How to Turn on a Gas Fireplace

A gas fireplace is very similar to a traditional fireplace. It can add a nice look to any room and also serves to heat the room. Learning how to properly turn on a gas fireplace can help to avoid accidents. Fire and gas should not be taken lightly. It is very important to follow the proper guidelines when turning on a gas fireplace.

Supplies needed

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  Lighter or matches

  
  


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  Firewood

  
  

1. 
   

   Check to see if the fireplace has
   an ignition button or switch. If it does not, then you will need a
   lighter or matches to light the fireplace.

   
   


2. 
   

   Make sure that all gas lines are
   secure and that there are not any leaks. Check to make sure that
   there are not any obstructions where the gas will be coming into the
   fireplace.

   
   


3. 
   

   Place the firewood into the
   fireplace. Make sure that you do not place too much firewood into
   the fireplace.

   
   


4. 
   

   Turn on gas to the “On”
   position. You will want to turn the gas levels up to the maximum
   level.

   
   


5. 
   

   Use the ignition button to light
   the fireplace. If the fireplace does not have an ignition button,
   then you will use a lighter or matches to light the fireplace.

   
   


6. 
   

   Adjust the gas levels. You will
   not need to keep the gas levels at maximum once the gas fire place
   has been lit.

   
   


7. 
   

   Make sure that you do not smell a
   strong odor of gas well after you have lit the fireplace. A strong
   odor of gas an hour or two after you have lit the fireplace can mean
   that you have a gas leak. Turn off the fireplace and have the gas
   lines inspected if you notice a strong odor of gas.