Gas Fire Service in Liverpool: Fires That Light and Run Safely

A gas fire often sits unused all summer, then won't light in October. Some light and go out after a few seconds. Peter services and repairs inset, outset and wall-mounted gas fires. He also checks that the room, flue and chimney are safe for the fire to run.

A gas fire service starts with cleaning the burner, pilot and injector. Peter checks the coals or ceramics are laid correctly and not cracked. A flue flow and spillage test confirms that fumes go up the chimney. He checks the room has the ventilation the fire needs. He tests the oxygen depletion sensor and the flame failure device. Last, he checks the gas pressure and the flame picture.

Typical repairs are pilots that won't stay lit, failed thermocouples, faulty ignition and worn controls. Some fires leave soot marks on the wall above. Soot staining or a yellow, lazy flame means the fire should not be used until it has been checked.

The price depends on the model, the fault and whether parts are still available. Send the make and model, which is usually on a plate under the fire or behind the trim. Add a photo of the fire and a note of what it is doing. Parts for older fires can be hard to find. The model tells Peter whether a repair is possible before he visits, so you do not pay for a wasted trip.

Landlords can have the fire checked as part of a landlord gas safety certificate. Boiler problems are covered under boiler repair. If your fire has not been checked in the last year, send the details now. Then it is safe and ready before the cold weather sets in.