Adjust the flame to counter low rumbling noises.
Gas fireplace shuts off intermittently.
I have a back vented natural gas fireplace that has an intermittent.
Gas fireplace shuts itself off.
Does your gas fireplace work intermittently do the flames go out.
It is turned on using an electric switch.
After 5 minutes power everything back on.
It has a pilot light.
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If you smell burning wires or an odor you suspect is gas shut off the fireplace vent the house and consult a professional.
So far it has turned out that a water pipe in the street freezes and breaks water gets into the gas line and weakens the gas.
Instead i bent the ignition closer and the thermocouple closer to the ignition flame.
My gas log stove would light then run only about 15 second and shut off.
The butane lighter is located near the center of the gas logs.
Readers want to know how to troubleshoot gas fireplace problems.
I didn t have a straw but had a can of compressed gas.
I have the same problem with my gas fireplace.
Once you are done with that you need to put the key back into the keyhole if you want to adjust.
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There is absolutely no danger in this diy fix.
I have a back vented natural gas fireplace that has an intermittent problem with staying lit.
It worked perfectly as you described.
The first time it happened i thought something was wrong with my fireplace.
After that you need to insert the butane lighter into the gas tube.
To start the flame you need to press the trigger that is on the lighter.
I had issues lighting it.
Need help troubleshooting or repairing a gas fireplace.
Wayne on may 13 2019.
Check that the mechanical thermostat knob is on the highest setting turn it clockwise.
Repair or replace the blower if your fireplace has one to get rid of grinding or shrieking.
Turn all switches to the off position and unplug the unit from the wall for 5 minutes.
