Gas log installation specialists for Lake Fairview

The listing behind a vent-free set

Vent-free log sets are unvented room heaters in the eyes of the code. Section 621.1 of the Florida fuel gas code requires them to be listed to ANSI Z21.11.2 and installed according to the conditions of the listing and the manufacturer's instructions.

One vent-free manual says its set is tested to that standard and can operate with the flue damper closed. That is the key difference from a vented set, and it is why the room around a vent-free set gets so much attention.

Propane tanks stay outdoors

Propane log sets come with a clear rule about the tank. One vent-free manual says not to place propane supply tanks inside any structure and to locate them outdoors.

Tank placement and sizing are your propane supplier's call. Our pros note what they see during the inspection and point out anything that looks inconsistent with the manual, so it can be raised with the supplier before the set goes in.

When a sealed insert suits better than logs

Gas logs keep the look and feel of an open fire, with the damper held open. A sealed gas fireplace insert closes the opening with glass and works as a heater with its own vent.

For owners who want mostly heat, our specialists explain the insert path and its venting, and for owners who want the look of a fire, the log set. The free inspection covers both, and the estimate shows the option you choose.

Connecting and testing before the batteries go in

Order matters at installation. One maker says the set must be connected to the gas line and tested for leaks before batteries are inserted in its receiver, and that the burner must be off and cool before any battery change.

Our installers follow that sequence, connect and leak test first, then power the controls and sync the remote where the set has one. It keeps a stray spark away from an untested connection.

When the log set pilot keeps dropping out

When a log set pilot lights and then drops out, one maker's troubleshooting table points to several parts. Our technicians check each one before recommending a repair.

Pilot parts are specific to the valve, so replacements come from the set's own parts list.

• A valve that will not hold
• A pilot hood bent away from the thermocouple
• A bent or kinked pilot line
• A loose, cracked or worn thermocouple
• Excessive downdraft in the chimney