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Gas Fireplace Repair and Service in Evanston, IL
A pilot that won't stay lit, gas logs that leave soot or a wood fireplace you'd like to switch to gas. We repair and service gas fireplaces and handle the gas line work. Our Evanston office is on Orrington Avenue, downtown.
Is Your Evanston Gas Fireplace Acting Up?
Call when:
No Flame, Pilot On
A valve, thermopile or wall switch.
Pilot Keeps Dying
Dirt or a failing thermocouple.
Black Soot
The flame isn't burning clean.
Thinking About Gas Logs
For a wood-burning fireplace.
Smell Gas
Get out, then call Nicor Gas or 911.
Gas Fireplace Repair and Service
We handle:
Repair
Pilots, thermocouples, valves and igniters.
Yearly Service
Cleaning and leak testing.
Gas Lines
Fireplaces in Evanston Homes
Many older Evanston homes have original masonry fireplaces.
Wood-to-Gas Conversions
Vented log sets need the damper held open.
Older Fireboxes
Not every log set fits safely.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Keep one near every sleeping area.
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Why Call J. Blanton for Gas Fireplace Service
Tested, fixed and leak-checked.
1. Find the Failed Part
We test before we replace.
2. Approve the Price
Before any work.
3. Check Every Connection
For leaks, with the fire running.
Converting an Evanston Wood Fireplace to Gas
A gas log set gives you a fire with the flip of a switch and no ash to clean. In an older masonry fireplace, the conversion has three parts. A chimney professional confirms the flue is sound. We run a gas line to the firebox and install a shutoff valve. Then the log set is installed and tested. Vented logs need the damper held partly open, so we install a clamp to keep it from closing.
What Affects the Price of Fireplace Work
A yearly service is a short visit. A failed thermocouple, igniter or valve costs more because of the part. A wood-to-gas conversion depends on how far the gas line has to run and the log set you choose. We diagnose first and quote a flat price.
Customer Stories
Gas Line and Fireplace Reviews
4.8 stars from 870 Google reviews for our Evanston office.
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"Communication, information and installation went great. Price was very competitive. Shane explained everything extremely well and Alex installed hot water tank beautifully. Shortly after Alex left a gas leak from an old valve on the piping to the tank occurred and needed to be replaced, Alex came back same night and fixed it. This is a 5-Star company."
★★★★★
"Needed a gas leak repair. Ty did an excellent job. He was thorough, professional, and knowledgeable. Seems like an honest company!"
★★★★★
"Andrew and Ty did a great job fixing and replacing some old natural gas pipe that had a recurring leak. Punctual, efficient, kept me informed, cleaned up well after. I highly recommend."
Got Questions?
Gas Fireplace Questions From Evanston Homeowners
Often, if the chimney is sound.
Often. We run the gas line and install the valve. A chimney specialist handles the flue.
A dirty pilot or weak thermocouple.
Usually a dirty pilot or a weak thermocouple.
Vented logs do.
Yes, vented logs need the damper held partly open.
Early fall.
Early fall, before the first cold night.
Vented logs are the more common choice.
Vented logs look more like a wood fire and send exhaust up the chimney. Unvented logs have stricter rules. We'll talk through the options.
We handle the gas line.
We run the gas line and connect the insert. Venting and chimney work are done by a fireplace specialist.
It depends on the part. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on what failed and the type of fireplace. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Evanston
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Sewer Repair
Cracked clay pipe, roots and repeat backups in laterals that can be 80 to 100 years old.
Leak & Pipe Repair
Leaking water lines, hidden leaks behind plaster and worn-out pipe in older homes.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Catch Basins
Cleaning and repair for yard and driveway catch basins that back up when it rains.
Toilets & Showers
Running toilets, leaky shower valves and new fixture installs.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready for a Fireplace That Lights?
Our Evanston office is at 1603 Orrington Ave #600-1085, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Wilmette, Skokie, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Rogers Park, Glenview, Winnetka and more.
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