Masonry repair
Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
Fast, Reliable Gas Fireplace Repair Across Selma
Gas fireplace repair in Selma usually costs between $150 and $650, depending on whether the issue is a thermocouple, a gas valve, or something hiding inside the flue itself. Most repairs that don’t require new parts can be finished in a single visit. If you’re dealing with a cold fireplace, a weak flame, or an odor that shows up when the burner kicks on, call our Gas Fireplace Repair team at (559) 215-1714 for a straight diagnosis and a written quote before we pick up a tool.
We work on gas fireplaces across Selma every week. Older neighborhoods near Rose Avenue, the homes off Floral Avenue, and ranches east of Highway 99 toward the vineyards all have their own quirks, and we know the difference between a nuisance repair and one that’s genuinely unsafe. Alcott Chimney Fresno has served Selma as part of the Threshold Group family since 2002, headed here by Ruben Castellano. When you call, a live person answers. When we dispatch, you get the technician’s name and photo before they arrive.
Why Alcott Chimney Fresno Is Selma’s Preferred Gas Fireplace Repair Company
Ruben Castellano runs Alcott Chimney Fresno on a simple rule: nothing gets recommended unless the camera shows why. In a town like Selma, where original 1920s and 1930s brick chimneys are common, that rule matters. The industry’s worst upselling preys on homeowners who can’t see inside their own flue. We don’t ask you to take our word for it. We show you the image.
Every technician dispatched to a Selma home has passed a background check and identity verification through the Threshold Standard. You’ll know their name and see their photo before they pull up to your curb, and they’ll show a photo ID badge at the door. If you’ve ever felt uneasy opening the door to a repair contractor, that’s exactly the problem we built this company to solve. A written price comes before any work begins, always. A written guarantee comes with every repair, always. If a repair fails, the second visit is free. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it isn’t optional.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Gas Fireplace Repair Services in Selma
Flue Liner Inspection and Installation
Many Selma gas fireplaces vent into chimneys built between the 1920s and 1940s, long before modern liners were required. An unlined brick flue, or one with cracked clay tiles, leaks flue gases into wall cavities instead of carrying them up and out. We inspect with a camera, then we show you the footage. If a liner is needed, we install DuraFlex systems, the same material chimney professionals specify. We don’t recommend a liner because a checklist says so. We recommend it because the camera does.
Chimney Crown Repair
Selma’s hot, dry summers followed by cool, wet winters put repeated stress on chimney crowns. That cycle is why we see so much spalling, cracking, and open mortar joints on older Selma chimneys. A failed crown lets water in, and water plus brick equals a flue that deteriorates fast. We rebuild crowns with materials meant for the Central Valley’s temperature swings, not a quick patch that fails in two years. Before any crown work is quoted, we scope the flue to make sure we’re fixing the full problem, not just the part you can see from the driveway.
Damper Adjustment for Gas Appliances
A damper that’s stuck open on a gas fireplace in Selma pulls cold air down the chimney all winter and lets treated air escape all summer. More importantly, the wrong damper position on a gas appliance can change how combustion gases vent. We adjust, repair, or replace dampers so the gas log set burns cleanly and drafts properly. This is one of the most common simple repairs we do in Selma, and it’s often finished same-day.
Gas Valve and Burner Service
Selma gas fireplaces that sat unused through a hot summer often show valve or burner trouble at the first cold snap. Pilot lights that won’t stay lit, main burners that click but don’t ignite, and flames that burn lazy and yellow instead of crisp and blue are all signs the gas train needs a technician. We test, clean, and replace components with gas-rated parts. If you smell gas, turn off the valve at the appliance and call us. That’s one we never ask you to troubleshoot over the phone.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Selma
We service and install gas fireplaces and venting from HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco, among others. We keep the most common replacement parts for these systems stocked and ready for Selma calls, so a valve or thermocouple replacement doesn’t mean a two-week wait for a part that has to ship in. If your Selma fireplace uses one of these brands, we already know its failure points and its venting requirements. That matters when your chimney is older than your furnace.
Common Gas Fireplace Repair Problems We See in Selma Homes
- Unlined original brick flues from 1920s-1940s homes. These were built for wood fires, not sealed gas appliance venting. As Selma’s temperature swings crack the mortar joints, flue gases leak into wall cavities instead of venting outside.
- Vineyard dust and raisin stems in uncapped chimneys. On Selma’s east side, where homes back onto active vineyards, the prevailing breeze carries debris into open flues. The result is blocked draft and occasional backdrafting into the living room.
