Soot On Glass Of Gas Fireplace
#1
10-16-08, 06:31 AM
Soot On Glass Of Gas Fireplace
I have a gas fireplace (Majestic and direct vent, I think). Everytime we start a fire, the glass doors begin to turn black. After 2 or 3 fires, we have to take the glass out and clean because you can't see throught the black. Anybody know the cause?
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10-16-08, 05:41 PM
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A few things can cause this.
What is your gas source? (Nat. or LP)
The air ventura tube may be dirty/plugged.
Poor gas pressure.
or fire logs not in it's right spot.
What is your gas source? (Nat. or LP)
The air ventura tube may be dirty/plugged.
Poor gas pressure.
or fire logs not in it's right spot.
#3
10-16-08, 06:17 PM
Verify what style of logs you have. If by direct vent you mean vented, the combustion air comes from outside and the exhaust goes back outside. Check your vents for blockage.
If your logs do not have vents the air comes from the room and the exhaust goes back to the room. If this is the style you have then I am not sure there should be doors as this can block the air.
Whatever style you have I'd bet that the logs are creating carbon monoxide in excessive levels.
If your logs do not have vents the air comes from the room and the exhaust goes back to the room. If this is the style you have then I am not sure there should be doors as this can block the air.
Whatever style you have I'd bet that the logs are creating carbon monoxide in excessive levels.
#4
10-28-08, 08:19 AM
By direct vent, I mean the unit is sealed from the room (the glass on the front of the fireplace does not open) and there is a chimney/vent that goes out the back of the fireplace through the wall to the outside.
