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    Dec 5, 2011, 09:23 AM
    Why does my gas fireplace hiss when I turn it up?
    Why does my gas fireplace hiss when I turn it up?

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    Dec 5, 2011, 03:36 PM
    You are probably hearing the gas under pressure as it goes through the orifice. It's like filling a tire with air, you get the same sound for the same reason.
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