Gas fireplace installation from local pros in Lake Nona
Replacing an old gas fireplace in Lake Nona? We check the new model against the opening and the vent before ordering.
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Room, vent and fuel checks in Lake Nona
What our local pros record in Lake Nona before a single stud is cut.
- Shutoff valve and flexible connector at the unit
- Power to the junction box, done by an electrician
- Mantel height and depth checked against the manual's chart
- Noncombustible facing and finish materials near the opening
What our Lake Nona crew checks on a gas fireplace install
Notes from our gas fireplace installers working in Lake Nona.
Clearance between the vent and the framing
The vent pipe runs hot, so it keeps its distance from wood. For horizontal pipe, the Novus drawings show three inches of clearance above the pipe and one inch at its sides and bottom, with no combustible framing inside that zone.
We frame around the vent with those gaps built in and use the maker's firestops and shields where the pipe passes through walls and ceilings. The clearances stay open, with no insulation packed into them.
Standing pilot or electronic ignition
There are two broad ways a gas fireplace lights. A standing pilot burns continuously and lights the burner on demand. Electronic ignition lights the pilot only when the fireplace is turned on. The Novus manual tells installers how to tell which system a unit has from the controls behind the access panel.
The choice affects power needs, controls and how the fireplace behaves in an outage. We explain both at the inspection and help you pick the one that suits how you will use the fireplace.
The smell of a new fireplace
New gas fireplaces give off an odor during their first hours of use as the paint cures and manufacturing oils burn off. One Heat & Glo owner's manual describes a break-in burn with windows open and several hours on high, and notes that finishing materials and adhesives around the unit can add to the smell.
We explain the break-in before we leave and suggest running it on a mild day with the windows open. Once it is done, the smell goes with it.
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Gas fireplace installation questions in Lake Nona
Weighing up a new fireplace? Start here, then book the free visit in Lake Nona.
Can I have a gas fireplace in Lake Nona without a chimney?
Yes. A direct-vent gas fireplace vents through its own pipe, out through a wall or up through the roof. We trace the route at the free inspection and show you where the cap would go.
Does a gas fireplace need yearly service?
Makers recommend it. A yearly visit from a qualified technician covers the glass gasket, logs, burner, controls and vent cap. We can schedule it ahead of the cooler months.
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