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Homeowners with a gas fireplace

We have a gas fireplace that we have literally used 10 times in 6 years, tops. However, now that we are selling the house, we would like to be able to turn it on for a cozy atmosphere for open houses/showings. When I turn it on, it has that "gas" smell. I know this is normal for brand new fireplaces, but is it for ones as old as ours? Is there danger in me running it a while to see if the smell wears off? 

Re: Homeowners with a gas fireplace

  • I have no idea, but that sounds scary to me.  But, I just asked my husband, and he said he thought it was normal. Smile  I'm sure it'd be okay to just keep it on for a bit - if the smell doesn't go away, or gets worse, shut if off and call someone.
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  • We get the smell for the first couple uses every fall.  It usually dissipates within a couple minutes or so, but then I'll sometimes notice it shortly after shutting it down again.  
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  • We hardly use ours, but when we do we also get that smell.
  • Maybe run it a bit today while it's nice so you can open a nearby window? Otherwise i'm not sure I'd leave the house with it on.
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    We hardly use ours, but when we do we also get that smell.

    Same here! 

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