Peterson FirelogsReviews of petersonfirelogs.com

So disappointed! We have been Peterson customers through several homes and today was a shock. The logs delivered looked nothing like the brochure. They require a 30% restocking fee for sending us a inferior product. Now we have to start over and have paid installation, removal and restocking fee and have no logs.

We purchased 24” Split Oak Vent Free Logs, $880, thinking we could use it with portable propane tank- you can’t! When we called to return they said it was in small print in installment instructions and said we had to pay for return shipping. Since thing weighed a ton we went thru 4 people/companies before finding someone to install which cost us another $300 (had quotes up to $800). Now that it is installed it is SO, SO loud that there is NO enjoyment by fire as we had anticipated. We don’t even want to run it. Not to mention it is NOT truly ventless unless you don’t mind sucking in a lot of gas fumes. Our den is 24’x26’ so not installed in small, closed off room (den has wide opening to kitchen which is another 200 sf). Would NEVER recommend this company OR the stupid ventless gas logs they produce. Wish I had ordered thru Amazon who actually stands behind their product. Stay AWAY from this company and product!

After installation and after checking all of the connections for leaks, we fired our Peterson Real Fyre burner up and noticed that flames were shooting out the side of the burner onto the gas supply lines. We disassembled everything and found a manufacturing defect. There was a hole in a weld where the burner tube passes through the side of the pan. I contacted Peterson Real Fyre who, after looking at the photos I sent, acknowledged that it was a manufacturing defect and would be covered under warranty. Now, six weeks later, they still haven't sent a replacement. I'd strongly suggest looking at a different manufacturer than Peterson Real Fyre.

Purchased an item that according to the description on their website was compatible with my system. System failed after a month of use, sent detailed photo's and video to Peterson. They initially stated the unit I ordered wasn't compatible with my system, to which I showed that nowhere in the purchase process was this indicated. They then moved to instructions, stating I hadn't followed the instructions correctly. They sent me an example from the instructions. Issue here, they didn't send me the instructions they shared with me. The instructions I received with the unit DID NOT provide the example they showed. Ultimately, they did not by any stretch of the imagination provide information to make the correct purchase decision or execute the installation correctly. Now, I've got a dead unit and a retailer that refuses to accept any responsibility on their end.

I purchased a Peterson gas log burner and had it professionally installed. The electronic ignition worked, but it would not light the pilot. The installer called Peterson support, but was put on hold. After 45 minutes, he had to leave for another appointment. I called and was also put on hold. I logged onto their website and sent an e-mail explaining the problem (11/16/2020). I received a canned, computer generated reply stating that they would resond withnin 48 hours and asking for model, serial number and proof of purchase. I sent the requested information the same day. After 10 days and no response, I called again. I spoke with a support representative, but he was little or no help. I have sent Peterson still shots and a video of the burner in the fireplace. I have done all I know to do, yet Peterson has done nothing to help solve the problem. Terrible customer support. I'm sitting here with a $850 burner that does not work.

I like to product, but Peterson does not back up their products. Received the lighter pan with the 1/2 inch gas pipe broken at the reducer. Even sent a picture, but had to purchase a new pan. I guess they felt that somehow I was able to break a 1/2 inch pipe. The fitting was obviously over torqued in manufacture.

We love our log sets, but BUYER BEWARE, the warranty will not be honored, if anything is wrong with your logs out of the box, you are left holding the bag. It happened to us, we were left to make repairs and find out what was wrong at our own expense. So, yes when they work we love them, but don't expect anything after you lay down your cold hard cash.

Complements to Petersons well organized Company for shipping out their product in a very short period. I ordered on a Friday and got the RealFyre Gas Log Burner System G19A-01V(P) 24 inch on Monday. Well Done!! The gas log works great. One thing to do first is to check with local and state code enforcement officer to find out if Chimney needs to be lined with steal or its ok the way it is. Local Code Officer said it was no problem but Gas Company that put the gas line in said, if I went VENTED the chimney had to be lined or go VENT FREE. VENT FREE it was. Quotes for lining chimney was 1100.00 to 2100.00 The only thing I recognized was the installers from gas company NOT being familiar with the unit couldn’t stop the whistling in the front of burner. You MUST install Glowing embers in the front to make it all work right. Once that was done it worked like a charm.