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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...

How to Find Your Gas Fireplace Model Number

By Fireplace Choice March 19, 2026 | Empire gas fireplace Heat N Glo Heatilator how-to identification model number Napoleon Superior | 0 comments

Ordering the right replacement part for your gas fireplace starts with one critical piece of information: your model number. Without it, you're guessing — and guessing with gas fireplace parts can mean ordering the wrong thermocouple length, the wrong pilot assembly type, or a gas valve that doesn't fit.This guide...