The fireplace blog
Answers to the questions Scottsdale homeowners ask us most, with Valley rules, Valley weather and our typical prices.
My gas fireplace pilot won't stay lit — why?Why a gas fireplace pilot lights then goes out, or stays on while the burner won't light — the usual parts, what you can check, and Scottsdale repair prices.
Do gas fireplaces need to be cleaned and serviced?Gas fireplaces burn clean but still need a yearly check. What a gas fireplace service includes, why Valley dust matters, and what it costs in Scottsdale.
Can I use my fireplace on a No Burn Day in Maricopa County?What a Maricopa County No Burn Day means for your fireplace, wood stove, chiminea and fire pit, why gas is allowed, the fines, and how to check today's status.
Why does my chimney leak when the monsoon hits?Why Scottsdale chimneys leak during monsoon storms — flashing on tile roofs, stucco chases, rusted chase covers — and what each repair costs.
There are birds in my chimney — what should I do?Birds in a Scottsdale chimney or fireplace vent: which birds are protected, when a nest can be removed, and how a cap keeps them out for good.
Why is there a white film on my gas fireplace glass?Why the glass on a gas fireplace gets a cloudy white haze, how to clean it safely, and when the film or soot means something is wrong.
Why does my gas fireplace smell?A burning-dust smell on the first fire is normal. A rotten-egg smell is not. What each gas fireplace smell means in Scottsdale homes and who to call.
Direct vent vs vent-free gas fireplace: which should I get?Direct-vent, vent-free and vented gas logs compared for Scottsdale homes: how each vents, heat, moisture, safety, and what installation costs.
Is my fireplace letting my AC escape in the summer?An open or broken fireplace damper can pull cooled air up the chimney all summer. How to tell, what to do with gas logs, and what damper repair costs in Scottsdale.
Why won't my outdoor gas fireplace or fire pit light?Why outdoor gas fireplaces and fire pits in Scottsdale stop lighting — sun-damaged igniters, dust, spiders, wind and water — and what repairs cost.
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