Serving Chicagoland Since 1993

Gas Fireplace Installation and Repair in Hinsdale, IL

Converting a wood-burning fireplace to gas logs, adding a gas line for a new insert or fixing a pilot that won't stay lit. We handle the gas side of Hinsdale fireplaces and leak-test every fitting. Our office is on Spinning Wheel Road.

Gas fireplace log set with the gas valve and burner line visible under the grate
Know the Signs

Hinsdale Gas Fireplace Trouble

Call when:

The Pilot Won't Stay Lit

A dirty pilot or a weak thermocouple or thermopile.

It Shuts Off by Itself

The safety system is cutting the gas.

Soot on the Logs or Glass

A dirty or poorly adjusted flame.

You Want Gas Instead of Wood

Gas logs or an insert in an existing fireplace.

Any Gas Smell

Get outside first, then call Nicor Gas or 911.

What We Do

Gas Fireplace Installation, Repair and Service

We handle:

Gas Line and Valve Installation

For gas logs, inserts and new units. See gas line installation.

Repair

Pilots, thermocouples, thermopiles, valves and igniters.

Yearly Service

Burner, pilot and logs cleaned and every fitting leak-tested.

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Local Knowledge

Fireplaces in Hinsdale Homes

Many older Hinsdale homes were built with wood-burning fireplaces, and many owners have converted them to gas.

Gas Logs in Masonry Fireplaces

Vented gas logs need the damper held partly open with a clamp at all times.

Inserts and Direct-Vent Units

Sealed units vent through a liner or the wall and are more efficient.

Chimney Condition Matters

We handle the gas side. If the chimney needs work, we'll point you to a specialist.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Every home with a gas fireplace needs working detectors.

Outdoor Fireplaces

Gas fireplaces and fire pits on the patio need lines sized and protected for outdoor use.

The J. Blanton Difference

Why Call J. Blanton for Gas Fireplace Work

Licensed gas work and honest advice.

1. Check the Setup First

Damper, venting and gas supply.

2. A Flat Price

Approved before we start.

3. Leak-Tested

Every fitting, every time.

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Customer Stories

Gas Line and Fireplace Reviews

4.8 stars from 452 Google reviews for our Hinsdale office.

"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."

j smith
Verified Customer

"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."

Robert Markman
Verified Customer

"Needed a gas leak repair. Ty did an excellent job. He was thorough, professional, and knowledgeable. Seems like an honest company!"

Anthony Kamykowski
Verified Customer
Got Questions?

Gas Fireplace Questions From Hinsdale Homeowners

Often, if the chimney is sound.

Often. The chimney has to be in good shape and drawing well. We run the gas line and install the valve, and a chimney specialist handles any flue work.

Yes, vented logs need it held open.

Yes. Vented gas logs need a fixed damper opening so exhaust can leave through the chimney. A damper clamp prevents it from being closed.

Usually a dirty pilot or a weak thermocouple.

Usually the pilot is dirty or the thermocouple or thermopile is weak. Cleaning or replacing the part fixes it.

Early fall.

September or early October, before the first cold night.

It depends on the job. You'll approve a flat price first.

It depends on whether it's a repair, a yearly service or a new gas line. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.

Annual Protection Plan

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What We Fix

Plumbing Services in Hinsdale

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Sewer Repair

Camera inspections, root removal and repairs for older clay and cast iron sewer lines.

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Water Heaters

Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.

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Plumber feeding a drain cleaning cable into an outdoor drain pit to clear a clogged line

Drain Cleaning

Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.

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Interior wall with bubbling, cracked paint and water stains above the baseboard, a sign of a hidden leak behind the wall

Leak Repair

Hidden leaks behind plaster, tile and finished ceilings, found and fixed with as little damage as possible.

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Sump Pumps

Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.

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Toilets & Fixtures

Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.

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Local Office, 24/7 Phone

Ready for a Fireplace That Lights?

Our Hinsdale office is at 15 Spinning Wheel Rd #216A, and our phone line is open 24/7.

We also serve Clarendon Hills, Western Springs, Burr Ridge, Oak Brook, Willowbrook, Westmont, La Grange and more.

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