Can I convert my wood-burning fire pit to gas?
Yes, and up at Waynesville's near-2,650-foot elevation a gas conversion makes real sense — the heating season here runs weeks longer and evenings sit 10 to 15 degrees colder than down in Asheville, so a pit you can light instantly gets used. Most Waynesville properties convert to propane rather than natural gas.
Propane, jetted right for the mountain
Because Waynesville is largely off the natural-gas mains, most conversions here run on propane — fed from a tank tucked into the pit base or, better, a larger tank we plumb underground so you're not refilling mid-fall. The burner has to be jetted specifically for propane, which burns hotter and at a different pressure than natural gas. Get that wrong and the flame runs lazy and sooty; get it right and it looks the way it should.
Older Hazelwood patios, a fresh feature
Waynesville's older Hazelwood housing stock leans hard on its hearths, and a lot of those homes have a tired wood fire pit out back that's more work than it's worth. Converting it clears the ash bowl for good and trades cold-start smoke for a flame at the turn of a key — the same enclosure, the same view, far more evenings actually spent around it.
Permitted through Haywood, serviced from Asheville
Running or extending the gas line is licensed work in North Carolina, so we pull the permit with Haywood County, meet the inspector, and pressure-test the line. We're about 35 minutes west of our Emma Road shop, close enough for the free in-home look and any tune-ups down the road. Call (828) 545-0525.
Fireplace help in Waynesville
We install and service fireplaces throughout Waynesville and the rest of Haywood County — just 35 minutes west from our Asheville-area showroom.
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