Gas Log Fires

Your Local Specialists in Gas Log Fireplaces

Want to enjoy the warmth and visual appeal of a traditional fireplace without all the hassle of sourcing and storing firewood? Consider a gas log fireplace installed by the professional gas fitters at Metropolitan Heating and Cooling. We can help you create the ideal gas fireplace for your home, one that delivers the warmth and comfort you crave without all the mess and hard work. The perfect heating addition to most modern living spaces, discover the benefits of a gas-powered cosy fire in your existing fireplace today.

How Do Gas Log Fires Work?

A gas log fire is a small, gas-operated heating system. It is a fireplace, installed into a single room that consists of incombustible "logs" (pebbles and coal pieces are alternative options) on top of gas vents. By giving off radiant heat, the experience of the fireplace is very similar to that of a traditional wood fireplace, without the mess, maintenance and cost of buying wood, but with all the warmth and comfort.

Gas log fires are a popular choice in a number of homes around Australia. Designed with flexibility in mind, gas log heaters come in a range of sizes and designs and can be installed in existing fireplaces. This means there is one to suit any home – from ultra-modern to traditional.

In Australia, all gas log fireplaces need to be flued outdoors for optimal safety and energy efficiency. Sealed combustion gas fireplaces are more efficient as they draw air from outside your home in one flue, and expel the combusted air outside through a separate flue, resulting in less energy waste and cost.

Styles of Gas Fireplaces

Modern gas log fireplaces come in two different styles - open gas convection boxes and glass-fronted sealed units. Both types of gas fireplaces are sealed to ensure efficiency and to minimise the likelihood of emissions or unburned gas fumes escaping into your home. Both also run on natural gas.

There are three kinds of positions of gas fires that you can consider when installing in your home:

• Freestanding gas log fires – available in a range of designs with classic shapes for traditional homes and rooms. This style radiates heat from all sides and can heat the entire room up quickly. They are quick and easy to install and are easy to maintain.
• Inbuilt gas log fires – save on floor space and complement the floorplan of your home. These heaters are often better for safety as children and pets cannot run around them. If an existing chimney is not in place, inbuilt gas fires can be more costly to install.
• Console gas fireplaces – These fireplace heaters are installed up against the wall.

No matter what type of gas fire you have in your home, you can count on the experts at Metropolitan Heating and Cooling to get yours in prime working condition so you can enjoy optimal climate control during the chilly winter months.

Servicing Your Gas Log Heater

It is recommended that you have your gas fireplace serviced on a regular basis. Preventative maintenance can not only prolong the lifespan of gas fires but also stop minor problems from turning into major, costly issues. Gas fireplaces also need to be checked for harmful carbon monoxide leaks.

At Metropolitan Heating and Cooling, we can service both types of gas log fires. When performing a service, our qualified technicians:

• Test for carbon monoxide
• Test the thermostat
• Ensure all internal parts are in good working order
• Check gas pressures and connections
• Check the flue
• Provide you with a safety certificate of compliance

Why Choose Us For Your Service, Repair or Installation?

With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Metropolitan Heating and Cooling is your gas log fire specialist. We can provide expert advice, general maintenance and urgent repairs of an extensive range of quality brands. We can also take care of your gas heating and fireplace installations. Come to us for:

• 24/7 service – including public holidays
• Service within the hour*
• Fully qualified technicians
• Service vehicles stocked with the latest technology for effective and efficient servicing
• Convenient finance options** payment
• Public liability insurance

One thing about gas fires is that when the temperature drops, and you want the convenience and comfort of an open fire, a breakdown never comes at a financially convenient time. Thankfully, Metropolitan will not charge extra for after-hours attendance - weekends and public holidays included - ensuring you can get your gas fireplace back to its high efficiency best at any time on any day.

Other Heating and Cooling Services

In addition to gas fireplaces, we also provide installation, maintenance and repair services for the following heating and cooling appliances:

• Reverse Cycle
• Evaporative Cooling
• Ducted Air Conditioning
• Space Heaters
• Gas Room Heaters
• Hydronic Heating
• Ducted Heating
• Wall Furnace

We can also assist with general heating and cooling maintenance and carbon monoxide testing services to ensure your home heating and cooling is as safe as it is effective.

Contact Us Today

Metropolitan Heating and Cooling is here for all your heating and cooling services. We take care of general maintenance, repairs and installations. For quality workmanship, easy installation, and outstanding customer satisfaction, contact us today online or by phone!