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Fireplaces that use gas instead of wood to make fire.
paulette latham @paulettelatham
Rep: 1
Posted: Aug 4, 2026
Why won't the striker spark
Is this a good question?
2 Comments:
Hi @paulettelatham
What is the make and model number of the fireplace?
Aug 5, 2026 by jayeff
Do you see a spark at the igniter?
Inspect the igniter is the gap between the electrodes not aligned correctly? Is there any buildup of junk on them is the metal surfaces clean?
Aug 5, 2026 by DanJ
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Hi @paulettelatham
What is the make and model number of the fireplace?
by jayeff
Do you see a spark at the igniter?
Inspect the igniter is the gap between the electrodes not aligned correctly? Is there any buildup of junk on them is the metal surfaces clean?
by DanJ