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    Design Dazzle » DIY/Decor

    Published: Nov 29, 2015 · Modified: Feb 16, 2018 by Toni Roberts · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

    Gas Fireplace Cleaning: DIY or Hire a Professional?

    Gas Fireplace Cleaning: DIY or Hire a Professional? www.designdazzle.com

    Cleaning and maintaining your gas fireplace on your own can save you time and money but should you be hiring a professional to do it? I recently had my gas fireplace professionally cleaned and wanted to share what I learned about the process with all of you!

    Gas Fireplace Cleaning: DIY or Hire a Professional? www.designdazzle.com

    Our home’s previous owner kept a meticulously clean house but we were unsure how long it had been since the fireplace had been cleaned and inspected. We also had recently remodeled the area around the fireplace so we decided to go ahead and hire a professional. Here’s a look at how much dirt and debris a gas fireplace can produce especially with a remodel:

    Gas Fireplace Cleaning: DIY or Hire a Professional? www.designdazzle.com

    Gas Fireplace Cleaning: DIY or Hire a Professional? www.designdazzle.com

    Gas Fireplace Cleaning: DIY or Hire a Professional? www.designdazzle.com

    All of this dirt and debris can be dangerous and cause the fireplace to not work correctly so it’s important to clean it out annually.

    Gas Fireplace Cleaning: DIY or Hire a Professional? www.designdazzle.com

    Let’s take a look at some of the tools and supplies needed to clean a gas fireplace: vacuum, compressed air, and glass cleaner.

    Gas Fireplace Cleaning: DIY or Hire a Professional? www.designdazzle.com

    When you hire a professional they will clean your fireplace and check that all the components are working correctly and safely. The technician even removed the glass doors and got all the grime and dirt of them and replaced the doors correctly. They doors had been originally hung incorrectly.

    Gas Fireplace Cleaning: DIY or Hire a Professional? www.designdazzle.com

    One of the most important parts of a gas fireplace inspection is having it checked for gas leaks. This can be done with a combustible gas detector like the one pictured above.

    If you decide to clean your gas fireplace on your own be sure to turn off the gas valve BEFORE you start cleaning. I also recommend that you have your fireplace inspected and cleaned by a professional every other year if you are cleaning it on your own between inspections.

    Gas Fireplace Cleaning: DIY or Hire a Professional? www.designdazzle.com

    Isn’t it amazing what a good deep cleaning can do?! It took the professional about 1.5 hours to clean, maintain and do everything needed. So with what I learned I would hire a professional every few years to make sure there are no gas leaks and to give the fireplace a real good cleaning. In between having a pro do it – I can certainly get in there and clean the fireplace. I will be featuring our fireplace makeover soon. Check back to see the before and after of the fireplace remodel.

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    1. Jacqueline Butler says

      December 02, 2015 at 6:57 am

      Gas fireplace cleaning could be difficult and it could also be dangerous. We have our gas fireplace since last month and we don’t need to get it cleaned yet. I would definitely be more relaxed if I call professionals to clean it when the time comes. Thank you for sharing! It is really nice to be prepared and know how to handle this kind of situations!

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      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        December 02, 2015 at 3:54 pm

        I agree Jacqueline. It depends on what kind of cleaning you’re doing! Vacuuming and cleaning glass works for me!

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    2. rachel frampton says

      November 08, 2020 at 9:15 pm

      My mother would like to have a gas fireplace installed in her living room since this will help keep her home warmer during the winter season. Well, I agree with you that it would be better to clean it on her own because this will help her save more money. I’ll also keep in mind to remind her that she must make sure to remove all the debris in it since this may cause danger in the long run.

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      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        November 21, 2020 at 8:32 pm

        Make sure to have a professional install the gas fireplace. Maybe ask them for some extra tips on cleaning. Good luck!

        Reply

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