turn the screw a little to make a small pressure increase adjustment as seen on the pressure gauge.
What causes gas logs to go out?
Basically, if the oxygen percentage in a room drops, the flame shape is altered by its incomplete combustion. The heat is then removed from the thermocouple, shutting off the gas valve. If the oxypilot becomes blocked with dust or soot, the flame lifts away from the thermocouple or flame sensing electrode.
