Can I put gas logs in my Heatilator wood-burning fireplace?
In Fairview you're propane country, and wood heat is a way of life on these wooded lots — so before converting, we make sure it's the right move. Gas logs run on an LP setup; if your Heatilator is open masonry it'll usually take a vented set. But if that chimney's been burning wood, a fall sweep and inspection come first. Call (828) 545-0525.
Propane country, wood-heat culture
Fairview's large wooded lots keep wood heat popular, and homes here run on propane rather than a gas main. If you genuinely love the wood fire, keeping it — with a Regency EPA wood unit or a good clean sweep — may beat converting at all. If you want the convenience of gas, we set the logs up on propane with the correct orifices and pressures. Our guide at /guides/natural-gas-vs-propane-in-wnc lays out the fuel side.
Creosote first, logs second
On these wooded lots, creosote buildup is the leading cause of chimney fires when the fall sweep gets skipped. Before we drop a gas log set into a firebox that's been burning wood, we sweep and inspect the flue and firebox. Converting to gas is also a clean way to end the creosote cycle for good — one of the quieter reasons Fairview homeowners make the switch.
Licensed propane line, Buncombe permit
Connecting propane is licensed work — a handyman legally can't, we can. We run and pressure-test the line, pull the Buncombe County permit, and meet the inspector. Fairview is 15 minutes east of our Emma Rd showroom; send your model number to get started with a free in-home look.
Fireplace help in Fairview
We install and service fireplaces throughout Fairview and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes east from our Asheville-area showroom.
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