Gas Fireplace Repair — Pilot, Igniter & Valve Problems
Pilot light won't stay lit? Clicking but no flame? We fix gas fireplaces, inserts and log sets across the Region, with a burn test and CO check on every visit.
Gas fireplaces are a big part of Northwest Indiana homes, and when one stops working it's usually a small, specific part: a pilot assembly that's clogged, a thermocouple or thermopile that no longer holds the valve open, an igniter that won't spark, or a burner fouled with dust. "Gas fireplace repair near me" is one of the most common things people in the Region search for each fall.
The diagnostic visit is free. Most fixes are done in the same visit, and every gas service ends with a burn test and a carbon monoxide check. If you ever smell gas, leave the house and call your gas utility first.
Warning signs it can't wait
- The pilot light won't stay lit
- The pilot lights but the burner won't come on
- Clicking with no ignition
- Yellow, lazy or sooty flames
- Soot on the glass or logs
- The fireplace shuts off after a few minutes
- The remote or wall switch doesn't work
- A gas smell — leave the house and call your gas utility first
Seeing two or more at once? Stop using the fireplace and call — that combination usually means the system is struggling or unsafe to run.
Gas fireplace parts we service
- Pilot assemblies cleaned and reset
- Thermocouples replaced
- Thermopiles replaced
- Igniter electrodes replaced
- Gas valves replaced
- Burners cleaned of dust and debris
- Logs repositioned for a correct flame
- Glass cleaned and gaskets checked
- Burn test and carbon monoxide check
What gas fireplace repair costs
Inspection / diagnostic visit: Free. Pilot assembly cleaning and reset: $180 – $220. Thermocouple replacement: $195 – $265. Thermopile replacement: $220 – $310. Igniter electrode replacement: $185 – $250. Gas valve replacement: $320 – $450. Burner cleaning (dust infiltration): $180 – $230.
| Repair / service | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Inspection / diagnostic visit | Free |
| Pilot assembly cleaning and reset | $180 – $220 |
| Thermocouple replacement | $195 – $265 |
| Thermopile replacement | $220 – $310 |
| Igniter electrode replacement | $185 – $250 |
| Gas valve replacement | $320 – $450 |
| Burner cleaning (dust infiltration) | $180 – $230 |
What you get
Most Fixes in One Visit
Thermocouples, thermopiles, igniters and pilot assemblies are usually replaced the same day.
CO Check Every Time
Every gas visit ends with a burn test and a carbon monoxide check.
Clean Burn
Burners, logs and glass cleaned so the flame burns blue and even again.
Free Diagnostic
The diagnostic visit is free; the repair is quoted before we start.
Annual gas fireplace service
Burner and pilot cleaning, glass cleaning, a burn test and a CO check — book it once a year, before the cold arrives.
How it works
Check safety first
Gas supply and venting are checked before anything else.
Diagnose
We test the pilot, thermocouple or thermopile, igniter, valve and burner.
Flat quote
You get the price for the fix before we do it — the diagnostic visit is free.
Repair
Most repairs are done in the same visit.
Clean and adjust
Burner, logs and glass are cleaned and set correctly.
Burn test and CO check
We run the fireplace and check for carbon monoxide before we leave.
Gas Fireplace Repair questions
How much does gas fireplace repair cost?
The diagnostic visit is free. Pilot cleaning runs $180–$220, thermocouple replacement $195–$265, thermopile $220–$310, igniter $185–$250, gas valve $320–$450 and burner cleaning $180–$230.
Is there gas fireplace repair near me in Northwest Indiana?
Yes — we repair gas fireplaces, inserts and log sets throughout Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties.
Why won't my gas fireplace pilot light stay lit?
Usually a dirty pilot assembly or a worn thermocouple or thermopile that can't hold the gas valve open. It's typically a same-visit repair.
My Heatilator fireplace pilot light went out — can you fix it?
Yes. We work on the major gas fireplace brands, and pilot problems are among the most common repairs we do.
Why is my gas fireplace flame yellow?
Misplaced logs, clogged burner ports or an air-mix problem. It's worth fixing because incomplete combustion creates soot and carbon monoxide.
How often should a gas fireplace be serviced?
Once a year, ideally before the heating season: burner and pilot cleaning, glass cleaning, a burn test and a carbon monoxide check.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Don't use switches or phones near the fireplace, get everyone outside and call your gas utility or 911 from outside. Call us after the utility has made it safe.
Do you service gas fireplace inserts and log sets?
Yes — inserts, direct-vent units and vented log sets.
Ready for a safer, cleaner chimney?
Same-week appointments, honest flat pricing, no scare tactics — and same-day emergency service when it can't wait. Licensed and insured.