Replaced an old mercury flame switch
I've been dealing with Gasfix since I first moved into this home 9 years ago and they have always been professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Usually deal with Scott or Dwayne. This time Scott came out because our gas fireplace had an old mercury switch that finally died which means among other things, the pilot light wouldn't stay lit. A few years ago I would have needed to replace the entire fireplace but during a regular service call a year or so ago Dwayne told me there was an upgrade kit now available. Scott came out and installed the new kit and the fireplace is working again just in time for the cold months.
Thanks as always Scott !
- Approximate cost of services:
- $1,400.00
- Company Response
Thank you Marc for contacting Gas Fix and being a customer for nine years. We appreciate the trust and faith that you have in us to service your fireplace. Other contractors will tell you that you need a new fireplace. The staff at Gas Fix knows that this is not true and both Dwayne and Scott have the parts on their service vehicles for a mercury flame switch conversion. Essentially, the fireplace operating system is completely replaced during the conversion. You get a new gas valve and a new pilot assembly which includes the electrode, thermocouple and thermopile. Though it is a major repair, it is definitely better than replacing the entire unit when that's not required. Now that the mercury flame switch has been converted to the new system, you will have minimal issues in the future. Whenever your Heatilator fireplace needs service, please do not hesitate to contact us!! ~ Jason ~