(Newswire.net — August 28, 2014) Vancouver, BC — Servicing gas fireplaces at least once a year is strongly recommended by the BC Safety Authority in order to ensure the safety and good health of those who use them. Annual fireplace maintenance also helps to ensure that your gas fireplace is operating at maximum efficiently to save you money. Summer is almost over here in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, and that means the best time to have your gas fireplace serviced is right now: before the start of the heating season.
What Gas Fireplace Maintenance Entails
A professional gasfitter will do a thorough job of inspecting, cleaning and servicing your gas fireplace. It begins with removal and cleaning of the fireplace glass (which is actually clear ceramic that requires special care). Next, the ceramic logs are removed and dust and ash cleaned up. Now the gasfitter is able to inspect the firebox for cracks or any other defects that could pose a hazard. This is followed by removing the burner and pilot flame assemblies, both of which will be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Only a certified gasfitter has the training to be able to spot potential problems in the burner and firebox, and this alone is reason enough to have your gas fireplace serviced at the beginning of each heating season.
After reassembling everything, your technician will check for proper combustion and airflow and adjust the flame to suit your needs, which can be for maximum heating efficiency or else for visual impact. Testing for gas and carbon monoxide leaks will round out the service. Now you and your family can enjoy the comfort and beauty of your gas fireplace with peace of mind throughout Vancouver’s cool and damp autumn, winter and spring.
Call a Certified HVAC Specialist Now
It’s very important that you have your gas fireplace serviced at the start of each heating season, and equally important that the work is done by a trained and certified HVAC technician. If you haven’t already done so, it’s a good idea to set up an annual gas fireplace maintenance program with the good people at Efficient Furnace so you don’t forget next year. Be warm and be safe!
About Efficient Furnace
We have been providing heating services in the lower mainland since 1990. Our service technicians are constantly updated with the newest heating technologies such as high efficiency furnaces, on demand hot water delivery systems, radiant heating. We are proficient with furnace repair, boiler maintenance and hot water systems for extended life. You can count on us to get your heating system running at peak efficiency. You will save money on utilities, stay warm and feel relaxed.