A new gas fireplace in Franklin Park, installed to its manual
Supply piping stays with the gas utility or a gas contractor, and we coordinate the sequence with them.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Projects that start with a gas fireplace plan
- Rust holes in the old firebox
- Wanting a fire without burning wood
- An old decorative unit that gives little heat
- No manual for the existing unit
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Installing vented gas fireplaces in Franklin Park
Leak check at the appliance connection
Once the supply is connected to the appliance, every fitting at the unit is checked for leaks. Manufacturers call for a non-corrosive leak check solution, applied with the gas on, at each connection the installer made.
We check the connections at the appliance and record the result. If a leak shows at a fitting on the supply side, the gas contractor is told before the unit runs. The appliance is not lit until every fitting at the unit has passed.
Workmanship warranty on the installation
Our workmanship warranty covers the installation work we carry out, such as setting the unit, assembling the vent and completing the connections and checks. The appliance and vent parts carry their manufacturers' own warranties.
Manufacturers set conditions for their warranties, often including installation to the manual and use of listed parts. Installing to the manual protects both. If a fault traces back to our installation work, tell us and we will come back to check it. The estimate explains which warranty covers what.
Routing a vent through the attic
When a vent passes through an attic, it needs firestops at the ceiling, an attic insulation shield, support and the clearances the vent system specifies. Ducts, trusses and wiring in the attic can affect where the pipe can go.
We check the attic during the project inspection and plan the route around what is already there. Trusses are not cut to make room for the vent. The attic section of the route, including the shield position, is described on your installation record.
A gas fireplace on an upper floor
An upper-floor fireplace may exit through a wall high above the ground or through the roof. Wall terminations above decks, balconies or porches have their own clearance rules in the manuals, and the termination must be reachable for future checks.
We look at what sits below and beside the planned exit point outside, including any deck or balcony. If a wall termination would be hard to reach or crowded, a vertical route may be better. The choice is made with both the appliance and future service in mind.
Gas fireplace installation items for Franklin Park homes
- Vent assembled with every joint locked
- Restrictor set for the vent configuration
- Leak check at the appliance connection
- Written record of the installation
Gas fireplace project questions we hear
Can the fireplace go on an interior wall?
Sometimes. The vent route has to reach a permitted termination within the vent tables for the model. Longer routes and extra elbows can rule some positions out, so we check the route before you commit to that wall.
Is a decorative gas fireplace different from a heater-rated one?
Yes. Vented decorative fireplaces are listed to ANSI Z21.50, while vented fireplace heaters are listed to ANSI Z21.88. If warmth matters as much as the look, we point you toward heater-rated models during selection.
Is the installation covered by a warranty?
Our workmanship warranty covers the installation work we carry out. The appliance and vent parts carry their manufacturers' own warranties. We explain both on the estimate so you know which covers what.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo