Can Gas Fireplaces Cause Health Problems

[kay]

A question ...

We have two gas fireplaces and we never turn them on. We tried them a few times when we first moved here, and the indoor air quality got bad pretty fast. This is a serious concern because of health issues we have.

So I am wondering if it would be smart to shut off the pilot lights. Could leaving the pilot light on affect the air quality as well? Would it save much on the gas bill?

Any input would be appreciated. I really don't know much about how gas fireplaces/pilot lights work. Thanks.

[dolphie]

/shrugs.
we have one, an only turn the pilot off in the summer. Never noticed any difference with the air quality. Unless you count warm and snuggly as poor :)

[hightechfan]

A question ...

We have two gas fireplaces and we never turn them on. We tried them a few times when we first moved here, and the indoor air quality got bad pretty fast. This is a serious concern because of health issues we have.

So I am wondering if it would be smart to shut off the pilot lights. Could leaving the pilot light on affect the air quality as well? Would it save much on the gas bill?

Any input would be appreciated. I really don't know much about how gas fireplaces/pilot lights work. Thanks.

We have 2 gas fire places and no it does not cause any health probleams at all.The indoor air quality most likely is something else.It could be your furnace its self call in a expert and have it looked into.As for leaving the pilot light on we were told it is a better idea to leave it on then turn it on each time.

[jm1]

A question ...

We have two gas fireplaces and we never turn them on. We tried them a few times when we first moved here, and the indoor air quality got bad pretty fast.

What do you mean specifically by "indoor air quality"? You could smell something? The humidity changed (too dry, too humid)?

[Jay1234]

When our fireplace was brand new, it let off a lot of smells. I think in the manual it tells you to run it for 24 hours straight to burn all of this stuff out of it.

After we did that, no more bad smells when the fireplace was on.

[fireguy9]

When our fireplace was brand new, it let off a lot of smells. I think in the manual it tells you to run it for 24 hours straight to burn all of this stuff out of it.

After we did that, no more bad smells when the fireplace was on.

there is a burn off period where there is a horrible smell,,,, but then its fine

[rogerrabbit168]

/shrugs.
we have one, an only turn the pilot off in the summer. Never noticed any difference with the air quality. Unless you count warm and snuggly as poor :)

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