Why won't my gas fireplace light after a power outage?
In Fletcher, a lot of the fireplaces went into 1990s-era subdivisions as builder-grade units, and three decades on, their electronic ignitions are reaching the age where parts fail. After an outage, the first suspects are drained backup batteries or a control board in lockout — but on a unit this old, the module itself may simply be worn out.
Start with the batteries and reset
Fletcher sits on natural-gas mains, and most of its builder-grade fireplaces light electronically. Replace the batteries at both the receiver and the remote, then let the ignition board sit a minute to clear the lockout a string of failed sparks can trigger. On a fireplace that's basically sound, that's often the whole repair — worth trying before assuming the worst on an older unit.
When 30-year-old electronics are the fault
The catch with 1990s builder-grade units is age. Ignition modules, receivers, and wiring don't last forever, and an outage is exactly the kind of event that finishes off a marginal board. If fresh batteries and a reset don't bring it back, the electronics are the likely culprit — and depending on the model, a repair or a modern replacement insert may be the smarter call. We'll give you the honest read, not the priciest one.
Residential and commercial, licensed
Fletcher's I-26 corridor and airport area also bring steady commercial demand, and the same rules apply: connecting or repairing a gas appliance is licensed work we permit through Henderson County and quote upfront. We're 20 minutes south of the Asheville showroom. Call (828) 545-0525.
Fireplace help in Fletcher
We install and service fireplaces throughout Fletcher and the rest of Henderson County — just 20 minutes south from our Asheville-area showroom.
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