Gas fireplace installer serving Coral Gables
You get the manuals, a walkthrough of normal operation and a written record of the work.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Situations that lead to a new gas unit
- Planning a fireplace for a room without one
- Parts no longer made for the existing unit
- Wanting a fire without burning wood
- Propane supply but no appliance yet
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Installing vented gas fireplaces in Coral Gables
Clearances to combustibles inside the framing
Inside the wall or chase, the appliance and its vent need specified air spaces to framing and other combustibles. The manual gives the figures for each model and warns that insulation and other materials must be secured so they cannot drift into those spaces.
We frame, or check the framing, against those clearances before insulation goes in. Spacers, standoffs and shields supplied with the appliance are fitted as shown. Once the wall is closed, those spaces cannot be seen, which is why they are checked and noted on your written record beforehand.
Pressure readings and the operating check
Before handover, the appliance is commissioned as its manual describes. That usually includes inlet and manifold pressure readings, a check of the pilot and burner flames, and a look at ignition across the whole burner.
We record the readings and compare them with the manual's figures for your fuel. The unit is run through its controls, including remote, thermostat and blower where fitted. If a reading or behavior falls outside the manual, we find the cause before handover rather than leaving it for the first service visit.
Comparing models on their requirements
Showrooms and websites show how a fireplace looks. The manual shows what it needs. When you compare models, look at the listing, the vent options, the framing and clearance requirements, the controls and the service access, as well as the appearance.
We help you compare the models you are considering on those points. We do not push a brand. If two models look similar but one fits your route and room far more easily, we say so. The final choice is yours, made with the requirements in view.
Keeping a new appliance dry and complete
Manuals ask for the appliance to be kept dry before and during installation, and they warn against installing damaged, incomplete or substitute components. A unit that has been under water must not be used until its control parts have been inspected and replaced.
We store and protect the appliance on site so rain, construction water and dust do not reach it. Every part in the box is checked against the packing list. If something is missing, the installation waits for the listed part rather than using a stand-in from another product.
The installation checklist for your gas unit
- Clearances to combustibles marked out
- Wall and ceiling firestops where required
- Appliance set, leveled and secured
- Vent assembled with every joint locked
Before you plan a gas fireplace
Do I need an electrician for a gas fireplace installation?
Often, because many models need household power for ignition, a blower or lighting. The manual states the requirement. If a new circuit is needed, an electrician installs it, and we coordinate the timing with the appliance work.
Do you handle the drywall, tile or stone finish?
No. The finish is done by your builder or a finish trade. We give them the manual's requirements for materials and clearances and check the result where it affects the appliance before we light it.
What if I smell gas after the new fireplace is installed?
Get everyone out of the house, leaving switches and the fireplace controls untouched. From the yard or the street, ring 911 or the gas utility, and stay out until they confirm the building is safe.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo