Many Swannanoa patios are new again after storm rebuilds, and the fresh gas pits on them still need winterizing. Shut off the fuel, let it cool, dry the burner and media, and cover it. Most pits here run off the natural-gas main, so close the appliance valve and leave the piping to us — and have any storm-affected connection inspected before you trust it.
Rebuilt homes, new outdoor spaces
Swannanoa is rebuilding from recent storm damage, and a lot of that recovery includes new patios and fireplaces going into renovated homes around Grovemont and Swannanoa Village. A brand-new gas pit is no more immune to a wet winter than an old one — standing water rusts a new burner just the same.
Give first-season pits a full clean-out and dry-down before covering, and make sure construction debris isn't blocking the drain.
River-valley damp is the constant
The Swannanoa River valley traps fog, pools cold air and holds damp air much of the year, which is hard on masonry chimneys and just as hard on an uncovered fire-pit burner.
Clear the pan so it drains, brush the media dry, and get a breathable cover on before the valley fog season settles — condensation trapped against cold metal is exactly what corrodes the igniter.
Inspect storm-touched connections
Swannanoa is on the natural-gas mains, so most pits are hard-plumbed; close the appliance shutoff for winter and leave the line to us. That's licensed work we permit with Buncombe County and pressure-test — and after a storm year, a gas connection that saw water is worth a professional look. We're 15 minutes east. Call (828) 545-0525.
Fireplace help in Swannanoa
We install and service fireplaces throughout Swannanoa and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes east from our Asheville-area showroom.