How do I file a warranty claim on my fireplace?
Call us at (828) 545-0525 — we file it for you. Because Steady Flame installed and registered your unit, we're your point of contact: we diagnose the fault, confirm it's a covered defect, open the claim with Napoleon, Heat & Glo, or whichever brand you own, get the part sent under warranty, and install it. You don't sit on hold with a factory.
Start with a phone call, not a factory hotline
The first move is always the same — call us before you track down a manufacturer's 800 number. A warranty claim is really two questions: is the part actually failing, and is that failure a covered defect rather than wear or neglect? Those get answered by a technician, not a call center.
We come out, diagnose the real fault — a bad valve, a failed ignition module, a cracked panel — and tell you honestly whether it falls under the manufacturer's warranty, our workmanship guarantee, or neither. Most no-heat calls turn out to be an inexpensive part and quick labor, warranty or not.
Why the installing dealer makes this easy
Manufacturers process warranty claims through their dealer network, and we filed your paperwork the day we installed — model, serial number, install date, and registration all on record. That's the difference between a claim that moves and one that stalls.
We speak the brand's language, submit the defect with the serial and proof of professional installation, and have the covered part sent to us. You never argue with a factory, prove your purchase, or chase a shipment. This is the payoff of buying from an authorized dealer who also installs — one accountable company from sale to service.
What's covered — and what to expect on timing
Manufacturer warranties cover manufacturing defects: the firebox, burner, castings, and electronic components within their terms. They don't cover damage from missed service, DIY tampering, or normal wear like gaskets and glass. Have your invoice, warranty card, and service records handy — they speed everything up.
Timing depends on the part: common components ride on our truck and get handled in a single visit, while a specialty part from the manufacturer can take a couple of weeks. Either way, we quote any non-covered labor upfront — no mystery charges. Call (828) 545-0525 and we'll get the claim moving.
How we can help
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