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What Type of Gas Fireplace Do I Have? Vent Type, Ignition and Model Number

By Fireplace Choice October 28, 2026 | B-vent direct vent electronic ignition fireplace types gas fireplace gas insert gas logs Honeywell identification IntelliFire IPI Mertik Maxitrol millivolt model number rating plate Robertshaw SIT Proflame Skytech vent-free | 0 comments

To order the right part or follow the right repair guide, you need three facts about your gas fireplace: how it vents, how it lights, and the brand and model on its rating plate. A flashlight and five minutes will find all three: one look outside, one behind the lower...

IntelliFire Troubleshooting: IntelliFire Plus and IntelliFire Touch Codes, Pairing and Parts

By Fireplace Choice October 28, 2026 | error-codes heat-n-glo heatilator hht intellifire intellifire-plus intellifire-touch ipi majestic monessen quadra-fire remote-controls troubleshooting | 0 comments

IntelliFire is the electronic ignition Hearth & Home Technologies (HHT) builds into the gas fireplaces and inserts it sells as Heat & Glo, Heatilator, Quadra-Fire, Majestic and Monessen. Three generations are in homes today: the original IntelliFire, IntelliFire Plus (RC300-style remotes) and IntelliFire Touch (touchscreen RC400 or RC450). They light...

Millivolt vs Electronic Ignition Gas Fireplaces: What's the Difference?

By Fireplace Choice March 19, 2026 | education electronic ignition gas fireplace IPI millivolt standing pilot thermocouple thermopile | 0 comments

If you own a gas fireplace or you're shopping for replacement parts, you've probably encountered the terms "millivolt" and "electronic ignition." Understanding which type of ignition system your fireplace uses is essential for ordering the correct parts, troubleshooting problems, and understanding how your fireplace operates.This guide explains both systems in...

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