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What safety features are on my gas fire?
All gas fires are fitted with an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS), and all fires have a flame failure device (FFD) for complete safety and peace of mind.
Do all the gas appliances you sell come with a warranty?
We don’t buy products from any third party only from the manufacturers themselves and all our products come with the manufactures full warranty. Some offer extended warranties subject to the appliance being registered with the manufacturer at the time of installation. Failure to do so…
Do I need to have a metal liner fitted to my chimney when I buy a new gas fire?
No, in most cases as long as the chimney is sound and not leaking gas fumes you will not need a liner installed. Your gas safe installer will assess the condition of your flue prior to installation of your new appliance.
What is an ODS oxygen depletion system?
All modern gas fires we sell are fitted with these safety features. They monitor the oxygen level in the room and shut off the gas to the fire in the event of oxygen levels falling from say a flue becoming blocked or inadequate ventilation.
Are gas fires maintenance free?
Certainly not! Similar to a car, they need a service, usually annually. Dirt particles down the gas line, household dust and pet hairs can easily block the pilots stopping the appliance to light. Soot and dirt forming over the coals can drop on the pilot…
Does the glass get dirty on glass fronted fires?
Yes, the build up of soot, dust and small burn particles and with the formation of condensation on the inside of the glass when the appliance is turned on can leave dirty black run marks and cloudy stains on the glass surface. (a cubic metre…
What’s the difference between a convector or radiant gas fire?
All gas fires give off radiant heat, the heat moves outwards from the appliance and the closer to the appliance you are the warmer it feels. Convector gas fires have a heat exchanger type box and work by drawing cooler air from the room at…
How do I work out the efficiency of a gas fire?
A general rule of thumb is to simply divide the maximum heat output by the maximum gas input and x by 100 to give you the % efficiency. Its worth noting that glass fronted fires can show a much higher figure this is due to…
How much will my gas fire cost to run?
This depends on the gas tariff price per kw you pay, to calculate simply multiply your current cost per kw by the gas input of the appliance. This will give you the cost per kw hour. (Remember if you lower the setting on the fire…