Why are my gas fireplace flames blue?
A natural gas blue flame indicates that the burner is providing the correct air-fuel mixture, with sufficient oxygen for complete combustion at the burner. A blue flame burns the fuel completely producing carbon dioxide, water and heat. The natural gas flame temperature is about 1,960°C.
How do you adjust the flame color on a gas fireplace?
By opening the damper to the fireplace, you are allowing proper ventilation. This will control the color of the flame. To adjust it so that the flames have an orange or yellow tip to them, lower the air input. You can do this by changing the damper or by closing the air shutter.
How do I make my gas fireplace flame yellow?
A yellow flame can be an indication that the burner for the gas logs is dirty or a sign of another combustion-related problem. As a result, gas and air are not mixing properly. That causes the flame to burn with a yellow color, instead of blue.
Should a gas fireplace be blue?
How should a gas fire flame look? The burner flames from your natural gas furnace should look blue or almost completely blue. A healthy natural gas furnace flame is characterized by a roaring blue flame with a light blue triangle in its center. There may be a tiny tip of yellow.
Should a gas fireplace always have a flame?
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”.
How expensive is a gas fire to run?
Gas fires will typically cost around 5 pence per KW to run – which when compared to electric may cost around 15p per KW. Considering its high fuel efficiency and speed at heating a large room, this makes a gas fire extremely cost-effective.
How much does it cost to run a gas fireplace per hour?
Gas fireplace efficiency includes easy maintenance, so you have no ashes or soot in the chimney with a gas fireplace. Natural gas is a fairly inexpensive form of energy, so a gas fireplace is inexpensive to run. Gas fireplaces cost 17-19 cents an hour to run, or about $60 annually, Electric Fireplaces Direct says.
How much does it cost to run a gas fireplace pilot light?
The pilot light burns significantly less fuel than a fire but it can cost $8 to $10 a month if your fireplace is fueled by natural gas. If your fireplace is fueled by propane, it could cost up to $20 a month. Turning off the pilot would reduce your energy costs during the summer.
How much electricity does a gas fireplace blower use?
According to the manual the Summit insert uses a 1 AMP blower. That’s pretty good in terms of efficiency, many use a 1.2, or 1.5 Amp. I pay $0.1857/killowatt so let’s say I run your insert blowers for 12 hours.
Can you run a gas fireplace without electricity?
It requires an electric source to create a spark that ignites the pilot light. If the power is out, the fireplace will not ignite. However, most gas fireplaces use a battery back-up for an IPI ignition system.
Do all gas fireplaces have a pilot light?
Most gas fireplaces have a standing pilot light, which is a small flame that burns even when you aren’t using your fireplace. This is a critical safety precaution that prevents the buildup of gas if the pilot light is hard to relight. Locate the gas control dial. Just above it, you should see a red or black button.