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Gas Service 101
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I Have a Gas Unit - Do I Need a Chimney Cleaning or a Gas Service?
If your gas unit is inserted into a chimney (such as gas logs or a gas insert), your chimney may not need to be swept every year like a wood-burning chimney would. However, gas-burning systems need to be inspected annually to ensure everything is functioning properly and to prevent the danger of gas leaking back into your home. Wright's Hearth, Heat & Home's gas technicians check the unit, venting components, gas connection, and perform a gas service if it is needed.
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Do I Have to Have a Carbon Monoxide Detector?
​A carbon monoxide detector is not solely used for a set of gas logs or a gas fireplace. It is an important tool to have in your home since many household appliances can produce this potentially deadly gas. If you have a gas-powered heating appliance, a carbon monoxide detector is a must – it can save your life, your family’s life, and your pets’ lives too!
If you have vent-free (also called unvented) gas logs in your home, the potential for carbon monoxide to build up is greater than if you have vented gas logs or a vented gas fireplace. Vented gas logs and vented fireplaces allow the noxious gasses vent through your chimney or vent-pipe and out of your home – but be advised – just because you have a vented gas unit doesn’t mean the potential for carbon monoxide buildup is eliminated. If your chimney or chimney cap is blocked by leaves, twigs, animal nests or soot buildup, carbon monoxide is potentially filling up your home and threatening your safety. Wright’s Hearth, Heat & Home (The Wright Chimney Sweep & Anything Gas) recommends having one of our NFI Certified chimney sweeps or gas technicians perform an annual inspection of your chimney system to ensure it is still safe and up to code.
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What is the Purpose of a Chimney Cap?
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Chimney caps are raised covers for the top of a chimney (for any fuel type) that prevent the elements and debris (twigs, birds, critters) from getting into your chimney. Wright's carries single-flue, multi-flue and custom chimney caps & chimney cap/damper combos in a variety of finishes. The most popular chimney cap finish is stainless steel, followed by painted black steel, then copper, aluminum and galvanized. Chimney caps commonly have "spark arrestors," which is a mesh barrier covering the side of the cap to prevent sparks from landing on your roof.
1. Keep moisture out – A chimney cap will keep rain water from coming down your home’s chimney. Rain water can damage chimneys with stainless steel liners, chimney dampers and chimney mortar joints. Beyond the damage from the water itself, moisture from rain water can produce mold and mildew.
2. Keep out animal invaders – Animals like birds, raccoons and squirrels often try to make their homes within chimneys. In many cases, these animals will enter the chimney but won’t be able to exit, eventually dying. This can produce maggots, flies and unpleasant odors in your home. A professionally installed chimney cap sized properly will prevent animals from entering the chimney.
3. Prevent wind-induced downdrafts – If the wind is blowing in a certain direction, it can introduce a downdraft. If you don’t have a chimney cap and you’re using a wood-burning fireplace at the time, a wind-induced downdraft has the potential of blowing smoke back into your home. The flat-shaped top of a chimney cap is designed to help prevent wind-induced downdrafts.
4. Prevent sparks and embers – Some people refer to chimney caps as spark arrestors, which basically means that the chimney cap helps prevent lit embers or sparks that travel up the chimney from landing on roof, possibly catching it on fire.
5. Prevent debris build-up – Leaves, branches, twigs and other debris can enter a chimney and build up if a chimney cap is not in place.
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How to Re-light the Pilot On Your Gas Log Set
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How to Re-light Your Standing Pilot Fireplace
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Have a Question for Anything Gas?
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If you don't see your question answered here, please contact us by calling (828) 684-1535, visiting one of our showrooms, or emailing us through the contact page of this website.​ If you are interested in scheduling a chimney sweep or gas service, please call 828-684-1535 and speak with one of Wright's finest.
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