Gas Fireplace Repair in Gaithersburg, Maryland & DC

A gas fireplace provides warmth and comfort to your living space, and one can be installed with minimal disruption to your home. It can be a welcome addition to any home, but from time to time, these systems can stop functioning properly, which can put a stop to the benefits of having the fireplace in the first place.

If your gas fireplace isn’t working properly, James A. Wheat & Sons is here to help. Our experienced gas fireplace repair team can come to your home and quickly diagnose the problem, providing an affordable and effective repair solution.

Are you looking for fireplace repair near you in Maryland and Washington, DC? Give us a call at (301) 241-9636 today.

Common Reasons You May Need Gas Fireplace Repair

Gas fireplaces are not unbreakable. Mishaps and quirks come with owning any kind of appliance. When you find that your fireplace isn’t working, there could be a number of reasons why. Here are some of the most common reasons:

  • Pilot light is out. Like many gas appliances, your gas fireplace is run by a pilot light. If the fireplace won’t ignite, your pilot light may have gone out. This may be an easy fix, and something you can repair on your own. Open the vent to see if the flame is lit or not. If it is not lit, use a lighter to re-light it and see if the problem is fixed. If the pilot light is lit but won’t stay on, then you’ll need professional gas fireplace repair.
  • Thermocouple problems. Most gas fireplaces have a thermocouple, a small metal rod intersecting the gas valve and the pilot light. This senses the temperature and uses electricity to light the gas. If the thermocouple isn’t perfectly positioned and connected, it can cause problems. Since it’s fairly small, it’s easy to have it move out of position. A professional fireplace repairman can assist you with this issue.
  • Thermopile problems. The thermopile is a sensor responsible for generating voltage. Some newer electronic gas furnaces have thermopiles instead of thermocouples, which can also be known as gas fireplace generators or millivolt generators. If you suspect this is the problem, you may wish to have a professional check it out, because replacing the thermopile is a fairly complex process.

If you’ve ruled out problems you can fix on your own, and you suspect you have one of these issues, the James A. Wheat & Sons team is here to help. As part of our comprehensive services for gas fireplaces, we are pleased to offer gas fireplace repair.

Looking for fireplace repair in Maryland or Washington, DC? Give us a call at (301) 241-9636 and schedule gas fireplace repair now!

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Why Choose James A. Wheat & Sons?

James A. Wheat & Sons has been serving the Montgomery County, Maryland, and Washington, DC communities for over 37 years. We are a family owned and operated HVAC and plumbing company that stands behind the services we provide, and we only send professionally trained technicians to your home. When you need gas fireplace installation, repair, and maintenance, we are the ones to call!

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Don’t trust your gas fireplace concerns to anyone else—call James A. Wheat & Sons for service you can rely on.

If you’re asking yourself “Where can I find gas fireplace repair near me?” give James A. Wheat & Sons a call at (301) 241-9636!

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Satisfaction Guaranteed

We stand behind every job we perform, because that’s what it means to be family. Your complete satisfaction is our guarantee.

Upfront
Pricing

You’ll never be stuck with an unexpected bill when your services are complete. We offer upfront, no-surprise pricing, so you can rest assured you’re only paying for the high-quality work you receive.

Trained
Technicians

Our secret to offering the best service in the business is simple. We hire quality people and continually train them to provide the best customer experience possible. We train weekly on service, equipment, diagnosis, and more. You can rest assured that our technicians will bring the industry expertise necessary to exceed your expectations.

Extended
Warranties

We work continuously to keep up with recalls, extended warranties, and notices regarding all plumbing, heating, and AC equipment that we may come in contact with in your home.

Commitment
to Community

We believe that as we grow, so should our community—that’s why we look for every opportunity possible to give back.

Special
Financing

We understand the financial strain that often accompanies new system installation, home remodeling, or unexpected service calls. That’s why we offer special financing to keep your household budget intact. Financing is subject to approved credit

Satisfaction Guaranteed

We stand behind every job we perform, because that’s what it means to be family. Your complete satisfaction is our guarantee.

Upfront
Pricing

You’ll never be stuck with an unexpected bill when your services are complete. We offer upfront, no-surprise pricing, so you can rest assured you’re only paying for the high-quality work you receive.

