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Gas Fireplace Repair and Service in Highland Park, IL
A gas fireplace that won't light, smells off or keeps shutting down isn't something to troubleshoot yourself. Our plumbers are licensed for gas work and handle fireplace repair, cleaning and maintenance for homes across Highland Park and the North Shore.
Signs Your Gas Fireplace Needs Service
Most gas fireplace problems come down to the pilot, the ignition, the gas supply or dirt that's built up over a season. Watch for:
The Pilot Won't Light or Stay Lit
A dirty or failing thermocouple or thermopile, a clogged pilot orifice or a gas supply issue can keep the pilot from staying on.
Weak, Yellow or Sooty Flames
Flames that are low, lazy or leaving soot on the glass point to dirty burners, bad air-to-gas mixture or a venting problem.
The Fireplace Shuts Off on Its Own
A safety sensor that trips can mean a venting or ignition issue. It's doing its job, and it's worth finding out why.
A Gas Smell
If you smell gas, turn nothing on or off, get everyone out and call your gas utility or 911 from outside. Once it's safe, call us to find and fix the source.
Gas Fireplace Repair, Cleaning and Maintenance
A gas fireplace combines a gas line, a burner and a vent. We work on all three:
Repair
Pilot and ignition problems, thermocouples and thermopiles, valves, igniters and gas supply issues.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Burner and pilot cleaning, glass cleaning, log and ember placement, a gas leak check and a look at the venting.
Gas Line Work
New or extended gas lines for a fireplace or insert, installed to code and tested. See gas line installation.
Gas Fireplaces in Highland Park Homes
Long Lake County winters mean a gas fireplace in Highland Park gets real use. That's also why it needs regular attention.
Service Before the Season
A fireplace that sat all summer can collect dust, spider webs and debris in the burner and pilot. A cleaning and check in the fall keeps it from failing on the first cold night.
Older Homes, Older Gas Lines
Nearly half of Highland Park homes were built before 1960, often with original black iron gas piping. Fireplaces added or converted later may be running on older lines worth checking. See gas line repair.
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Any gas appliance needs working venting and a working carbon monoxide detector nearby. If your detector goes off, get out and call for help. We'll check the venting and the appliance once it's safe.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
Why Call J. Blanton for Gas Fireplace Service
Gas work isn't like fixing a faucet. You can't always tell from the outside whether the job was done right.
1. Licensed for Gas Work
Gas line work should be done by a licensed pro. Our plumbers are licensed and trained for it.
2. Upfront Pricing
Your technician explains your options and gives you a flat rate before any money changes hands.
3. Tested Before We Leave
We check for leaks and confirm the fireplace runs safely before we call the job done.
Customer Stories
Gas Line and Fireplace Reviews
4.9 stars from 47 Google reviews for our Highland Park office.
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"Needed a gas leak repair. Ty did an excellent job. He was thorough, professional, and knowledgeable. Seems like an honest company!"
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"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."
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"We had a new gas pipe installed that ws located to sevice our dryer in the basement on July 14th. The Technician was friendly and did a great job with the installation. He cleaned up after himself, and the pricing was competative."
Got Questions?
Gas Fireplace Questions From Highland Park Homeowners
Once a year, ideally in the fall before heavy use.
Once a year is a good rule, ideally in the fall before you start using it. A yearly cleaning and check keeps the pilot, burner and venting working and catches small problems early.
Usually a thermocouple, a clogged pilot or a gas supply issue.
The most common causes are a dirty or failing thermocouple or thermopile, a clogged pilot orifice or a gas supply problem. Repeatedly relighting it won't fix the cause. We'll find it and fix it.
Get out, call your gas utility or 911 from outside, and don't go back in until it's cleared.
Leave immediately and don't switch any lights or electronics on or off. Once you're outside, call your gas utility or 911. Don't go back in until the area has been cleared. Once it's safe, call a licensed plumber to locate and fix the source.
It depends on the problem. A technician gives you a flat rate before anything starts.
It depends on what's failed and the parts it needs. We don't price gas work over the phone. A licensed technician looks at the fireplace and gives you a flat rate before anything starts.
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- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Highland Park
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Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain and snowmelt.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Gas Lines & Fireplaces
Gas line repair, leak detection and gas fireplace service.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Serving the North Shore, 24/7 Phone
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Our Highland Park office is at 1904 Green Bay Rd B, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Highwood, Fort Sheridan, Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Glencoe and more.
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