Ventless gas fireplace repair for homes in Pompano Beach
Old parts and debris are cleaned up and hauled away once the unit passes its final check.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Vent-free log problems we are called about
- Pilot lights but burner will not
- No spark at the pilot
- Flames orange, stringy or lazy
- Moisture on windows while it runs
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How a vent-free gas fireplace gets diagnosed
When ventless parts are no longer made
Makers retire models, and parts for older vent-free burners can run out. We check the published parts list and any maker notes before giving an answer. Sometimes a later listed part replaces the old one, and the maker's note says so.
When no listed part exists, a repair within the listing may not be possible. We tell you that plainly and explain the options, which can include a complete replacement burner system for the same host. The choice of next step stays with you, and nothing is ordered without your approval.
No spark at a vent-free pilot
A piezo igniter should throw a visible spark at the pilot each time the button is pressed. No spark usually means a broken or loose wire, an electrode that has moved or cracked, or a worn igniter. On electronic models, weak batteries can do it.
We check the wire, the electrode position and the igniter against the manual. Do not bend the electrode yourself or pry at the pilot hood. The pilot is a precise assembly, and a small shift can affect both lighting and the oxygen sensing.
Log placement on a vent-free set
Every vent-free log set comes with a placement diagram. The logs sit on pins or notches, and the flames are meant to pass between them, not into them. A log shifted even slightly can put flame against its surface, and soot builds there.
We reset each piece to the diagram and check that flame contact matches what the manual shows. If the diagram is missing, we find it from the model number. We also note the placement in the written record, so a later dusting does not undo the setup.
Roaring at the vent-free burner orifice
A roar from the burner, louder than the soft rush of normal gas flow, is on the troubleshooting lists. High pressure at the burner is one cause. A damaged or wrong orifice is another, and so is a burner that is not seated correctly.
We measure pressure and look at the orifice and the burner fit. If the pressure is high from the supply, that belongs to the gas utility or a gas contractor, and we explain why. If the fault is at the appliance, the fix goes on the estimate as its own line.
Items on your vent-free fireplace estimate in Pompano Beach
- ODS pilot flame against the manual
- Log positions reset to the diagram
- Room volume against the rating plate
- Written record of the work
Before your vent-free fireplace visit
Can a vent-free fireplace be used after it was under water?
Not until it has been inspected. The manuals say to replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under water. We identify those parts from the maker's list and price them before any work.
Can a vent-free log set go into any prefab fireplace?
Only into a factory-built fireplace listed and labeled for unvented gas logs. The Florida Building Code says so, and some fireplace manuals state they were not tested with them. We read both labels before servicing the logs.
Will you work on the gas piping that feeds the fireplace?
Supply piping belongs to a gas contractor or your gas utility. We check the appliance side, take pressure readings at the valve where it allows and tell you plainly if the supply is the problem, so the right trade handles it.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo