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We have updated our capsule wardrobe to the warmer colors of Fall and Winter. We even bought some \u201cwellies\u201d \u2013 rain boots just in case, but still, something is missing.   That dreadful feeling usually hits mid-fall for those of us in the Pacific Northwest. In all of our Summer prep work, we missed one vital task to all of our cold-weather preparations \u2013 we forgot to have our fireplace or stove serviced.  We all know how that feels, to call the fireplace store that we purchased our product from, only to find out that they are booked up and can\u2019t squeeze us in for a few weeks! A few weeks without the added warmth of the stove or fireplace means bundling up, turning up the thermostat, paying more on our energy bills and being overall grouchy if our fireplace or stove is our main heat source. Save Yourself the Hassle, and Save Yourself Some Money!   Home Fire Stove & Grill City has got you covered!  We offer discounts to all the summer preppers out there. If you have had your fill of cold winters and want to ensure that your fireplace works like a charm and keeps your family warm this fall and winter, today is the day to get your fireplace or stove serviced! It\u2019s easy, we recommend having your hearth product serviced once a year, and if you purchased your fireplace, stove or insert from Home Fire Stove & Grill City, we will take great care of you! Here is What Home Fire Stove & Grill City can do TODAY to get you ready for winter! 1.  For Gas Units, we: Check voltages\/gas pressure as required Touch up paint, interior & exterior Clean all gas orifices & burner ports Light pilot Refresh embers Clean glass Replace remote receiver & transmitter batteries Clean blower assembly (if equipped) Check\/adjust flame height & picture Check\/verify log placement Check operation of fireplace\/insert\/stove 2. For Pellet Units, we: Interior\/exterior cleaning Clean\/sweep exhaust flue Clean\/Inspect pellet hopper Check ignitor (if equipped) Clean combustion & exhaust blowers Check operation of unit Give us a call today and get your family ready for winter! 503-364-6339 TAGS: Stove Care Fireplace Service Home Heating Pacific Northwest Winter Warmth Share this article: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter","source_bloq_id":646475,"bloq_type":"bloq-blog-details","position":0,"word_count":438,"citeable":true}],"word_count":0,"character_count":0,"schema_enhanced":true,"last_schema_update":"2026-04-15 20:03:02 PDT"},"media":{"images":[{"url":"\/\/cdn.bloqs.com\/4009-7163\/103840_image_editor_result-640w.webp","alt":"A person with a tattooed arm using a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean a fireplace with black rocks and some yellow debris inside. 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