How To Clean A Gas Fireplace Burner

Remove the burner heads beneath the caps the burner head sits atop the venturi tube.

If the grates are very dirty or caked in grease spray them thoroughly with a degreaser and allow them to sit for 10 to 15 minutes. We ll show you how to clean a gas fireplace so that it burns brighter and looks cleaner again. To clean out the gas logs turn off the fireplace s pilot light place the logs onto paper outside the fireplace then vacuum up the soot. Use a hand broom or soft paintbrush to carefully brush away dust and dirt on each log or decorative component.

Vacuum the burner removing any soot or deposits in the burner orifice or on the burner. While you are cleaning inspect each log or piece for any cracks holes or excessive burn marks. A compressed air canister works well for this. Use fireplace glass cleaner to clean the glass covering of your gas fireplace.

If the glass has a lot of dirt and grime on it spray the cleaner directly on the glass and rub it off using newspaper. Check and clean the thermocouple and ignitor for carbon build up. Take care not to bend or damage the ignition electrode if your stove uses this design. Never spray cleaners or water onto gas fireplace components.

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The combustion of the gas around them still does leave behind a little soot which typically only needs cleaning on an annual basis. Remove any shields or cover to access the burner and ignitor taking note of how it comes apart. Spray the cleaner on a dry cloth and rub it in a circular motion on the glass. Clean the glass covering.

Still an annual cleaning helps ensure proper function of the gas fireplace by removing dust and dirt that could clog the burner. Remove the burner heads by lifting straight up. Gas fireplaces don t require the extensive maintenance wood fireplaces do because burning gas doesn t create the sooty residue that results from burning wood. Do you have dirt or film building up in your fireplace.