I have a back vented natural gas fireplace that has an intermittent.
Gas fireplace shuts off intermittently.
Readers want to know how to troubleshoot gas fireplace problems.
Wayne on may 13 2019.
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Instead i bent the ignition closer and the thermocouple closer to the ignition flame.
Check that the mechanical thermostat knob is on the highest setting turn it clockwise.
Gas fireplace shuts off and pilot goes out.
I have a back vented natural gas fireplace that has an intermittent problem with staying lit.
Thanks so much saved me a lot of money.
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Adjust the flame to counter low rumbling noises.
After 5 minutes power everything back on.
The butane lighter is located near the center of the gas logs.
Once you are done with that you need to put the key back into the keyhole if you want to adjust.
After that you need to insert the butane lighter into the gas tube.
Turn all switches to the off position and unplug the unit from the wall for 5 minutes.
I didn t have a straw but had a can of compressed gas.
To start the flame you need to press the trigger that is on the lighter.
I have the same problem with my gas fireplace.
The flame is on but no warm air is coming out.
If you smell burning wires or an odor you suspect is gas shut off the fireplace vent the house and consult a professional.
It has a pilot light.
The first time it happened i thought something was wrong with my fireplace.
It worked perfectly as you described.
Gas fireplace shuts itself off.
Repair or replace the blower if your fireplace has one to get rid of grinding or shrieking.
There is absolutely no danger in this diy fix.
Whenever the temperate drops below 20 degrees outside the pilot goes out.
The ember bed is glowing but there s no flame.
It is turned on using an electric switch.
My gas log stove would light then run only about 15 second and shut off.