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Gas Fireplace Repair and Service in Joliet, IL
A gas fireplace that won't light, a pilot that keeps going out or glass turning black. Our plumbers are licensed for gas work and repair, clean and service gas fireplaces across Joliet, from our office on Ottawa Street.
Joliet Gas Fireplace Not Working Right?
These are the calls we get most once the weather turns:
Clicks but Never Catches
You hear the igniter click, but nothing lights. A clogged pilot orifice or a weak igniter is the usual cause after a summer off.
Lights, Then Dies
The flame comes on and drops out a minute later. The thermocouple or thermopile can't hold the gas valve open anymore.
Lazy Yellow Flame or Soot
A tall yellow or orange flame and dark glass point to a dirty burner, shifted logs or a vent that isn't drawing well.
Remote or Wall Switch Quit
Dead batteries are the easy answer. If new ones don't help, the receiver or switch wiring has failed.
A Gas Smell
Leave the house first. Call Nicor Gas or 911 from outside, then call us once they clear it.
Gas Fireplace Repair, Cleaning and Yearly Service
One visit covers the gas supply, the burner and the vent.
Diagnose and Repair
We test the pilot assembly, igniter, thermopile and gas valve, then replace only the part that failed. Remotes, receivers and wall switches too.
Fall Cleaning and Safety Check
We clean the burner, pilot and glass, set the logs back where the manufacturer wants them, leak-test the connections and look over the vent cap.
Gas Supply for a New Unit
Converting a wood fireplace or adding an insert? We run and pressure-test the line. See gas line installation.
From Old Masonry to New Direct-Vent: Joliet Fireplaces
Joliet's housing spans more than a century, and so do its fireplaces. What we check depends a lot on when the house was built.
Old Chimneys With Gas Logs
In the Upper Bluff and other neighborhoods near downtown, many brick fireplaces were built for wood and fitted with gas logs later. The damper has to stay open, the flue has to be clear and the gas connection has to be tight. We check all three.
Inserts in Mid-Century Ranches
Ranch homes from the 1950s and 1960s often got a gas insert in the old fireplace. Inserts vent through a liner in the chimney, and a loose or damaged liner can push exhaust back into the room.
Direct-Vent Units on the West Side
Homes built on the west side in the 1990s and 2000s usually have sealed direct-vent fireplaces. The original pilots and valves may now be 17 to 36 years old, but most parts are still made, so a repair is often all it takes.
Keep a CO Detector Nearby
Any gas fireplace can produce carbon monoxide if it burns poorly or vents badly. Put a working detector on every level and test it when you change the clocks.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
Gas Work Done Right, Then Tested
Gas work leaves no room for guessing.
1. Licensed Plumbers on Gas
Gas piping should be done by a licensed pro. Ours handle gas lines, valves and appliance hookups every week.
2. You See the Price First
We find the failed part and give you a flat rate. Nothing gets replaced until you say yes.
3. Leak-Checked and Lit
We test every fitting we touched and run the fireplace until the flame is steady and blue before we pack up.
Customer Stories
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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."
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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."
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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."
Got Questions?
Gas Fireplace Questions From Joliet Homeowners
Dust, spider webs and debris in the pilot over summer are the usual cause.
Over the warm months, dust and even spider webs collect in the pilot tube and burner ports. The pilot can't get enough gas to light or stay lit. A cleaning usually fixes it. If it doesn't, the thermocouple or thermopile is the next suspect.
Often, yes, if the chimney is sound and a gas line can reach it.
Often, yes. The chimney needs to be in good shape and drawing well, and a gas line has to be run to the firebox. We handle the gas line and tell you if anything about the setup needs a chimney professional first.
A brief dusty smell is normal. A gas or rotten-egg smell is not.
A short burning-dust smell on the first fire of the season is normal and fades fast. A rotten-egg smell is not. If you smell gas, leave the house, call Nicor Gas or 911 from outside, and call us once it's safe.
Once a year, before heating season.
Once a year, ideally in September or October. That way a weak part shows up on a mild day instead of the first cold night.
It depends on the part that failed. You get a flat price before any work.
It depends on what failed and the make of the fireplace. A licensed plumber finds the problem and gives you a flat rate before any work begins.
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Joliet
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Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
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.
Leak & Pipe Repair
Leaking pipes, drips under the sink and hidden leaks behind walls and ceilings.
Toilets & Showers
Running toilets, worn-out shower valves and new fixture installs.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
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Our Joliet office is at 311 N Ottawa St, Suite 2, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Crest Hill, Lockport, Rockdale, Romeoville, Plainfield, New Lenox, Manhattan and more.
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