Cleaning Ventless Gas Fireplace Logs

To begin first shut off the fireplace and allow it to cool for a minimum of 30 minutes before cleaning.

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. Ventless fireplaces can be located in any room of the house making it possible to add supplementary heat right where. 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. Next take a picture of the arrangement of your logs before removing them.

Diy clean ventless gas fireplace logs. If you see thick black marks on the cloth you have a soot issue. Cleaning a vent free gas log set is a fairly simple task and should be done each year before you light them. Ventless fireplaces do not produce soot and ash as wood burning fireplaces do.

Use a hand broom or soft paintbrush to carefully brush away dust and dirt on each log or decorative component. While you are cleaning inspect each log or piece for any cracks holes or excessive burn marks. 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. Clean up residual dirt around the burner with a vacuum.

Soft nylon bristle brush. Take a clean white cloth and rub it on the ceramic gas logs in the fireplace and on fireplace doors if you have them.