Gas Fireplace Installation & Maintenance for Richmond and Surrounding Areas
At Southern Goodman Mechanical, we know the best way to fix gas fireplace issues in your home or office to get you back to the perfect indoor weather. Gas fireplaces are great low cost, low maintenance heat sources and add so much beauty to your home or office. We install vented and ventless gas fireplaces to keep your home comfortable when it’s cold outside or provide you with a great source of backup heat.
Already have a gas fireplace? Perfect! Southern Goodman Mechanical offers easy, affordable maintenance plans to keep your furnace beautiful, efficient, and safe. It is very important to have your furnace inspected, cleaned, and maintained each year to make sure everything is working properly and Southern Goodman Mechanical is here to help! Contact us today to learn more!
Vented Fireplace
Requires a fully-functioning fireplace with working chimney
Must be operated with damper fully open while in use
More fuel used
Most realistic gas logs and flames
Customizable logs and embers
More loss of heat through chimney
Does not require carbon monoxide detectors
Ventless Fireplaces
Does not require chimney or flue
Must be operated with damper closed (if there is one)
Less realistic and non-customizable
Logs produce carbon monoxide
Significantly more heat output
More environmentally friendly
What Does a Maintenance Plan Cover
Remove glass – clean and inspect for any cracks
Remove and vacuum logs – inspect for deterioration, soot buildup, etc.
Clean, inspect, and replenish (if needed) embers and positioning of embers and logs
Inspect and clean hot air vents and dampers
Check all gas pressures and connections for leaks
Inspect remotes and modules for proper operation
Clean valves, pilot assembly, burner assembly, and heat exchanger
Test proper operation of safety measures
Tune-up for optimal flame appearance and fuel efficiency
Inspect venting and sealing gaskets for carbon accumulation