Summer is the best time for homeowners to have their gas fireplaces serviced. Why? So you can beat the line! With all the fun, exciting and relaxing activities the summer has to offer, it’s easy to forget that come October or November, we’ll be wanting the warmth of our fireplaces again.
When you’re ready again for that unique ambiance and comforting warmth that your gas fireplace provides, you may find it isn’t working properly because it had such a long “vacation.” Fall’s cooler temps can come early, and a non-functioning gas fireplace won’t do its usual great job of quickly taking the chill off and making your home warm and cozy.
Every year, many homeowners don’t think to call for service for their gas fireplace until they discover it won’t turn on or it won’t work properly. For some reason, these types of malfunctions always seem to happen in the middle of a brutal cold snap or during a power outage. Waiting to call for service during those times, there’s usually an extreme backlog. By that time, they often have to wait several weeks before a specialist can come to diagnose and fix the problem.
Those frustrating long waits can be avoided, and you can ensure that your gas fireplace is always ready when you need it, by scheduling preventive maintenance in the summer. How often your gas fireplace should be serviced depends on the manufacturer and model and also whether it’s vented or ventless. It’s quick and easy to schedule preventive maintenance during this time of year. When the specialist arrives, they will thoroughly clean your gas fireplace, check to be sure the logs are all properly positioned and aligned and ensure that your gas fireplace operates as effectively as it should.
So while you’re enjoying these long, lazy days of summer, don’t forget about your gas fireplace. Yes, they deserve a vacation after working so well during the winter, but get them serviced before fall or winter so you can avoid a potential operation lapse or a long and frustrating wait for service during the cold weather months.
