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With the addition of this 398,000 square foot facility in 2016, Flash Furniture has been able to greatly increase the breadth of their product offering. Strategically located to service the entire United States, both warehouses are state of the art class A, cross dock facilities with 96 dock doors.


Gas Patio Heater Repair

The propane igniter won’t fire up the heater 
Many gas patio heaters are equipped with a spark igniter (a.k.a. sparker), a small electrode that ignites the pilot light to get things started. Over time, spark igniters fail. If you can successfully start the heater with a match or lighter, the igniter is probably the problem. 
To test the spark igniter, use a screwdriver to remove the screws holding the screen around the main burner (a.k.a. emitter screen). This will expose the ignition assembly, which consists of the spark igniter, pilot tube, and thermocouple. Hold down the ignition switch to visually inspect for a spark. If no spark is detected, you may need to replace the igniter. 
To replace the spark igniter, note that it is usually secured to the ignition assembly by a single retainer nut that can be removed with a wrench. On the other end, it’s usually linked to the ignition switch wiring with a push-in connector that can be easily pulled out by hand. Once you remove the old spark igniter, simply reverse the process to install the new one. You can purchase a universal igniter compatible with all patio heaters, or one designed for your heater’s specific brand. 

The pilot won’t light or stay lit 
If the spark igniter produces a spark but the pilot won’t light or stay lit, a clog in the gas supply line to the pilot could be to blame. The pilot feed tube located on the ignition assembly and attached to a small brass fitting (a.k.a. orifice) connects the pilot tube’s supply line to the heater’s main gas line. Often, one or both of these components becomes clogged with insects, carbon deposits, or accumulated dust and debris. 
To unclog the line, start by removing the emitter screen with a screwdriver to expose the ignition assembly. Grab a small wrench and loosen the orifice from the gas line. Use a toothpick, needle, or compressed air to remove the blockage from the pilot tube and orifice, then reconnect the orifice to the gas line. Finally, reattach the screen. 

Starting issues or reduced heat production 
Outdoor furniture and fixtures accumulate dust, dirt, and debris. When these elements stack up on a patio heater’s gas or electric heating element, the heater may have starting issues or reduced heat production. If your patio heater has these issues, cleaning it could be all you need to do. 
To clean the burner or heating elements, remove the emitter screen to expose the burner or element. Because these should be kept dry, use compressed air to blow off dust and dirt instead of a damp cloth. Reattach the screen. 
To clean a gas burner’s individual ports, remove the emitter screen and take a pipe cleaner or straw brush to remove dirt and debris. Once clean, reattach the screen. 

The burner goes out after a few minutes 
The thermocouple of a gas patio heater is a safety component designed to prevent gas leaks when the pilot goes out. It’s a copper rod that sits next to the pilot tube on the other side of the spark igniter; it allows gas to flow through the pilot tube when it detects heat from the pilot light. 
If the thermocouple is too far away from the pilot tube, it can’t detect the heat and will restrict the gas supply. Free-standing portable units are most prone to this malfunction because the thermocouple may be bumped or wiggle out of place while the heater is being moved. 
To fix a thermocouple that’s too far from the pilot light, remove the emitter screen to expose the ignition housing. After locating the thermocouple, use pliers to gently squeeze the thermocouple and pilot tube closer together. Reattach the screen. 

Gas heater doesn’t stay lit or heat production is reduced 
A gas patio heater requires proper gas pressure to function properly. Without it, the pilot tube and burner may not receive enough gas to keep the heater lit, or the burner’s flame and heat production will be reduced. Low gas pressure is usually caused by broken, kinked, or otherwise damaged gas lines. 
To fix damaged gas lines, first visually inspect all the heater’s gas lines, inside and out, that connects to the primary gas source. Kinked lines are easy to spot, but cracked or broken lines that produce leaks may be more difficult. You can use a leak detection spray to make leaks more visible. 
Any damaged lines should be replaced. To do this, use a wrench to loosen and remove both ends of the gas line connections. Then connect both ends of the new gas line to the heater and tighten them with the wrench.



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Product Reviews:

We recently moved and were looking for a heater for our new terrace. We pre
We recently moved and were looking for a heater for our new terrace. We prefer to visit with friends outdoors with all the uncertainly around Covid. We are so happy with this product. This patio heater looks like one you'd find at a nice restaurant. It has a really neat feature where they fire comes up through a central glass tube and the heat emits outward. It took my husband 35 minutes to assemble and then I picked up the required propane tank. We are looking forward to getting great use out of this throughout the Fall & Winter for friends gatherings, book club, etc.
Published: August 16, 2021
LJohnson
Source: amazon.com

I have been searching for just the right outdoor heater and this is it! Esp
I have been searching for just the right outdoor heater and this is it! Especially like the wheels as otherwise they are cumbersome! Can't wait for Fall!
Published: July 12, 2021
Steve Wolfe
Source: amazon.com

This heater is well built and puts out a lot of heat. (I'm a freeze ba
This heater is well built and puts out a lot of heat. (I'm a freeze baby and absolutely hate the cold.) We did a lot of research before purchasing and we are so happy we went with this model. We love the textured finish too. We took our time assembling because we wanted to get it right. It took us about 40 minutes, but the directions were clear and helpful. We might add another one for our downstairs patio!
Published: July 12, 2021
SN00
Source: amazon.com

I'm really happy with this patio heater. The flame shooting up the gla
I'm really happy with this patio heater. The flame shooting up the glass tube is really dramatic at night. It comes in a box and requires a decent amount of assembly (took about an hour) - All the parts and tools are included and the instructions were good (not over the top but most steps pretty easy to follow). One of my included photos shows the orientation of a "ring", the glass tube sits in this (my guess is it isolates the glass from the rapid heating of the metal plate below). As with projects like this, you'll want to thumb tighten screws only until all are in place and then snug them down with the included screwdriver. I would highly recommend this heater.
Published: July 29, 2021
Ophiacus
Source: amazon.com

This is a beautiful addition to our outdoor living space. Easy to assemble,
This is a beautiful addition to our outdoor living space. Easy to assemble, sturdy, and puts off a ton of heat. We are hoping to keep our outdoor activities and enjoyment of this piece year round.
Published: October 4, 2021
Tech fan
Source: amazon.com

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