11/06/2026
Northern Colorado winters bring the occasional power outage, and when the furnace blower stops running, a properly maintained gas fireplace can be one of the few heat sources still working in your home.
Many gas fireplaces use a standing pilot or millivolt ignition system that does not require electricity to keep producing heat and light, though the blower fan, if your unit has one, will not circulate warm air without power. Knowing which type your fireplace is, and confirming it is actually in working order, matters a lot more once you are counting on it during a storm.
This is one more reason a yearly inspection is worth doing before the coldest stretch of winter hits, not just for comfort, but for a real backup plan.
Not sure what your fireplace can and cannot do during an outage? Northco Fire can walk you through it.
Call 970-412-4516.