Gas Heating Stoves

Although maintenance to a properly installed and functioning gas hearth appliance is minimal, there are a few things that should be done to maintain efficiency and safety.

• Before and shortly after your first initial fire, the glass should be cleaned. We can provide you with a glass cleaner that will not harm your glass.
• Glass should be cleaned at least once every 1-3 months during the heating season.
• You should have an annual inspection performed by a hearth professional.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Gas burning stoves and fireplaces have many small parts, delicate operating systems, gas lines and venting that require a certified professional to clean and service, so we recommend that you do not perform full service or cleaning on your gas burning heater by yourself. Our team is fully certified and trained to handle any service needs you may run into safely and efficiently to guarantee that your stove is repaired right the first time.

A gas stove needs to be cleaned once every year, usually after the heating season is over. This preventative maintenance can help to keep the stove operating at peak performance and avoid malfunctions during the heating season.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Gas burning stoves and fireplaces have many small parts, delicate operating systems, gas lines and venting that require a certified professional to clean and service, so we recommend that you do not perform full service or cleaning on your gas burning heater by yourself. Our team is fully certified and trained to handle any service needs you may run into safely and efficiently to guarantee that your stove is repaired right the first time.

The glass on your stove will become dirty after a few fires. It will also become dirty if burning slowly or if adequate air flow and draft is not available. Professional grade, non-ammonia glass cleaners are available for purchase at Higgins Energy that will not harm your stove glass.

Spray the inside and outside of the glass with a non-ammonia wood stove grade glass cleaner and wipe using a paper towel.

IMPORTANT NOTE: ONLY use a non-ammonia glass cleaner to clean your pellet stove glass! The heat from the stove will cause residue from an ammonia-based cleaner to be permanently “etched” onto the stove glass that is then impossible to remove. The alkaline properties of ammonia are too harsh for high-temperature surfaces and can lead to irreversible damage, discoloration, and streaks.

Higgins Energy offers many types of millivolt remotes and thermostats that will work with your new gas stove, including thermostatic remotes, basic on/off remotes, and wall-mounted thermostats.

No, we do not provide a propane tank for your gas appliance. Please consult with your local propane provider for any questions and an estimate.

You do not need to have a tank put in before the installation of a new gas stove. Please consult with your local propane provider for tank installation.

Yes. Most gas stoves have standing pilots that create millivolts to open and close the gas valve. therefore, no electricity is needed to turn the burner on. This benefit makes gas stoves a great choice for heat in case of power outages.

Please refer to your owner’s manual for exact instruction.

It is helpful to familiarize yourself with the location of the controls and pilot assembly before attempting to light your stove. There should be an on/off knob and ignitor button. Position your field of vision so you can see the pilot assembly while lighting. When you are sure there is gas pressure to the stove, rotate the pilot knob, then push in and hold. While looking at the pilot assembly, push the ignitor button once per second until a blue flame appears. Keep holding the pilot knob for 10-30 second. When you release the knob, the pilot flame should stay lit. Rotate the pilot knob counter-clockwise one quarter turn. Your stove should now be ready for operation!

On initial firings, the exterior of a new stove will smoke due to the paint curing. This is normal and will happen with greater intensity on a painted stove. It will subside after the first few fires. You may have to open a door or window near the stove to prevent your smoke alarm from detecting smoke.