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Gas Fireplace Remote Control Installation Phoenix AZ — Here’s the short version:
- 🔥 Adding a gas fireplace remote is one of the MOST requested upgrades from Phoenix homeowners
- 🧰 Even if your fireplace isn’t “remote ready” — there are upgrade paths that make it possible
- ✅ Remote control + electronic ignition improves safety, reliability & convenience
- 🚫 No more match lighting, wasted gas, or constantly relighting pilot flames
- 📍 We install gas fireplace remote controls throughout Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe & Queen Creek
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Gas Fireplace Remote Control Installation Phoenix AZ
Why Phoenix Homeowners LOVE Upgrading to Remote Control Fireplaces
Over the last three decades servicing fireplaces across the Phoenix metro, one of the most requested upgrades we install every single fall and winter is a gas fireplace remote control.
Homeowners in Arizona value comfort and convenience — and the luxury of starting your fire from across the room with the push of a button is exactly the kind of upgrade that changes how often they actually use their fireplace.
The truth is… even if your fireplace didn’t come with a remote originally, many fireplaces can be upgraded. Some are already “remote ready,” while others require a gas valve & ignition upgrade to support it — but in most cases, there is a path forward.
What Is a “Remote Ready” Fireplace?
A remote ready fireplace is a fireplace that already uses a valve, ignition system, and control wiring capable of accepting a remote control kit without major modification.
Recently we installed a custom built gas fireplace in a remodel in Phoenix. The clients chose steel art, custom fire sculptures, and a bunch of premium upgrades — and the budget got stretched thin near the end (as home remodel budgets often do).
So instead of adding the remote system right then, we installed a remote ready ignition system so they could easily upgrade to remote control later with almost zero rework.
The ignition type they chose on this install was a piezo ignition — the same “push button style” ignition used on many gas BBQ grills. Even though they didn’t choose the remote upgrade at the time, they already had the infrastructure prepped so they could add one in the future without replacing the whole valve system. It really worked out as almost immediately after the project was completed they decided to have us upgrade it to remote control.
Upgrading to Electronic Gas Valve + Electronic Ignition
Some fireplaces need more than just a remote kit — they need a new valve and ignition assembly that is electronic.
Magic Touch Mechanical and The Fire Place by Magic Touch offer an upgrade bundle that replaces the older style valve and ignition system with a fully electronic assembly designed to work with remote control.
This is the most common upgrade we perform for Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek & Mesa homeowners who want both reliability AND convenience.
Benefits of going electronic:
- No more match lighting
- No more wasted “always on” standing pilot
- No more leaning over rock beds risking eyebrow loss
- No more thermocouple & thermopile failures year after year
With this system — your remote becomes the ignition source.
If you can press a button, you can operate your fireplace.
Gas Fireplace Remote Control Kits Improve Safety, Efficiency & Reliability
Here’s what most homeowners don’t fully realize until after they upgrade:
| Benefit | Without Remote | With Remote / Electronic Valve |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting method | Matches / pilot flame | Remote push button |
| Safety | Lower — flashback risk on match lighting | Much safer — no open flame ignition |
| Efficiency | Standing pilot wastes gas | No standing pilot needed |
| Reliability | Frequent part failures (thermocouple, thermopile) | Far fewer wear items |
| Convenience | Manual operation | Push button + voice/home control options |
So yes — people WANT the remote.
But the bigger value is actually everything that comes WITH it. In essence, you’re restarting with a brand new fireplace with regards to all the controls and things that make a gas fireplace work.
Universal Gas Fireplace Remote Control Kits
Some fireplaces don’t need the valve replaced — they simply need a universal remote control upgrade kit. This is especially common on newer direct-vent fireplaces or units that already have modern gas valve assemblies.
When we arrive onsite, we inspect:
- Existing valve type
- Ignition type
- Whether the fireplace is direct-vent, vented, or vent-free
- Pilot style
- Access routing + clearances
Then we determine your best upgrade path — matching your fireplace type, budget goals, and usage habits.
Where We Install Gas Fireplace Remotes
We service and install gas fireplace remote control systems throughout:
- Mesa
- Gilbert
- Chandler
- Scottsdale
- Tempe
- Queen Creek
- Phoenix
…and surrounding valley cities including Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Glendale, Peoria, Maricopa, Avondale, and Litchfield Park.
If you’re considering adding a remote to your gas fireplace — especially before the holiday season or cold snaps — this is one of the smartest upgrades you can make.
Call us today and we’ll walk you through the best option for your specific fireplace setup.
FAQ: Gas Fireplace Remote Control Installation Phoenix AZ
Yes — When installed properly installing a gas fireplace remote control makes both you and your fireplace even safer. First, it’s much safer for you than match lighting since the ignition is controlled digitally and reduces flame flash risk.Second, it eliminates the open flame of a standing pilot.
Most can — it just depends on the valve and ignition type. Some require a simple remote module; others need a full electronic valve assembly.
In most cases — no. Electronic ignition eliminates the always-on pilot.
Yes. Older style pilot assemblies and thermopile systems fail frequently. Electronic valves eliminate most of those failure points.
Most installs can be completed in one trip depending on your existing fireplace configuration.
Ready to Upgrade Your Fireplace with Remote Control?
If you’re in Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe, Queen Creek, or anywhere else in the Phoenix metro — and want to upgrade your gas fireplace to remote control:
Call Magic Touch Mechanical Today
This is one of the simplest upgrades to make your fireplace more enjoyable, safer, and more convenient — and it’s one of the most common upgrades we perform every year.
