Gas Fireplace Repair with Home Service Plus

CenterPoint Energy's Home Service Plus is the best way to make sure that your appliances are working to keep you warm through the cold Minnesota weather. Our team of technicians has the appliance know-how to take care of repairs and maintenance on almost any model of gas fireplace, and we've provided top-quality appliance services to customers for more than 80 years.

Our highly-trained repair technicians service homeowners in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Twin Cities Metro area, in addition to several outstate Minnesota locations like St. Cloud, Brainerd, and Mankato. Take a look at our service area to ensure you fall within the HSP service territory. We make it simple to schedule your fireplace repair appointment.

Gas Fireplace Troubleshooting Tips

At HSP, we want to make sure that you are familiar with your appliances and how they work. Before calling in one of our trained repair technicians, take a look at your gas fireplace to see if you can notice anything that seems out of place:

  • Are the logs placed in the manufacturer designed placement? Logs in gas fireplaces should not be rearranged.
  • If your fireplace won't light, check to make sure that the gas wall switch is turned on.
  • Your home has a master gas shutoff switch. If it is set to off, you won't be able to operate your gas fireplace. Check that it is set to on and restart your fireplace.
  • Your pilot light could also be out if your gas fireplace won't start. Check to see if your pilot light has gone out and relight it in accordance with the owner's manual if necessary. Do not light the pilot light if you smell gas!
  • Check your fireplace's vent cap for drafts that could have blown out the pilot light. The cap being in place is necessary for proper functionality of your gas fireplace.
  • If your pilot light is on but the burner won't turn on, you made need to adjust your thermostat. Make sure that your thermostat is on and your current room temperature is below the thermostat setting.
  • You may have a gas leak if you smell a strong gas odor when your fireplace's damper is open. Contact CenterPoint Energy right away if this is the case.
  • If your carbon monoxide detector goes off after turning on your gas fireplace, turn off your fireplace immediately and call CenterPoint Energy.

Keeping an Energy Efficient Gas Fireplace

A gas fireplace can be a great way to heat a room in your home during the colder weather, but the appliance can hurt your monthly bill if you're not careful. Here are some quick things you can take advantage of to make sure your fireplace is energy efficient:

  • Keep it Sealed! – your fireplace damper prevents air from leaving your home through the chimney, but it can become warped over time. Invest in a removable flue sealer that can help give you a more airtight seal and save you from losing warm air during the colder weather.
  • Keep it Covered! – glass doors on your fireplace can reduce the amount of warm air pulled from the home into the chimney when your fire is on. Removable covers are also a great way to keep your fireplace opening sealed when not in use.
  • Keep it Efficient! – ask your HSP technician about a heat exchanger. This device can help circulate warm air from the fireplace into the room, which will help limit the amount of heat that is lost through the chimney.

Making sure that your fireplace is running smoothly before the cold weather hits is a great way to ensure that you'll stay warm without hurting your monthly bill. Our expert technicians will work with you to get your fireplace running properly and efficiently, as well as walk you through the repairs to make sure you're always up to speed.

If you are concerned about the performance of your fireplace or are seeing signs of a breakdown, contact HSP today by calling 877-477-1664 or 612-333-1664 or scheduling your appointment online .