How To Light A Gas Fireplace. Most gas fireplaces have a standing pilot light, which is a small flame that burns even when you aren't using your fireplace. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
Locate and open your fireplace's control panel.
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By Stephanie Snay with Angie's List - In the mood for chestnuts roasted on an open fire, but the gas fireplace won't light? Taking a few minutes every month to wipe down the interior and exterior of the gas fireplace will help prevent problematic buildup. The pilot light is a small gas light meant to burn continuously in order to light a larger burner when needed, but it may go out if a draft extinguishes the Most of today's gas appliances have electric starters, rather than pilot lights.