Do I need a conversion kit specific to my fireplace's brand and model?
Yes — conversion kits are model-specific, engineered by the manufacturer for your exact fireplace. There's no universal kit; the orifice sizes, regulator, and pilot are matched to that particular burner. We look up your make and model number, source the correct kit, and install it as licensed gas work — never a generic swap.
Why a generic kit doesn't exist
A gas fireplace meters fuel through orifices sized to a hair — different for propane than natural gas, and different from one model to the next. The manufacturer tests each unit and publishes a conversion kit with the precise orifices, a matched regulator or pressure setting, and often a pilot hood keyed to the new fuel. Use a mismatched part and the flame either starves and drops the pilot or over-fires and soots the glass and logs. Brands like Napoleon, Heat & Glo, Kozy Heat, and Valor all build their kits this way — the box is stamped with the models it fits.
What we need from you
The model number, printed on the rating plate behind the lower louver or inside the firebox, is the whole game. With it we confirm the unit is convertible, order the right kit, and know the target manifold pressure. Some fireplaces ship convertible; a few are built one-fuel-only with no kit at all — and a handful of older or discontinued models no longer have kits in production. We'll tell you which you have before you spend a dime.
It's a licensed job, not a parts swap
Even with the correct kit in hand, this isn't a DIY afternoon. In North Carolina, anything touching the gas train is licensed work — a showroom or handyman legally can't do it. We make the change, reset the pressure with a manometer, confirm a clean flame with no soot, and pressure-test the connection before we call it done. Call (828) 545-0525 and have your model number handy so we can look up the exact kit.
Related questions
- Are all gas fireplaces convertible between natural gas and propane?
- What parts get changed when a fireplace is converted from one gas to the other?
- Can I do a gas fireplace fuel conversion myself, or does it need a pro?
- Can an older or discontinued gas fireplace still be converted if the manufacturer no longer makes a conversion kit?
- Does converting a fireplace between natural gas and propane void the manufacturer's warranty?
- How do I know if my house has natural gas or propane?
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