Coming from New York, the fireplace was just another heating appliance I’d receive service calls for as an HVAC technician. It wasn’t unusual to work on a few fireplaces, stoves, and similar appliances a few times a week. So, when I moved to Phoenix, I was surprised to learn very few local heating companies serviced […]
How do I light my fireplace pilot light? Lighting a pilot light is something most people can do themselves. Follow the instructions below and your fireplace will be working after just a few easy steps. Follow the steps below for other gas appliances like water heaters, furnaces and stoves. What You’ll Need to Light […]
Recently I published the article “Gas Fireplace Won’t Stay Lit”. In that article I addressed a common issue found in gas fireplace ignition systems and how to fix it yourself. However, a gas fireplace not turning on isn’t always because of an ignition system issue. In this article I’ll cover some other reasons your gas […]
This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions we get about using vent free fireplaces in Arizona. Are vent free fireplaces allowed in Arizona? Are ventless fireplaces safe? How does a vent free fireplace work? I answer these questions and more as well as some considerations most people don’t know to ask about […]
While writing a post explaining how vent-free fireplaces work, I realized I needed to reference other fireplace vent types several times. It dawned on me I’ve never posted an article that explained all the fireplace vent types in one place. So, I saved my work and decided to write this one first. 4 Fireplace […]
In less than a month our schedule will flip from being mostly HVAC related calls to mostly fireplace related calls. Many of those calls will be from people planning to remodel, replace, or install a new fireplace or fire pit. Customers are often surprised when we talk about how we will get electricity to a […]
Fireplace Repair Near Me It’s probably safe to assume that if you’re searching the internet for Fireplace Repair Near Me, your fireplace isn’t working. Yes, I purposely titled this article what I did to get better search engine results! Yes, I’m hoping you’ll choose Magic Touch Mechanical if you need your gas fireplace repair and […]
For almost a quarter century, Magic Touch Mechanical has been creating beautiful gas fire pits near Phoenix, Arizona! It usually starts with a phone call from a homeowner whose gas fire pit isn’t working. Sure, we’ve been providing gas fire pit repair for decades and sometimes they’re already beautiful and just need repairs. However, often […]
Magic Touch Mechanical began offering fireplace service near Phoenix over 20-years ago. We had no idea then it would become one of our most requested services. It’s the beginning of October as I write this, and requests for fireplace service are already filling our schedule! Fireplace Service Near Phoenix? If you’ve never lived near Phoenix, […]