- Stuck or improperly positioned dampers. A damper rusted open from winter moisture and summer dust changes the air mix at the burner, and it’s the most common cause of that “gas fireplace smells like something burning” call we get from Selma homeowners.
- Shallow fireboxes not designed for gas inserts. Some Selma homeowners retrofit gas logs into fireplaces that were built for a completely different fuel. Heat concentrates differently, and the framing behind the firebox can char quietly for years before anyone notices.
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AfterPricing for Gas Fireplace Repair in Selma, CA
Here’s an honest look at what Selma gas fireplace repair costs as of 2026. A standard service call to diagnose the problem runs $89 to $165, including travel to Selma. Replacing a thermocouple or pilot assembly typically lands between $180 and $325. Gas valve replacement runs $350 to $650 on most Selma systems, depending on whether the valve is still manufactured. Flue liner installation is the bigger-ticket item: a DuraFlex liner for a typical single-story Selma chimney runs $1,800 to $3,400, installed. A chimney crown rebuild usually falls between $450 and $900.
Before any of those numbers become a bill, you get a written quote. Always. If the scope changes once we open something up, you know before we proceed. Estimates are free, and we’d rather tell you the truth and let you decide than surprise you at the end. Call (559) 215-1714 and we’ll give you a real number for your specific Selma fireplace.
We Also Serve Cities Near Selma
Our crews live and work in this part of the Central Valley, so if you’re in Fowler, Parlier, Kingsburg, or Reedley, we’re already close. The same Gas Fireplace Repair in Selma team that answers your call handles appointments in all of these neighboring towns with the same identification standards, the same written pricing rule, and the same camera-first inspection policy.
Serving Selma, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Selma area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – Gas Fireplace Repair in Selma
Because your chimney is drafting backward. In Selma homes with older, unlined flues, cold winter air drops down through the stack and pushes combustion gases back into the room instead of letting them vent. Vineyard dust and raisin stems that built up during the dry months make it worse by narrowing the flue passage. The fix starts with a camera inspection to see what’s actually blocking or degrading the draft. Call (559) 215-1714 and we’ll show you the footage before recommending anything.
Sometimes yes, but usually only after work is done. A 1930s Selma brick chimney was never designed for the sealed, low-temperature exhaust of a modern gas appliance. The flue is often unlined, the mortar is weathered, and the dimensions aren’t right for gas. We scope the flue first, confirm the condition and size, then tell you whether a liner qualifies it or whether the stack needs repair before it can safely carry gas exhaust. You’ll see the camera images either way.
It settles into the smoke chamber and flue, then hardens with humidity from gas combustion into a cement-like coating that shrinks the draft passage. On Selma’s east side, where homes back directly onto vineyard rows, we find raisin stems and field dust mixed with soot in uncapped chimneys. The result is a gas fireplace that soots up its own glass, struggles to stay lit, or pushes a faint burning smell into the room. A sweep and cap usually solves it, unless the dust has already contributed to flue damage, which the camera will tell us.
It can be, yes, but the urgency depends on what’s happening at the appliance. A stuck-open damper lets cold air fall down the chimney and can reverse the draft on start-up, meaning combustion gases spill into the living space instead of rising out. It also invites summer dust and winter moisture into the flue, accelerating damage on Selma’s older brick stacks. We adjust or replace dampers for gas appliances regularly in Selma, and we’ll check the draft with a gauge rather than guessing. Call (559) 215-1714 and we’ll schedule a visit.
In Selma’s 1920s-1940s housing stock, the most common repair is installing a liner into an original unlined brick flue that was never meant to carry gas exhaust. The fireplaces themselves are usually fine. The chimney behind them is the failure point. We see cracked mortar, no liner, and a firebox too shallow for modern gas logs. The repair usually involves a DuraFlex liner, a repaired crown, and a damper conversion. Every step is verified by camera, and the whole job carries our written guarantee.
Contact Alcott Chimney Fresno for Gas Fireplace Repair in Selma
If your Selma gas fireplace isn’t burning right, or you want a professional to verify that the chimney behind it is safe, call (559) 215-1714 for a free estimate. A live person answers day or night. You’ll get the name and photo of your technician before they arrive, a written price before any work starts, and a written guarantee on every repair we complete. No vague promises. No surprise charges. Just a straight answer and a fireplace that works the way it should.
Written by Ruben Castellano, Owner at Alcott Chimney Fresno, serving Selma and the surrounding Central Valley since 2002.