If I turn on my gas fireplace now...

[Anonymous]

does anyone know if it will stay lit if the power goes out??

[Anonymous]

Jesus. Jesus knows.

[Anonymous]

Actually, that's smart. I don't know but seems likely, since the gas fuels the flame and electricity is usually just for the ignition.

[Anonymous]

As a test, you could try turning it on then flipping off just the one fuse that supplies electricity to that part of your house.

[Anonymous]

Keep in mind that the fan will stop working, though, so you won't get too much heat from it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Jesus. Jesus knows.

Isn't fire more of Satan's department?

[Anonymous]

Check to see if there is a batter backup for the igniter. Ours seems to have one. Do you have the owners' manual?

[Anonymous]

Battery, I mean.

[Anonymous]

mine will light from battery

[Anonymous]

OP here. Vent is clear - I think it is too hot for snow to stick. I hadn't thought about the fan not working though. There goes my brilliant plan!