Gas Fireplace Repair
Kirkland, WA

Aged thermocouples on 1980s inserts

Kirkland's wave of gas insert retrofits in the 1980s means a lot of thermocouples are at or past their reliable lifespan. A pilot that lights but won't hold is almost always a thermocouple or thermopile failure — a single-visit fix.

Ignition failure after summer dormancy

Gas fireplaces that sit idle from April through October accumulate dust in the pilot assembly and oxidation on igniter contacts. First-use failures in fall are the most common call we get across the Eastside.

Clogged burner ports from seasonal dust

Settled dust in the burner ports over summer causes weak or uneven flame, delayed ignition, or repeated safety shutoff. A thorough cleaning restores even burn and proper flame height.

Remote and wall switch failures

Older wall switch and remote systems in Kirkland's 1980s-era homes lose reliability over time. We test the full switch-to-valve chain before recommending any part replacement.

Gas insert venting in original masonry fireboxes

Some Eastside installations placed gas inserts in original wood-burning fireboxes without properly relining the flue. We assess both the insert and the flue liner during every service call.

Glass gasket wear

Door gaskets that have been through many heating cycles compress and crack, allowing combustion gases to escape. Gasket replacement is a quick on-site fix included in our tune-up.