Canton learned the hard way what water does to gas appliances — flooding has ruined hearths and pit burners here, so winterizing is above all a keep-water-out job. Shut off the fuel, cool the pit, dry the burner and media thoroughly, and cover it tight. Disconnect a portable propane tank and stand it upright outside; on a hard-plumbed line, close the appliance valve and call us.
Water and gas don't mix — Canton knows
Severe flooding along the Pigeon River has left a lot of Canton homes with water-damaged hearths and gas appliances, and it drove home a lesson that applies every winter: moisture is what kills a burner and igniter, not cold.
Any gas connection that's been through high water needs a real inspection before you trust it again, and every pit needs to go into winter clean, drained and dry so freeze-thaw can't finish what damp starts.
Valley fog rusts things early
Down on the valley floor, Canton's morning fog and dampness rust dampers and chimney caps earlier than folks expect, and a fire-pit burner sitting in that damp air corrodes right along with them. Brush the media dry, confirm the pan sheds water, and get a breathable cover on before the fog season settles in.
Mixed fuel means some pits run gas mains and others propane, especially out toward Bethel and the Pigeon River Valley.
Inspect the connection, permit the work
If your pit is hard-plumbed to a gas or propane line, close the appliance shutoff and leave the piping to us — that's licensed work we permit with Haywood County and pressure-test, and it's exactly the kind of connection worth checking after a flood year. We're about 20 minutes west. Call (828) 545-0525.
Fireplace help in Canton
We install and service fireplaces throughout Canton and the rest of Haywood County — just 20 minutes west from our Asheville-area showroom.