Can I convert a propane fireplace to natural gas?
Yes, in most cases — the same conversion runs in reverse. If the manufacturer offers a natural-gas kit for your model, a technician installs larger NG orifices, sets natural-gas pressure and regulator, and verifies the flame. The most common reason we do this: a street that was propane finally gets a gas main.
Same job, opposite direction
Converting propane to natural gas is the mirror of the more common NG-to-LP swap. Because natural gas is lower-pressure and less energy-dense, the burner needs more flow, so the orifices go up in size rather than down, and the regulator and manifold pressure are set for natural gas. As with any conversion, it hinges on your specific model having a listed NG conversion kit from the manufacturer — most modern units do.
The classic WNC reason to do it
We get this call when a neighborhood gets connected. Parts of Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, and Arden that ran on propane for years have picked up natural-gas mains as the area grew, and natural gas is often cheaper and never runs out mid-winter the way an unwatched propane tank can. When your street switches, your propane fireplace doesn't become scrap — we convert it to natural gas, tie it into the new service, and you keep the appliance you like. If you're weighing the switch, our [natural gas vs propane in WNC guide](/guides/natural-gas-vs-propane-in-wnc) lays out the tradeoffs.
What has to happen — and who can do it
Beyond the appliance conversion, there's the fuel side: the natural-gas line has to reach the fireplace, be sized to carry the load, get permitted with your county, and be pressure-tested. That's licensed gas work in North Carolina — the reason a showroom or handyman can't finish this job even if they hand you the kit. We handle both halves: the model-specific NG conversion inside the firebox and the gas line up to it, permit and inspection included, flame verified before we leave. Thinking about making the switch now that gas reached your street? Call (828) 545-0525.
Related questions
- Can I convert my natural gas fireplace to propane?
- My street is getting natural gas service — what do I need to do with my propane fireplace?
- What happens if you run a propane fireplace on natural gas without converting it?
- How much does it cost to convert a gas fireplace between natural gas and propane?
- What parts get changed when a fireplace is converted from one gas to the other?
- How do I know if my house has natural gas or propane?
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