It s usually located near the fireplace usually to the immediate left right or on the floor.
Lighting a fireplace.
Most gas fireplaces have a standing pilot light which is a small flame that burns even when you aren t using the fireplace.
Cold air is heavier than warm air so if the outside is too cold it can create a river of cold air flowing down the chimney into the.
Some types of fireplaces have a round decorative slot for controlling the gas valve.
There are over thousands of lighting choices to choose from so it can get overwhelming.
Fireplace lighting not only is functional but it also helps highlight your fireplace as a focal point in your home.
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If your fireplace has glass doors open the doors 15 to 20 minutes before lighting your fire.
You will control the gas flow with a fireplace key sometimes called a hex key as you light the fireplace.
Let s t ake a look at some industry standard lights used on fireplaces to get started.
Air out the fireplace before lighting it.
To keep yourself from getting injured stay vigilant at all times and adhere to any safety instructions mentioned in your fireplace s user manual.