Cleaning Ventless Gas Fireplace Logs

If you see thick black marks on the cloth you have a soot issue.

Cleaning ventless gas fireplace logs.

The combustion of the gas around them still does leave behind a little soot which typically only needs cleaning on an annual basis. Next take a picture of the arrangement of your logs before removing them. Use a hand broom or soft paintbrush to carefully brush away dust and dirt on each log or decorative component. 2 using the vacuum remove the surface dust from the bottom of the fireplace around the gas log burner then remove the log set from the burner and do the same.

While you are cleaning inspect each log or piece for any cracks holes or excessive burn marks. Ventless fireplaces can be located in any room of the house making it possible to add supplementary heat right where. 1 the first thing you will need to do is get a vacuum with a hose and preferably a brush on the end of the hose. Ventless fireplaces do not produce soot and ash as wood burning fireplaces do.

To clean out the gas logs turn off the fireplace s pilot light place the logs onto paper outside the fireplace then vacuum up the soot. Take a clean white cloth and rub it on the ceramic gas logs in the fireplace and on fireplace doors if you have them. To begin first shut off the fireplace and allow it to cool for a minimum of 30 minutes before cleaning. Cleaning a vent free gas log set is a fairly simple task and should be done each year before you light them.

A gas fireplace is a convenient way to lower heating bills without dealing with the mess of logs but just as with any appliance you must maintain gas logs. Never spray cleaners or water onto gas fireplace components.