by Pgh Gas Grill & Heater Co | Last updated Jan 22, 2022 | gas logs
When the weather outside turns colder, as it has here in Pittsburgh this month, there’s nothing cozier than a warm, crackling fire in your fireplace. A wood-burning fire in your fireplace, however, can cause health problems, especially if you or a family member has a...
by Pgh Gas Grill & Heater Co | Last updated Jan 22, 2022 | gas logs, natural gas repair
At Pittsburgh Gas Grill and Heater Company, we are often asked about whether we can repair a gas log set in a fireplace that is no longer working and where the homeowner does not know the gas log manufacturer. Often, a new homeowner wants to make their gas log...
by Pgh Gas Grill & Heater Co | Last updated Jan 19, 2022 | gas logs
Wood smoke may smell good, but it’s not good for you. The biggest health threat from wood smoke is from its fine particles. These fine particles in wood smoke are also known as fine particulate matter or PM2.5. These microscopic particles can actually get into...
by Pgh Gas Grill & Heater Co | Last updated Jan 19, 2022 | service
Pittsburgh Gas Grill and Heater Company has been making house calls to service natural gas logs and grills since 1986. We pride ourselves on providing top notch service to our Pittsburgh region customers. If the natural gas logs in your fireplace need inspected or...
by Pgh Gas Grill & Heater Co | Last updated Jan 19, 2022 | gas logs
Wood smoke forms when wood or other organic matter burns. Wood smoke is actually made up of a complex mixture of gases and fine particles, some of which are small enough to enter your lungs. In addition to particle pollution, wood smoke can contain some toxic...
by Pgh Gas Grill & Heater Co | Last updated Jan 17, 2022 | natural gas plumber, natural gas repair
Many homeowners enjoy the occasional DIY project. They can be an interesting break from our daily grinds. Maybe we watch a YouTube video or two and head out to tackle servicing the lawnmower. Maybe one of our sink drains has been draining slowly, and we head over to...
by Pgh Gas Grill & Heater Co | Last updated Jan 15, 2022 | Gas Heaters, gas logs
It’s like a bucolic scene from an old-fashioned movie. The fireplace is roaring while you view steadily falling snow through the living room window. Let it snow. Let it snow. Let it snow. Snow can be one of the blessings of living in the Pittsburgh area....
by Pgh Gas Grill & Heater Co | Last updated Jan 14, 2022 | Gas Heaters
In the unfortunate event of a winter storm power outage, an Empire natural gas heater will continue to work at heating part of your home. Not only do they provide warm supplemental heat for your home all winter long, they will continue to provide you with heat when...
by Pgh Gas Grill & Heater Co | Last updated Jan 12, 2022 | American Made, Gas Heaters
Empire Heating Systems make the best natural gas heaters. Empire has been manufacturing gas-fired home heaters in Belleville, Illinois since 1932. That’s right–the best natural gas heaters are made near St. Louis, right here in the USA! Empire Heating Systems...
by Pgh Gas Grill & Heater Co | Last updated Jan 11, 2022 | gas logs
Gas logs can be retrofitted in an existing fireplace as an alternative to wood, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which certifies heating appliances. Although gas logs do burn fossil fuels, they emit significantly lower emissions compared to...
