There is a temperature difference between the air inside of the fireplace and the air in the room. Warmer air has more moisture than cooler air. When the fireplace is turned on, the temperature inside the fireplace begins to warm up and condensation forms on the cooler glass.
Why is my gas fireplace glass foggy?
The process of burning natural gas produces moisture that has a high level of sulfuric acid. That acid etches the glass, making the foggy appearance permanent.
How do you fix cloudy fireplace glass?
Vinegar is a natural cleaning agent that can get rid of the foggy build-up without scratching the glass. Just mix one part vinegar with three parts water, pour it into a spray bottle, and spray the mixture onto your glass. Allow it to sit for a few minutes before wiping with a soft cloth or sponge.
How do I clean the haze off my gas fireplace glass?
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Quote from Youtube video: Now this is not a job for windex we're going to use a conditioning glass cleaner and some good old paper towel then it's just a circular motion on the glass.
What is the white film on my gas fireplace glass?
Try to let your fireplace run for a long enough time so all the moisture has a chance to evaporate. The main reason the glass develops a white powdery film is due to moisture in the gas (both natural gas and propane gas) it burns not being completely dried before turning off your fireplace.
Can I use Windex on my gas fireplace glass?
DO NOT USE WINDEX or other glass cleaners – gas fireplace glass is special and so it needs a special cleaner. Stop by and pick up some Gas Fireplace Glass Cleaner (try saying that one five times fast). It’s a cream-based cleaner that will help lift that white film without scratching or doing damage to the glass.
How do you clean a gas fireplace insert?
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Quote from Youtube video: Sometimes you'll find you'll need a screwdriver to remove the logs. I blow the dust off the logs with canned air and vacuum out the firebox.
How do you clean a glass gas fireplace with vinegar?
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Quote from Youtube video: Until it makes a paste and then this vinegar and paste will help cut through this baked on film and you'll have a sparkling clean glass in no time. So you'll just do some circular motions.
How do you clean the burner port on a gas fireplace?
Scrub the burner ports with a soft brush or toothbrush. Use compressed air to clear debris from the burner ports. Vacuum a second time to remove newly loosened debris. Return rocks and logs to their previous position and relight your fireplace.
Do glass fronted gas fires get dirty?
Glass Fronts get dirty, watermarks and soot. Some Fires are worse than others.
Can you use magic eraser on fireplace glass?
For routine cleaning and removing that last stubborn layer of black residue, magic eraser sponges work surprisingly well. They are an especially great option for glass doors that can’t be removed since they don’t create a lot of mess or splatter.
How long is it safe to leave a gas fireplace on?
In short, you really shouldn’t let a gas fireplace on for too long—specifically more than three hours at a time.
Can a gas fireplace explode?
Although convenient, these home gas fireplaces pose significant risk of explosions and house fires if they are improperly installed or maintained. Gas Fireplace leaks can result in carbon monoxide poisoning, but can also result in explosions that can level an entire neighborhood block.
Should the pilot light always be on in a gas fireplace?
We recommend that you turn off your gas fireplace pilot light seasonally. Turning off your gas fireplace’s pilot light can save a substantial amount of energy and money. It is important to remember that not all gas fireplaces have “standing” pilot light, or, a pilot light that is “always on”.
Is it okay to run a gas fireplace all day?
You can run a vented gas fireplace all day with little concern for anything other than gas usage.
Is it cheaper to run a gas fireplace or the heat?
A modern furnace is more efficient in turning gas into heat than a gas fireplace. This means that although a furnace costs more to run per hour than a gas fireplace, it turns more of that energy into heat and can warm a whole house rather than a single room.
Can a gas fireplace cause carbon monoxide poisoning?
Yes, gas fireplaces are one potential cause of carbon monoxide poisoning. While there are many potential sources of such exposure, including certain appliances and devices, motor vehicles and wood stoves, gas fireplaces are a common culprit.
How do you know if your gas fireplace is vented?
A vented fireplace has attractive yellow and orange flames that lick upward around the sides of the ceramic logs. An unvented fireplace, by contrast, has much less striking flames. These flames tend to be smaller and bluer. As a result, an unvented gas fireplace won’t create quite the same illusion as a vented one.
Should the damper be open or closed on a gas fireplace?
wood or gas . . . . always fully open the damper. If you’re burning wood, keep it fully open until all the burning embers are completely burned out. If it’s a gas log set, turn off the flames before the closing the damper as far as possible.
Should a gas fireplace have a vent?
Gas fireplaces need to be vented by a chimney or other vent, unless you have a ventless gas fireplace. Ventless gas fireplaces do not need ventilation and are designed to burn cleaner with a lower flame that will not smoke. If your gas fireplace is not a ventless model, then it will likely need a vent of some sort.
