At Chadwicks & Hacks we don't just sell the best indoor and outdoor fireplaces - we service them! Having your gas fireplace inspected annually is very important, but often overlooked. Trust the experts at Chadwicks & Hacks to keep your fireplace running efficiently, without worry.
Tune-ups, fireplace repairs, and even full installs - we do it all. Interested? Give us a call at 1-800-310-9831 or email us to book your fireplace appointment.
Here is what you can expect from our thorough 33 point Fireplace Safety and Maintenance Check:
CLEANING
- Clean Glass
- Vacuum the fan and the area under the firebox
- Clear all dust, pet hair, etc.
- Brush out firebox, offer to repaint if necessary
- Clean outside of unit
GASKET CHECK
- Check all gaskets and seals, replace if necessary
DIRECT VENT UNITS GASKET CHECK
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Check all pressure relief plates
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Check all springs on pressure relief guides
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Check springs on hook to glass window frame if applicable to unit
GAS LEAK TESTS
- Check main gas line connection to valve
- Check shut-off valve connections
- Check connection at gas valve outlet
- Check connection at main burner orifice
- Check pilot fuel line at valve and at pilot assembly
VENTING
- Check the cap, clear obstructions if any
- Check wall or roof penetrations
- Repair seal if necessary
BURN TEST/FIREBOX
- Check the main burner for cracks and proper operation
- Check for evidence of sooting
- Check the air shutter setting
- Check pilot assembly, pilot hood
- Check the heat exchange area
- Check logs for breakage and proper placement
- Check embers, vermiculite etc.
- Check gas pressure, incoming and manifold
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK
- Check condition of thermopile and thermocouples
- Check millivolt output of both
- Test Valves
- Check system resistance
- Check condition of all wiring
- Check, clean, tighten all electrical connections. Use dielectric grease on millivolt connections
- Check and clean the fan
- Check voltage and replace client supplied batteries in Remote transmitter and receiver.