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Remote Control Install
A fireplace you have to crouch beside and turn a key for never feels like the relaxed centerpiece it should be. We convert a manual-key gas fireplace to modern control — a handheld remote, a wall thermostat, or Wi-Fi smart control — so you can summon the flame from the couch or set it to hold a room temperature. We install the receiver, set the batteries, and pair everything cleanly. It's a small upgrade that completely changes how the hearth fits into the room: warmth and ambiance on demand.
Duration
1 hour
Warranty
1-year workmanship
Built to
NFPA 211 · IRC
Human reply
< 2 min
What is it
What is remote control install?
A remote lets you ignite and adjust the flame from your chair rather than crouching at the valve — convenience that matters even more for anyone with limited mobility. It works through a receiver module wired into the fireplace's gas valve and ignition, paired to a handheld or wall remote. The convenience is real, but the remote ties into a live gas appliance, so we treat the install as gas work, with the safety discipline that implies.
The job begins — and occasionally ends — at compatibility. Not every gas valve accepts a remote module; the valve has to be a type designed for one, so we confirm what's installed before fitting anything. Checking first means you don't pay for a part that won't work with your system, and it means we never force a module onto a valve it doesn't belong on.
Once compatibility checks out, we fit the receiver, route the wiring cleanly and out of sight, and pair the remote so the system responds the way it should. Depending on your fireplace and your preference, that can be a simple handheld on/off, flame-height control, or a wall unit or thermostat that holds a set temperature — we set up whichever fits how you actually use the fireplace.
Before we wrap, we test ignition and shutdown, walk you through operating it, and cover the practical details like battery care so it keeps working reliably. It's a small job, but it's wired into a gas appliance — and we hold it to the same verify-then-install standard our technicians apply to every gas system we touch.
Common signs you need this service
- You manually reach the valve to light the fire
- Want thermostat or smartphone flame control
- Existing remote/receiver has failed
- Mobility/convenience considerations
Every remote control install includes:
- On-site inspection with photos
- Written quote before any work begins
- Code-compliant materials only
- Drop cloths + HEPA vacuum cleanup
- Same-day photo report + warranty doc
Scoped from a graded inspection
At Space Fireplace Services, a remote control install is never guesswork. We scope every job from a graded, photographed inspection first — the NFPA 211 level the evidence calls for — so the work is matched to what your flue and masonry actually need, with the report to prove it. The documented inspection is the record the remote control install is built on.
Chimney inspectionOur process
How a remote control install job runs.
01
Verify
Confirm the gas valve supports a remote module.
02
Install
Fit the receiver and pair the remote.
03
Configure
Set up on/off, flame height, or thermostat.
04
Demo
Walk through operation and battery care.
Why choose us
Why DFW homeowners pick Space Fireplace for remote control install.
We've worked on 1,000+ DFW homes over 10+ years. Every job — small sweep or full rebuild — runs the same way: certified technicians, written quotes, photo reports, warranty in writing.
10+
Years experience
CSIA
Certified techs
23
Metros covered
Valve compatibility confirmed first
Handheld, wall, or smart-thermostat options
Clean, hidden receiver wiring
Full setup and walkthrough
Who we are
Space Fireplace Services. 10+ years on DFW chimneys.
Family-owned, CSIA-certified, NFPA 211–compliant. We're the team you call when you want it done right the first time — no rotating subcontractors, no upsell pressure, no surprises. Same techs, same trucks, same standard.
CSIA Certified
Chimney Safety Institute of America
NFPA 211 Compliant
Code-compliant on every job
Owner on every job
Personal accountability, every time
1-year workmanship warranty
In writing, every job
Space Fireplace
DFW Metroplex · CSIA-Certified
NFPA 211
Code compliant
Remote Control Install by location
Dallas, TXFrisco, TXPlano, TXFort Worth, TXRichardson, TXAllen, TXMcKinney, TXArlington, TXIrving, TXGarland, TXGrand Prairie, TXMesquite, TXCarrollton, TXDenton, TXLewisville, TXFlower Mound, TXThe Colony, TXCoppell, TXGrapevine, TXSouthlake, TXColleyville, TXKeller, TXTrophy Club, TXWestlake, TXHighland Park, TXUniversity Park, TXAddison, TXFarmers Branch, TXDuncanville, TXDeSoto, TXCedar Hill, TXLancaster, TXRowlett, TXRockwall, TXWylie, TXSachse, TXMurphy, TXFairview, TXProsper, TXCelina, TXLittle Elm, TXArgyle, TXRoanoke, TXHaslet, TXNorth Richland Hills, TXHurst, TXEuless, TXBedford, TXWatauga, TXBurleson, TXMansfield, TXMidlothian, TXWaxahachie, TXEnnis, TXKaufman, TXTerrell, TXForney, TXHeath, TXFate, TXRhome, TXHouston, TXSugar Land, TXThe Woodlands, TXPearland, TXLeague City, TXConroe, TXMissouri City, TXAtascocita, TXKingwood, TXCypress, TXSpring, TXKaty, TXFriendswood, TXHumble, TXTomball, TXRichmond, TXAustin, TXRound Rock, TXCedar Park, TXGeorgetown, TXLeander, TXSan Marcos, TXPflugerville, TXKyle, TXHutto, TXLakeway, TXBuda, TXManor, TXBastrop, TXBee Cave, TXDripping Springs, TXSan Antonio, TXNew Braunfels, TXSchertz, TXCibolo, TXSeguin, TXConverse, TXBoerne, TXUniversal City, TXLive Oak, TXLeon Valley, TXFair Oaks Ranch, TXHelotes, TXAlamo Heights, TXFloresville, TXBulverde, TXGarden Ridge, TX
FAQ
Common questions about remote control install.
How often should the chimney behind a fireplace be swept?
Plan on a Level 1 inspection every year — that's the NFPA cadence — with an actual sweep once buildup reaches 1/8" of creosote. For a fireplace you light through the season, that usually lands at once a heating season. Think of it as the upkeep that keeps the centerpiece of the room clean, drawing well, and ready to look its best.
Are the people working on my fireplace certified?
Yes. The inspectors who assess your chimney hold current CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) certifications — you can confirm them in the CSIA member directory at csia.org — and our fireplace installations are handled by NFI specialists. The craft that makes a hearth a showpiece starts with the people standing in front of it.
Can you come out fast when something goes wrong?
Yes — emergency response is available 24/7 (subject to crew availability) for active water leaks, an animal trapped in the flue, post-fire damage, and storm damage, same-day in most cases. A fireplace is the heart of a room; when it's at risk, we treat it that way.
Will I see a written quote before any work starts?
Always. You get a written quote before a single tool comes out, with photos of exactly what we found. Final pricing tracks the chimney's real condition and anything additional the inspection surfaces — no surprises, just a clear picture of what your fireplace needs.
Is there a maintenance plan that keeps it all on schedule?
Yes — our annual maintenance membership runs $19.99/month ($240/year) and covers a yearly Level 1 inspection and sweep ($248 value), priority scheduling, 10% off all repairs, and emergency-response priority. Cancel anytime, no contract. It's the quiet way to keep your hearth looking and working its best year after year.
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