Contrary to popluar belief, both gas and pellet stoves should have yearly routine maintenance performed by a professional. It saves you time and money by identifiying potential problems before they effect the performance of the stove and also is requred by most manufacturers to keep your warranty in effect.

Routine gas service involves testing the pilot assembly, checking the logs for sooting, checking the burner for cracking and deteriorations, checking for gas leaks, check the air adjustment and cleaning the glass. If you are on propane rather than natural gas, it is even more crucial because the heat of the propane tends to burn out the pilot fixtures more quickly than natural gas does.