Propane Fireplace Service

Newcomers · 03-17-2014, 11:36 AM

We are new to the area and have a home with 3 propane fireplaces which don't seem to be operating properly. It does not appear to be a propane problem because we have had our propane company check them out. However, I would like to get a service in here to fully review the placement of the logs and the equipment. Can anyone recommend a good reliable service company? Thank you very much.

ishoot308 · 03-17-2014, 12:00 PM

I just had mine serviced by "Builders Installed Products". 1-800-626-7797

They have offices all over New England so I am pretty sure they will service whatever area you are in. The number I supplied is for their NH office which is in Auburn.

Good Luck!

Dan

Meredith AK · 03-17-2014, 01:48 PM

Rymes Propane and Oils has serviced our propane fireplace and propane wood stove. Tel #(603) 539-4194. Offices in Tilton and Osipee.

BroadHopper · 03-17-2014, 03:26 PM

sells and service propane appliances. Give them a call.

codeman671 · 03-17-2014, 06:10 PM

We used Christian Repair last time we needed work done. He came out to the island and took care of everything needed at a very reasonable price.

Pineedles · 03-18-2014, 08:08 AM

What exactly needs to be done on a propane fireplace? I've replaced some of the "steel wool" in spots but other than vacuuming the outer areas what else needs service? I did notice that when igniting the fire this winter the flame makes a bit of a loud roar when starting, louder than I remember.

Newcomers · 03-21-2014, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

What exactly needs to be done on a propane fireplace? I've replaced some of the "steel wool" in spots but other than vacuuming the outer areas what else needs service? I did notice that when igniting the fire this winter the flame makes a bit of a loud roar when starting, louder than I remember.

We have different issues with each of the three propane fireplaces we have.
In the first case, the fireplace lights but emits a strong smell. Had propane company look at it- they re-positioned the logs but it still smells.

In the second it starts fine and then 5-10minutes later shuts off. Sometimes it re-starts itself and other times I have to turn off the switch and then re-start. It also puts soot on the front facing of the fireplace.

In the third case - the fireplace is completely enclosed in glass. When it starts- it gives such a pop- you think it may blow out the glass but then quickly returns to normal and no problem after that

I bet this is more than you wanted to know - but that is the case. We had energy savers here last fall - no luck //then the propane company- no luck
Thank you for reading all this!

Happy Gourmand · 03-21-2014, 10:06 AM

1st and 2nd problems might be venting/draft issues. 3rd sounds like too much gas coming in before the igniter fires. Just a WAG

03-17-2014, 11:36 AM	#1
Newcomers Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 74 Thanks: 83 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts	Propane Fireplace Service We are new to the area and have a home with 3 propane fireplaces which don't seem to be operating properly. It does not appear to be a propane problem because we have had our propane company check them out. However, I would like to get a service in here to fully review the placement of the logs and the equipment. Can anyone recommend a good reliable service company? Thank you very much.

03-17-2014, 12:00 PM	#2
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,243 Thanks: 2,389 Thanked 5,282 Times in 2,054 Posts	Builder Installed Products I just had mine serviced by "Builders Installed Products". 1-800-626-7797 They have offices all over New England so I am pretty sure they will service whatever area you are in. The number I supplied is for their NH office which is in Auburn. Good Luck! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

03-17-2014, 01:48 PM	#3
Meredith AK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Beautiful Town of Meredith Posts: 108 Thanks: 38 Thanked 44 Times in 32 Posts	Propane service Rymes Propane and Oils has serviced our propane fireplace and propane wood stove. Tel #(603) 539-4194. Offices in Tilton and Osipee.

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BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,573 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 1,103 Times in 794 Posts	Head's Electric in Laconia sells and service propane appliances. Give them a call. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,542 Thanks: 1,072 Thanked 667 Times in 366 Posts	Type of service needed? What exactly needs to be done on a propane fireplace? I've replaced some of the "steel wool" in spots but other than vacuuming the outer areas what else needs service? I did notice that when igniting the fire this winter the flame makes a bit of a loud roar when starting, louder than I remember.

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Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 188 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	1st and 2nd problems might be venting/draft issues. 3rd sounds like too much gas coming in before the igniter fires. Just a WAG

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