Trained
Technicians

Our secret to offering the best service in the business is simple. We hire quality people and continually train them to provide the best customer experience possible. We train weekly on service, equipment, diagnosis, and more. You can rest assured that our technicians will bring the industry expertise necessary to exceed your expectations.

Extended
Warranties

We work continuously to keep up with recalls, extended warranties, and notices regarding all plumbing, heating, and AC equipment that we may come in contact with in your home.

Commitment to Community

We believe that as we grow, so should our community—that’s why we look for every opportunity possible to give back.

Easy
Financing

We understand the financial strain that often accompanies new system installation, home remodeling, or unexpected service calls. That’s why we offer easy financing to keep your household budget intact.

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Thank you for sending such great individuals, Matt and John, to our home today. It was initially scheduled to be just a service call to diagnose our plumbing problems, but it turned out that they could easily correct our problem.I want to tell you that these two young men were the ultimate prof...

Gloria M.

Dear Mr. Wheat:We would like to take a moment to thank you sincerely for helping us with our water leak problem. We had no idea of the magnitude or scope of such an undertaking. All of your service men were excellent and highly professional. They were courteous, considerate and informative ever...

Lloyd & Carole W.

This is a much belated thank you. The job that your service men did installing the fireplace units in our house was extraordinary. Our house is nearing a hundred years old and the interior fireplaces are huge solid brick columns extending to the foundation. Getting gas pipes up from the basemen...

John T.

I wanted to write a brief note thanking you for the work you did on our front sewer line. In particular, I wanted to remind you how good your three employees are (Adam, Bill, and Desmond). All were courteous, neat, punctual, pleasant, and extremely hard workers during the week they spent at our...

David J. S.

Thank you for the generous in-kind donation of Delta faucets and shower bathtub valves, valued at $1,500.00. This donation will help Rebuilding Together continue its work to keep families in need at home in safety and independence.The course of one’s life can change in the blink of an eye. Fo...

Susan H.

I recently contracted with your company to complete repairs to a damaged air return and install new heating ducts in my basement room. Please know that your staff completed the work in a professional manner and in the timeframe promised and I am writing to express my thanks for a job well done!...

Joe C.

First off, I wish to express our satisfaction with service performing on our air conditioning unit yesterday by your service technician, Cliff. My husband was impressed by the work that was done efficiently, quickly, and at a reasonable cost. My husband contacted your company yesterday morning....

Jan M.

I have been impressed with your company and its people from the day your sales person walked in here, through all service personnel, and now.By the way, this is a fantastic system. Our energy costs are much lower than before, the airflow is practically unnoticeable, the air temp inside is even,...

Mau V.

Tom, our service tech, was incredibly helpful and pleasant. Not only did he fix our much-missed kitchen faucet, but he was also kind to the family, including the energetic family dogs who played at his feet. There’s a reason we have a service contract with you!

Susan R.

I am thrilled to have found James A James A. Wheat & Sons! There is nothing better than a complete feeling of trust when I need someone’s help and expertise.

Terri J.

Technician was prompt, polite, and obviously knew his business. He thoroughly checked our fireplace insert, and made a check for CO in the room. His work reassured us that the insert and its inlet-outlet system had not suffered earthquake damage. That’s just what we needed to know.

David L.

Our technician, Tom, was outstanding. He was thorough, thoughtful, explained the work to be done, the cost, options, and seemed to take the minimum amount of time to complete the work. The technician’s helper, who came along with Tom, was also a great asset. It was a wonderful experience for ...

James G. R.

Dear Mike,I am writing to say thank you for the great service today. Tim Whistler came to install my gas oven and range. There were a couple of challenges along the way, beginning with the way the gas line had been routed up through my floor . Another challenge was the fact that I have propane,...

Patricia R.

I wanted to make a special note about how professional Mr. Carey was when he visited our home to conduct the estimate. In the last couple of weeks we have spent hundreds of dollars and met with multiple HVAC companies to fix our air conditioner, and we haven’t been impressed with any of them....

Nick H.

Danilo and Ken were here on June 16 to do my AC check. They were extremely thorough at the time and even made sure that my hose connections were nice and secure. today one of my units was not cooling (it may have been that a circuit breaker tripped—I thought I had checked but perhaps I didn...

Susan W.