Gas log installation specialists for Orwin Manor
Replacing a tired set of gas logs? We match the burner, logs and embers to one listing and put the whole plan in writing.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
What our Orwin Manor crew measures in the firebox
These checks decide whether a log set will fit and run right, and our Orwin Manor crew records each result before ordering.
- Firebox front width, rear width, depth and height
- Glowing embers placed as the manual shows
- Room size and input for a vent-free set
- Leak test on every connection made
What goes into a good log set install in Orwin Manor
The points below shape the log set we recommend in Orwin Manor, and each one appears in your estimate.
When the damper clamp does not fit
Not every damper blade takes the supplied clamp. For that case, one maker gives three ways out, a permanent stop, taking the damper blade out altogether or cutting the damper back until it leaves the minimum opening in its table.
Each option has tradeoffs for how the fireplace behaves when the set is off. Our specialists explain them at your home, recommend the one that fits your damper and list it on the estimate with upfront pricing.
Burner position in the firebox
Where the burner sits matters as much as the burner itself. One maker lists a burner positioned too close to the front of the firebox as a reason for smoke and soot, and its fix is to move the burner system to the center.
A centered burner keeps the flames inside the fireplace and gives the exhaust a straight path to the flue. Our crew centers the pan, checks the clearance at the front and watches the first burn from the room.
Fans, drafts and flame patterns
A vent-free flame is sensitive to moving air. One manual warns not to let fans blow directly into the fireplace and to avoid any drafts that alter the burner's flame pattern, and it rules out installing the heater in high traffic, windy or drafty areas.
Ceiling fans, air conditioning registers and doors to the patio can all send air across a firebox. Our crew looks at what moves air around your fireplace and suggests simple changes when a flame is being pushed around.
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.
A pilot that will not light at all
A pilot that clicks without lighting has its own short list in one maker's troubleshooting table, from low gas pressure and a closed shutoff valve to a loose igniter wire, a blocked pilot hood, air in the line or dead batteries.
Some of these take a minute to fix and some need a part. Our technicians find which one it is and tell you before any part is ordered, with upfront pricing.
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Asked in Orwin Manor about installing gas logs
Thinking about gas logs? Start here, and remember the fireplace inspection in Orwin Manor is free.
How often should gas logs be serviced?
One vented set manual says the appliance should be examined before use and inspected at least once a year. The same manual notes that propane sets may need more frequent cleaning than natural gas sets.
Is the gas log inspection in Orwin Manor really free?
Yes. We measure and check the fireplace and write up the estimate at no charge, with no obligation. If you go ahead within 72 hours after the inspection, 10% comes off.
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- No hidden fees
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