What does an annual gas fireplace service include?
Out in Leicester, big rural properties often run propane, some sit on limited electrical service, and cold-air drainage can leave the valleys 5 to 8 degrees colder than Asheville — so a fireplace that lights and heats without leaning on the grid is worth keeping in shape. We verify LP pressure, clean the pilot and burner, test the ignition, check the vent, and test-fire.
Power-optional heat is the point out here
On a remote Leicester property — up Sandy Mush or Turkey Creek — the power isn't always reliable, and some homes have limited electrical capacity to begin with. That's why the ignition system gets real attention at service. A millivolt setup like Valor's runs with no electricity at all, and a battery-backup ignition lights when the grid's down; either way, we confirm it works and swap the batteries so your heat doesn't depend on a line that a storm can drop. We also test the thermocouple and thermopile that prove the pilot is truly lit, because on a cold rural night 5 to 8 degrees below town, a fireplace that won't light is a real problem.
Propane, and the wood habit
Propane is common on these large lots, and it isn't natural gas with a swap — LP burns hotter through smaller orifices at higher pressure, so we read the pressure at the valve, check the regulator, and confirm the orifices are clean and correct. The tank stays with your supplier; from the regulator in is ours. Wood heat is popular in Leicester too, so some homes run a gas unit alongside a wood stove — but the annual gas service is its own job, focused on the appliance you flip on. Fuel here is mixed, so we match the setup to what you actually burn. Gas piping that needs replacing is permitted with Buncombe County.
The finish
We reset the logs and embers to the manufacturer's layout, run a full cold ignition while we watch it, and give you an honest report on what's clean and what's wearing. Late summer or early fall is the window — before a cold-drainage night finds a weak spot. We're only 15 minutes west. Call (828) 545-0525 or request a free quote.
Fireplace help in Leicester
We install and service fireplaces throughout Leicester and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes west from our Asheville-area showroom.