Gas Fireplaces
A stylish fireplace in the middle of a nicely decorated den or living room can really bring a home to life. The right gas fireplace, when installed carefully, is a fantastic addition to any home, but it’s important that you hire someone with the skills and expertise needed to do the job right. Because natural gas is required and the fireplace may be used off and on for years, you want someone with specific experience working with gas appliances.
Wickstrom Plumbing, Heating & Cooling has been installing and servicing gas fireplaces in the Boise area for years, and our technicians are able to tackle any installation, maintenance or repair. Whether you’re shopping for your first gas fireplace or you simply need your existing unit serviced, we have experts standing by, ready to assist you.
Gas Fireplace Installation
Don’t make the mistake of trying to install a gas fireplace on your own. Because gas is required and most homes don’t have existing exhaust vents for that space, it’s important that you hire a professional to handle piping the gas into your home, installing the flue and fireplace, and handling the electrical wiring needed for the thermostat and pilot light.
Additionally, your installation professional will size your fireplace according to the space in your room and the location of a prospective gas inlet and flue. A shutoff valve must be included with the installation as per most building regulations and the fireplace must be vented properly. Because gas fireplaces generally cannot use existing flues from wood stoves or fireplaces, a new flue must be added to the home.
Gas Fireplace Service Technicians
You need a professional to install your gas fireplace because of permit requirements for changing or adding to the gas lines in your home. The risk posed by adding or changing pipelines can be extremely high and you want someone who can do the job safely and by the book.
Additionally, you need an experienced professional who can help you size and choose the fireplace. You may know what you want it to look like, but do you know how big it should be or what kind of thermostat is needed to control the temperature in your home effectively? These are important things to consider when installing any gas fireplace.
Whether you’ve just started thinking about gas fireplaces or you need emergency service for your existing fireplace, call Wickstrom Services today. We provide homeowners across the Boise and Nampa metropolitan area with high quality gas fireplace installations and service for existing systems.
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