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Gas Fire Installation

At least once a year, all gas appliances, including your gas fireplace, should be safety checked and maintained according to the manufacturer's recommendations. If you don't get your gas fire serviced and safety checked on a regular basis, you and your family might be placing yourself and your family at risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning. A yearly gas safety check involves a Gas Safe trained engineer examining your gas fire and ensuring it is set correctly and burning properly with the proper operating pressure. They also make sure that all dangerous gases from the fire are safely vented to the outside air, and that any ventilation pathways are clear and functional.

Gas Fire Safety Check

This yearly inspection also reveals any problems that need to be addressed. If you are over the age of 65, handicapped, or chronically ill, or if you have children under the age of 5, certain gas suppliers may give a free gas safety inspection. A gas safety check examines a gas appliance's essential safety, whereas a service requires disassembling the appliance to evaluate its physical condition, as well as the installation pipes, air vents, and any flues. Performance tests are usually included in servicing and should be performed according to the manufacturer's recommendations. 

If your gas fire is not operating properly, or if you see a sluggish yellow flame instead of a crisp blue flame, or if you detect black markings or soot stains on or around your fire, you should contact an expert right away. If the engineer discovers a problem with your gas fire, they will assess the hazards of an unsafe gas appliance using the Gas Industry Unsafe Situations Procedure and provide you with a report detailing the inspections they performed. A standard gas fire safety inspection costs between £35 and £60.

Gas Fire- What are the typical problems of a gas fire?

Typical issues include improper gas pressure causing the fire to shut down; if the pressure drops, the fire's safety system will shut it down to protect you. If the chimney draw is excessively strong, the pilot flame may lift away from the thermocouple, causing the safety device to shut down the fire. 

If the chimney becomes obstructed, the fire will also be turned off to prevent hazardous gases from entering the room. Most gas fires will not function if there is no electrical power; if the fire is powered by a mains supply, check for a power outage, blown fuse, or check and replace the batteries. Incorrect installation is also a typical source of other issues.

Gas fireplaces come with an installation manual and should be fitted according to the manufacturer's guidelines to guarantee safety. If the fire is placed incorrectly, the guarantee will be void, therefore make sure your fire is fitted by a Gas Safe Registered Engineer who will issue a certificate detailing the work done and certifying that it is safe. The cost of a typical gas fire installation is about £200, plus the cost of the gas fire and surround.

Hiring a Heating Engineer 

Always employ a gas engineer who is on the Gas Safe Register when comparing quotations; never hire a gas fitter based solely on first impressions or recommendations; always ask for the Gas Safe Register ID card and double-check that the engineer is registered to install a gas fire. Call the free Gas Safe hotline at 0800 408 5500 to double-check if a gas engineer is registered. 

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