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What is the problem? Chimney & Fireplaces
Hello Anthony, is the system clean? Is their a blockage? is it installed correctly? You mention that you have "fresh air" did you open an outside door or a window in that room fully? I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.or... Read More »
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What is the problem when the flame on your ventless gas fireplace...
Might be low gas pressure or might be a plugged orfice. Don't fool around with gas unless you know what you are doing. Call a professional. Read More »
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What can the problem be? Chimney & Fireplaces
Hi Pam, IF the fireplace operates fine when there is no wind, then you have a wind-induced downdraft problem. In other words, you have high pressure at the termination when the wind blows. I recommend you contact a local CSIA Certified Chi... Read More »
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Hello Jennifer, There are dozens of reasons why a fire place will smoke, an other fire place can pull air/smoke down an other one that smokes (sounds like your set up), wind from out side, chimneys on the out side of the house exposed to co...
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You need to check your incoming pressure to the regulator on the appliance as well as the pressure leaving the regulator you also need to make sure your appliance has enough makeup air for proper operation while the door is closed also make...
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To me it sounds like your pilot light on the fireplace is out. That could happen from a strong wind coming down the chimney or a strong breeze in the house from a fan. Check your pilot light and be sure to have the gas off before lighting t...
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Hello Tom, the pilot light is on this will keep spiders out of the tubes (yes they love to propane and natural gas) that might be making the condensation , did you contact the manufacturer? And does the chimney have a cap to prevent rain fr...
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Ventless gas burners produce humidity, moisture is a by product of burning. In cold weather the inside of windows will steam up. Most all burners now have safety shutoffs if the flame goes out, so gas is almost never an issue. Many people c...
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Hi Tara, I recommend you contact a local CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep to do some on-site diagnosis of your problem. You can find a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep at www.csia.org. Thanks for using AllExperts.Com and good luck with your project...
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Do you use the fire often or is it more decorative? We have a big gas flame fire in our living room and I found a company called Chimney Balloon which may help. It's a big, clear plastic balloon which you put up your chimney and inflate. it...
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