Out on Mills River's large rural lots, plenty of gas pits run off propane, so winterizing starts with the tank: disconnect a portable cylinder and stand it upright outdoors, or close the shutoff on a buried-tank system. Then shut the fuel, cool the pit, dry the burner and media, and cover it. Leave any hard-plumbed piping to us.
Propane country by the farmland
Mills River spreads across farmland and forest in big lots, and a lot of those homes run on propane rather than a gas main. That shapes winterizing — a portable cylinder gets disconnected, capped and stored upright outside, never in a barn, garage or shed, while a buried-tank pit just needs its appliance shutoff closed.
The regulator and buried piping are licensed work; we permit with Henderson County and pressure-test what we run, so leave that side to us.
An outdoor-living town, so pits get used hard
This open valley is made for outdoor living, and the fire pits here earn their keep through a long entertaining season before they go quiet for winter. A pit that's seen heavy use has more ash, grease and media residue trapping moisture, so a thorough clean-out matters before you cover it.
Get the burner ports clear and dry and the pan draining so nothing sits soaked through the cold months.
Plan the relight for spring gatherings
Because folks here fire the pit for entertaining, plan a spring tune-up before the first patio evening rather than discovering a rusted burner the night of a gathering. We're 25 minutes south. Cover it breathable so condensation escapes, and call (828) 545-0525 if you're unsure whether yours is portable or plumbed.
Fireplace help in Mills River
We install and service fireplaces throughout Mills River and the rest of Henderson County — just 25 minutes south from our Asheville-area showroom.