Can this be fixed - problem with gas fire

gazza975526570

Hi

My nephew has kindly ripped a hole in the black fire proof fabric that is on the gas fire. The part where the flames hit the fire.

Is it likely this bit can be replaced or will it be a new fire?

olias

New fire. I doubt very much whether you could get a replacement part (contact the manufacturer to confirm). Even if you can, You would need to get a gas safe reistered fitter to safely fit it and TBH, It would end up costing you as much as a new fire.

Olias

gazza975526570

Bad news then but i did suspect as much.

I did wonder if the same material could in some way be placed on top of the damaged one

olias

From your description, I think you would still have a risk of fumes finding their way round and through the damaged part and it's not worth the risk IMO.

Olias

phill99

If you have Accidental Damage Cover on your Builings Insurance you may well find this is covered and it will only cost you your excess. The insurers will pay for as new fire as well as the cost of the Gas fitter to do the work. Worth calling them.