Your family-owned chimney company in Storey Park

Kneeling on the hearth to turn a knob, or hunting for a pilot button behind a grille, is not everyone's idea of comfort. In Storey Park, an Orlando neighborhood recognized by the city, gas fireplace owners who want easier control often have more options than they think, from a remote or wall switch to a thermostat that runs the fireplace for them.

Many gas fireplaces can take a remote control kit, a wall switch or a wall thermostat made or approved by the manufacturer for that model. Some newer units have electronic ignition that does away with a standing pilot and lights from the remote. Others can be upgraded with a control kit, while older units with millivolt valves may accept only certain remotes.

The rating plate and manual tell us what your fireplace can take, and we fit only the controls listed for it, since an unlisted remote can bypass the maker's safety design. Think about who will use the fireplace and how. Large-button remotes, a wall switch at standing height or a thermostat that keeps the room warm without constant adjustment can all make daily use easier.

Some remotes have timers that switch the fireplace off automatically, which some families find reassuring. If you are replacing the fireplace anyway, choose a model with the controls you want built in. If you are keeping it, a control upgrade is usually a small job. Either way, the owner's manual still applies, and we show you how everything works before we leave.

There is no charge for the visit from our local family company. We tell you which controls fit your Storey Park fireplace, what each costs and how it is installed, with honest pricing in writing. Book within 72 hours after the inspection and take 10% off the job, and our workmanship warranty covers the installation.