How to Find the Manufacturer of a Gas Log Fireplace

Gas log fireplaces provide practical, energy saving warming. Gas log fireplace use natural or propane gas to heat a space and create near-blue flames, which serve to heat with little carbon output. Gas log fireplaces eliminate the need for storing and burning wood as well as having to clean the ashes and have the chimney serviced repeatedly. If your gas log fireplace is in need of repair, you might have to identify the manufacturer to effectively troubleshoot the root of the problem.

Fireproof drop-cloth
Flashlight
Leather gloves
Cloth

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off the gas line that is located right at the fireplace as well as the supply tanks outside the home. Allow ample time for the gas log fireplace to cool for at least half a day as all gases disperse.
- 2
  Check the outside of the gas log fireplace for heat by gently touching the outside structure. Slowly move to touch the interior to check for heat as well. Place a fireproof drop-cloth outside the base of the fireplace.
- 3
  Put on leather gloves and retrieve a flashlight. Kneel in front of the gas log fireplace and use the flashlight to find the manufacturer's nameplate and model number placard at the top of the fireplace or in the interior corners.
- 4
  Using a clean, damp cloth, wipe the nameplate or placard. Write down the manufacturer's name and model name and number if applicable.
- 5
  Go online to the manufacturer's website and request a owners/troubleshooting manual or phone the manufacturer to request the same by mail.

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