Before you turn on those Gas Logs, be sure to do these things!
1. Remove the Logs for a good bath (OUTSIDE) Use a strong but non-abrasive household soap to remove the soot build-up. It might take a couple of good scrubs to get it all off.
2. While the Firebox is empty, check your starter switch and any wires for a loose connection.
3. If you have ever turned the switch on and there was a delayed start, noticed a gas smell or had a loss of fire power while you were enjoying a fire….you should call the gas company or an electrician.
4. Plug in your Carbon Monixide Detector close to your fireplace and make sure it is in good working order with a new battery.
5. If you use a propane tank for your gas supply, Do NOT allow yourself to run out of LP gas….that is very dangerous! If the flame stops while in another room, the line is still open and a residual leak could occur. OR WORSE, if you didn’t notice or recall that the logs were ON…you could possibly forget that there was a fire previously and then be at risk for a leak, fire, or Explosion when the tank is refilled and turned back on.
6. If your pilot light repeatedly goes out—or is very difficult to light–that is a signal that your appliance is not working correctly. Call a qualified Service Technician to evaluate the appliance.
7. Never light a Pilot Light if you smell gas! Remember Natural and LP gas HAS a gas smell. It is Carbon Monoxide that is odorless, so stay plugged in!
8. Re-Read your Log paperwork each year before you turn your gas logs back on. It is good information, and worth reviewing. But especially helpful, if you can’t remember how to restack those new clean logs.
