How to Start a Gas Log Fireplace
If you have a gas log fireplace in your home, you will need to know how to properly light it in order to enjoy the beauty and warmth that gas log fireplaces can provide. This style of fireplace does not require you to replace the wood, and is run off of gas to keep the fire going until you are ready to put it out.
- Locate the key that came with your gas log fireplace, this key is able to turn the gas that is supplied to the fireplace on and off.
- Insert the key for your gas log fireplace into the keyhole, and turn it in a clockwise motion to turn on the gas to your fireplace.
- Adjust the amount of gas that comes out of your gas log fireplace by turning the key further to the right for a higher flame, and further to the left for a lower flame.
- Insert a fireplace lighter or extra-long match into the opening under your ceramic logs, and ignite the flame to start the fire. If you are having trouble with this step, locate the hole under the logs where the gas is released. This is where you will need to place your fire in order to ignite the fireplace.
- Turn off the gas log fireplace when you are finished, inserting the key into the keyhole that adjusts the gas flow and turning the key to the left in a counterclockwise motion until the gas has been turned off.
- Remove the key when your fireplace is not in use so that it cannot accidentally become turned on releasing gas fumes into your home.
- Place the key in a safe place when not in use, and keep this key out of the reach of children. You may want to hang the key up somewhere high or place it on top of the fireplace mantel.