Fire clicks but will not light
Piezo ignition failing on a Baxi fire in Haslingden. Replaced the spark electrode and lead, set the gas pressure and serviced the fire while we were there.
Gas Fire Service & Repair · BB4
Gas Fire Service & Repair in Haslingden.
Annual safety service · Repairs · Free quotes
Need gas fire servicing in Haslingden? Our Gas Safe registered engineers cover BB4 from our Burnley base. Annual gas fire servicing and repairs by Gas Safe engineers. We strip and clean the burner, re-lay the coals or ceramics, test the flue, check the oxygen-depletion and flame-supervision devices and measure carbon monoxide — then fix faults like pilots that will not stay lit, ignition problems and sooting.
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Gas Fire Service & Repair in Haslingden, done properly.
Haslingden sits in Rossendale's western valley, around 20–25 minutes from our Burnley base via the A56 / M66. We cover Haslingden regularly because the town's mix of stone-built mill workers' terraces and newer estates above the valley (Helmshore, Stonefold, Sunnyfield) creates a steady flow of boiler replacement and emergency repair work.
Gas fires sit in the room you relax in, so they must burn cleanly. Over time, dust, fallen debris in the chimney, misplaced coals and worn parts can cause incomplete combustion and carbon monoxide. Manufacturers recommend a service every 12 months — and landlords are legally required to have every gas fire checked each year as part of the CP12.
Every gas fire servicing job in Haslingden is carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer (No. 305612), priced upfront and backed by our 12-month workmanship warranty. Call 01282 914 044 or message us on WhatsApp.
What's included
- Full strip, clean & re-lay of coals / pebbles / logs
- Flue flow & spillage test on every visit
- Carbon monoxide & combustion check
- Flame-supervision (thermocouple) & ODS checks
- Pilot, ignition & thermocouple repairs
- Ventilation & chimney condition checked
- Written safety report — landlord CP12 available
- Discount when serviced with your boiler
When Haslingden customers call us
- Yellow, orange or lazy flames instead of blue
- Soot or black staining on the fire, wall or ceiling
- Pilot light keeps going out
- The fire clicks but will not ignite
- A smell when the fire is on
- It has been more than 12 months since the last service
How it works
Your gas fire servicing in 4 simple steps
- 1
Visual & flue check
We check the fire, hearth, ventilation and chimney condition before anything is lit.
- 2
Strip & clean
Burner, pilot and injector cleaned, coals or ceramics cleaned and re-laid correctly.
- 3
Safety tests
Flue flow and spillage tests, CO check, flame-supervision and ODS devices tested.
- 4
Report
Written service report — and any repair priced before we do it.
Recent work
Typical gas fire servicing jobs around Haslingden
Safety concern after a CO alarm
CO alarm sounded in a Haslingden lounge. Fire was capped immediately; a bird nest had partly blocked the chimney. After the chimney was cleared we re-tested and the fire passed.
Pilot will not stay lit
Valor fire in Haslingden where the pilot dropped out after 20 seconds. Thermocouple was worn — replaced it on the first visit, cleaned the pilot assembly and completed a full service.
Smell gas or CO alarm going off?
Turn off appliances and the gas at the meter, open windows, don't use switches or flames, and call the National Gas Emergency line on 0800 111 999. Once it is made safe, we can repair the fault.
What Haslingden customers say
"Fantastic service! Arrived the same day, diagnosed the problem quickly, and had everything sorted in no time. Couldn't ask for better."
J. Robinson
Burnley
"Boiler installation was smooth from start to finish. Clean, efficient, and very professional. Highly recommended!"
M. Khan
Blackburn
"Excellent workmanship. They replaced my old system with zero hassle and left the place spotless. Truly reliable team."
S. Lever
Preston
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Gas Fire Service & Repair in Haslingden: FAQs
+How much is a gas fire service in Haslingden?
Call us for a free, fixed price for a gas fire service in Haslingden (BB4). Book it together with your boiler service and we discount the combined visit.
+Do you repair gas fires in Haslingden?
Yes — pilots that go out, ignition faults, sooting, smells and failed safety checks. We carry common thermocouples and ignition parts so many Haslingden repairs are fixed on the first visit.
+How often should my gas fire be serviced?
Every 12 months. Landlords must have every gas fire checked annually for the Landlord Gas Safety Record (CP12).
+What are the warning signs of an unsafe gas fire?
Yellow or orange flames, soot or staining, a pilot that keeps going out, a smell when the fire is on, or a CO alarm sounding. Turn it off and get it checked — if you smell gas call 0800 111 999.
+Can you service my fire and boiler on the same visit in Haslingden?
Yes — most Haslingden customers book both together. It saves you a second appointment and costs less.
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