All posts by: KawarthaHeating

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September 23, 2019

How to light your pilot Light

How do I light my pilot?   CAUTION: ALWAYS REMOVE YOUR FIREPLACE GLASS PRIOR TO LIGHTING YOUR PILOT   STEP 1: Locate gas supply valve (typically behind louvers, below glass opening – may be red or blue). STEP 2: Open valve by pivoting handle to be parallel to gas line. STEP 3: Locate pilot assembly […]

Fireplaces, Gas Stoves, Propane Stoves, Safety
September 24, 2015

Gas Fireplace During Power Outage

If you have a gas fireplace or stove with a standing pilot, it will light during a power outage since it doesn’t require electricity to activate the pilot flame. If your gas fireplace was manufactured in recent years, it may have an energy-saving intermittent pilot ignition system, which requires electricity to spark the pilot flame […]

Gas Stoves, Propane Stoves
September 24, 2015

Fireplace Safety

When enjoying your fireplace, stove or insert, it’s important to remember these basic safety precautions: • Fireplaces, stoves and inserts, become hot during operation whether they burn gas, pellets or wood. Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable materials a safe distance away. • Fireplace glass and other surfaces get extremely HOT and can cause […]

Fireplaces, Safety