Gas Fireplace Inspection in St. Louis, MO
A gas fireplace inspection checks the venting, gas connections, burner combustion and safety controls, and includes a carbon monoxide reading with the unit running. Ours is $69, credited back in full if you book a repair.
People assume a gas fireplace is maintenance-free because there is no wood and no ash. The opposite risk applies: with a wood fire you can see and smell when something is wrong. A gas appliance venting badly gives you no warning at all, because carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless.
How this gets priced
$69
Flat $69, credited back in full against any repair you book with us.
How do I know I need gas inspection?
If any of these describe your situation, it is worth having someone look. Most are cheap to fix early and expensive to fix late.
- You have never had the gas fireplace inspected
- You just moved into the house
- The fireplace has been sitting unused for a season or more
- Anyone in the house gets headaches, nausea or drowsiness when it runs
- The carbon monoxide detector has gone off
- There is soot on the glass, the logs, or the wall above the fireplace
- The flame looks different than it used to
- There is condensation on the glass or an unusual smell when it runs
Why it matters
Carbon monoxide kills several hundred people a year in the United States and sends thousands more to hospital. Every one of those cases traces back to a fuel-burning appliance that was not inspected. Sixty-nine dollars, once a year.
Call (314) 887-7250What’s included
Exactly what happens when we come out, step by step.
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Vent and termination inspection
We verify the vent run is clear, correctly pitched, properly sealed, and that the exterior termination is not blocked by a nest, snow, siding or landscaping. Blocked venting is the failure that actually hurts people.
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Gas connection and pressure check
Leak test at every connection, verify supply pressure is within the manufacturer's specification, and confirm the shutoff valve is accessible and functional.
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Combustion and carbon monoxide testing
We run the unit and take an actual carbon monoxide measurement with an instrument. This is the part of a gas inspection that matters most and the part most often skipped.
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Safety controls and components
Test the thermocouple or thermopile, the oxygen depletion sensor where fitted, the igniter, the valve and the blower. Inspect logs and glass, and check the glass gasket seal on direct-vent units.
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Written report
Photos, findings, what is urgent versus what to watch, and a fixed price on anything that needs fixing. Your $69 comes off it.
Gas Fireplace Inspection: our work
Real jobs we have done in the St. Louis metro.
Gas Fireplace Inspection: common questions
How much does a gas fireplace inspection cost in St. Louis?
Total Chimney Services charges $69 for a full gas fireplace inspection anywhere in the St. Louis metro, credited back in full if you book a repair with us.
Do gas fireplaces really need annual inspections?
Yes. Every gas fireplace manufacturer specifies annual service, and it is generally a condition of the warranty. Gas fireplaces do not make creosote, but vents get obstructed, burners get dirty and burn incompletely, glass gaskets fail, and safety sensors wear out. All of those produce carbon monoxide.
What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Headache, dizziness, nausea, weakness, confusion and drowsiness — it reads like the flu, but without a fever, and it typically improves when you leave the house and returns when you come back. If several people or pets in the home feel it at once, get everyone outside and call 911. Every home with a fuel-burning appliance needs working CO detectors.
Does a gas fireplace need to be cleaned?
Yes, just differently than a wood fireplace. Burner ports clog, dust and pet hair collect on the logs and burn off as odor, and glass develops a white film from combustion byproducts. Cleaning is part of the annual service.
Can I inspect my gas fireplace myself?
You can and should check that the exterior vent termination is clear, that your CO detectors work, and that the flame looks blue and steady rather than yellow and lazy. Gas pressure testing, leak testing and carbon monoxide measurement require instruments and training.
Gas Fireplace Inspection across the St. Louis metro
We cover the full metro from University City. Chimney problems differ by neighborhood because the housing stock differs — here is what we see where.
Gas Inspection in St. Louis
Predominantly 1890–1930 brick
Gas Inspection in University City
Largely 1920s–1940s brick, Tudor and Colonial
Gas Inspection in Clayton
1920s–1940s masonry, plus newer infill
Gas Inspection in Kirkwood
Victorian through 1950s, wide mix
Gas Inspection in Webster Groves
Victorian, Craftsman and 1920s bungalows
Gas Inspection in Chesterfield
Mostly 1980s–2000s construction
Also serving Ladue, Ballwin, Creve Coeur, Maplewood, Brentwood, Florissant, St. Charles, Des Peres.
Related services
Gas Fireplace Repair
Most gas fireplace problems come down to a failed thermocouple or thermopile, a dirty pilot assembly, a bad igniter, or a blocked vent. We diagnose with instruments rather than replacing parts and hoping, then quote the repair before doing it.
Chimney Inspection
A full chimney inspection with Total Chimney Services costs $69 anywhere in the St. Louis metro, and the entire $69 is credited back to you if you book a repair with us.
Chimney Sweep
A professional chimney sweep removes creosote, soot and blockages from your flue so the chimney drafts properly and will not catch fire. We quote your chimney before we start, and you approve the price first.
Need gas fireplace inspection in St. Louis?
Start with a $69 inspection and a photo report. Credited back in full when you book the work. Call (314) 887-7250.
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