How to Fix a Gas Fireplace Remote
Having a remote control for your gas fireplace will add to the convenience of owning a gas fireplace. The remote control will allow you to fully operate the gas fireplace from any distance within 90 feet of the fireplace through the use of infrared technology.
What You'll Need:
- Batteries
- Multimeter
- Remove the old batteries from the remote and insert new batteries. Once you have installed the new batteries test their functionality.
- Test each of the batteries inside of the remote control receiver compartment that are installed inside of the gas fireplace. Replace these batteries and turn the receiver to the "off" position for at least 1 minute. Then, turn the receiver back to the "on" position and test the functionality again.
- Look at the receiver switch and turn the switch to the remote position, if it is not there already.
- Position a thermometer next to the remote sensor. If the thermometer is registering a temperature of over 140 degrees Fahrenheit, the sensor could be overheated. Move the sensor slightly further from the fireplace.
- Remove any obstructions away from the direct line between the remote and the remote sensor.
- Inspect each of the outlet cables that are connected to the receiver box to ensure that each one is properly connected. Look at each of the cables for damage.
- Inspect the resistance of the receiver output cables by touching the probes of a multimeter to the cable ends. This tool is available from most hardware stores that will read the voltage of the electrical device.
- Look at your instruction manual and reenter the code for your fireplace remote control.