To keep yourself from getting injured stay vigilant at all times and adhere to any safety instructions mentioned in your fireplace s user manual.
Lighting a fireplace.
This will allow the inside of the fireplace to come to room temperature.
There are over thousands of lighting choices to choose from so it can get overwhelming.
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You will control the gas flow with a fireplace key sometimes called a hex key as you light the fireplace.
Some types of fireplaces have a round decorative slot for controlling the gas valve.
Fireplace lighting not only is functional but it also helps highlight your fireplace as a focal point in your home.
It s usually located near the fireplace usually to the immediate left right or on the floor.
This makes the fireplace easy to start when it s cold outside but when it warms up it s a good idea to shut off the pilot to conserve gas.
If your fireplace has glass doors open the doors 15 to 20 minutes before lighting your fire.
Cold air is heavier than warm air so if the outside is too cold it can create a river of cold air flowing down the chimney into the.
Air out the fireplace before lighting it.