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 […]
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 […]
DIY Tips If Your Gas Fireplace Won’t Stay Lit or Doesn’t Light at All If your gas fireplace won’t stay lit, there are a few things you can try yourself before calling a pro. Of course, a professional fireplace repair company like The Fire Place by Magic Touch* is experienced in solving these problems. […]
Magic Touch Mechanical has been offering fireplace service near Mesa and the Phoenix AZ area for over two decades. Neglecting to clean and maintain your gas fireplace on an annual basis is a mistake we see too often. Since we use our hearths aka fireplace more for ambiance than we do for heat in Arizona, […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Transform Your Old Fireplace Into a Modern Fireplace Here are some modern fireplace ideas for naturally vented gas & propane fireplaces & fire pits. Magic Touch has been converting old gas fireplaces into a modern fireplace works of art for 25+ years. We thought it would be great to show our readers how […]
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 […]
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, […]