Local pros for chimney and fireplace repair in Millenia

A milky white or gray haze on the glass of a gas fireplace is a normal byproduct of burning gas, and in Millenia, one of Orlando's official neighborhoods, it is a quick fix when it is handled the right way. Left alone for too long, though, the film can bake onto the glass and become much harder to remove, and cleaning it the wrong way can damage the glass or the gasket.

The film is made of mineral deposits and residue left by combustion, and some new units produce more of it during their first few fires as paints and binders cure. Dust and pet hair drawn into the firebox can add to it. A haze that returns quickly or turns into black soot is a different matter, and it usually means the logs or media are out of place, the burner needs cleaning or the venting is not right.

Clean the glass only when the unit is completely cold, and only with the cleaner the manufacturer names in the owner's manual. Household glass cleaners containing ammonia and abrasive pads can etch the glass or leave a residue that bakes on at the next fire. On most units the glass has to come off to be cleaned properly, and the manual shows how.

If the glass is cracked, chipped or the gasket is damaged, do not reinstall it; keep the fireplace off until it is replaced with the maker's part. Our technicians remove and clean the glass, inspect the gasket, clean the burner and check the logs or media against the placement diagram. If sooting is involved, we find the cause before cleaning so it does not come straight back.

We are locally owned, and the inspection for your Millenia home costs nothing. Service is priced in writing before we begin, and work booked within 72 hours after the inspection comes with 10% off. Our gas fireplace work is 100% satisfaction guaranteed.