Gas Smell from Fire Place Key Valve

Is it normal to smell gas from valve?

Gas Line or Valve Leak



If a gas line or valve leaks, you’ll notice a strong gas smell around the furnace. Gas lines leak due to improper installation, age, and accidental damage. You’ll require a professional to inspect and repair your furnace if you smell gas around it.

Is it normal to smell gas from your fireplace?

While the smell of gas is meant to alert you to a leak, a gas smell from the fireplace does not usually mean there is one. In a well ventilated home, the gas smell should subside within about ten minutes or even sooner. If you still notice the smell of gas when no appliances are in use, that can indicate a leak.

Can gas leak from a gas fireplace?

Gas fireplaces can potentially leak gas. It does not happen often, but when natural gas does leak, it is extremely dangerous. It can make you ill, and it is very flammable. If you suspect you have a natural gas leak, leave your house and call for help.

How do you turn off gas fireplace with key?

To turn off the gas fireplace, replace the wall key. Turn the wall key clockwise until it comes to a firm stop. The flame will taper down and extinguish on its own.

How do you fix a leaking gas fireplace valve?

Often the wall shutoff valves have a packing nut on the front of the valve that works loose and causes a leak. You can use a spray bottle of water and a lot of dishwashing detergent to diclose the leak. Tighten the packing nut clockwise a bit until the leak stops.

How do I know if my gas fireplace is leaking gas?

Your home methane detectors sound. Your carbon monoxide detectors sound. A stench of “rotten eggs” or a “gas odor” permeates the home. You can hear a hissing sound near your fireplace.

Why does my gas fireplace smell like gas when burning?

Like other devices made in a factory, gas fireplaces often have lubricants, paints, and other manufacturing processes that leave debris in the passageway, which will produce a stink sometimes described as burning plastic. When starting your new system, try opening a window to allow fresh air to come into the home.

How do I know if my gas valve is leaking?

Turn your spray bottle to the “stream” setting or take a paintbrush and apply the soapy mixture on your fireplace gas valve. Turn on the gas and check for any bubbles to appear. If you see bubbles start to appear, then you have a gas leak.

Can a gas valve be repaired?

In some instances you can repair a gas valve on a furnace depending on what is causing it to not work properly. However, repairing your gas valve is not usually the most cost effective option since it can be just as expensive to have your gas valve repaired as it would be to have your entire gas valve replaced.

How do you test a gas fireplace valve?

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Quote from Youtube video: Completely light the pilot. Turn the gas knob to the on position. Turn the burner on in a high position check the pressure and record it shut the burner off.

How do I know if my gas fireplace valve is bad?

If there is no change in potential when the main valve is activated, then there is a fault or an interrupter may need to be reset. A very small drop in potential may be a sign that the main control valve needs replacement. A digital multimeter can also be used to test the main control valve.

How do I know if my gas valve is bad on my fireplace?

One way to test if your main control valve is bad is by testing resistance. We can do this with our Digital Multimeter. First, find you need to find “Zero” but touching your multimeter leads together. If it reads anything other than zero, you’ll want to subtract this number from the number you will read on the valve.

How much does it cost to replace a gas fireplace valve?

Furnace gas valve prices are $75 to $300 for the part alone or up to $600 for original manufacturer parts (OEM). Gas valve replacement labor costs $125 to $500.



Furnace gas valve replacement cost.

How long do gas valves last?

Gas Valves are routinely checked for 100,000 cycles and are used in equipment that have approximately 15 years life expectancy.

How long does it take to replace gas valve?

Replacing a valve is usually a straightforward job. It becomes more time consuming as furnace access gets more difficult. Up to 1 hour | Most gas valve replacements. 1 to 2.5 hours | Valve replacements in attics, crawlspaces and similar.