Choose the right lantern
A gas lantern must be approved for natural gas or propane. Send the fixture make and model, or a product link, so its fuel and installation requirements can be confirmed.
Gas lanterns
Gas Lantern Installation in Panama City
A gas lantern adds a real flame to a porch, entry, or courtyard. Safe installation starts with the right fixture, the right fuel, and a properly planned gas supply.
Porches, entries & courtyards
The flame is the easy part. The gas line is the plan.
Our dedicated gas team works with home gas lantern installations and the gas piping behind them. The fixture, its fuel rating, the mounting location, and the route of the gas line are all reviewed together.
If you are still choosing a lantern, send us the make and model or a product link first so the fuel and installation requirements can be checked before you buy.
Category V LP Gas InstallerFlorida License #LI14261
Gas safety
Smell gas? Leave immediately.
If you smell the rotten-egg odor of natural gas, or otherwise suspect a gas leak, leave the area immediately and get to a safe location.
Do not try to find or stop the leak. Do not use matches, lighters, electrical switches, phones, or anything else that could create a spark while you are near the suspected leak.
Once you are safely away from the area, call 911 or your local gas utility. Do not return until emergency personnel or the gas utility says it is safe.
Do not use our website or service-request form to report an active or suspected gas leak.
What we review
What we check before installation
Mounting location
Wall, post, or beside an entry: the location affects how the fixture is supported and where the gas line has to end.
Route the gas line
The route depends on the building, the location, and other utilities. A site review defines the work. See gas piping installation for longer runs.
Permits and inspection
Permit and inspection needs depend on the specific project and local rules. We confirm them as part of the scope.
How it works
From first call to finished project
Every property is different, so scope, schedule and any permit or inspection needs are confirmed for your specific job.
1. Tell us about the lanterns
How many, where they will go, and the make and model if you have chosen them.
2. We review the site
We look at the mounting locations, the fuel available, and the path for gas piping.
3. Confirm scope and schedule
We explain what the project involves and confirm timing for your property.
4. Installation by our gas team
Licensed gas work is carried out under Appliance Doctor's Category V LP Gas Installer license.
Get started
What to send us
The more we know up front, the faster we can tell you what the project involves. Send as many of these as you have:
Fixture make and model or product link
Photos of each mounting area
Natural gas or propane at the property
Whether a gas line is already nearby
How many lanterns you want
Your property address
Use the service request form or call 850-769-8021 during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM). Gas work is performed by our dedicated gas team under Florida Category V LP Gas Installer License #LI14261. We do not provide emergency or after-hours service.
Questions
Gas Lantern Installation questions
Can any lantern be connected to gas?
No. A gas lantern must be approved for its fuel, natural gas or propane, and installed according to the maker's instructions. Send the model before you buy if you can.
Can you run a gas line to a porch or entry?
Gas piping is part of our gas team's work. We review the route, the line size, and the total demand on the system for your property.
Will salt air affect an outdoor gas lantern?
Salt-laden air and moisture can speed up corrosion on exposed metal parts, including burners and ignition components. Follow the maker's cleaning and care recommendations, and stop repeated ignition attempts if a lantern starts behaving differently.
Is a permit required?
Permit and inspection requirements depend on the project and local rules. We review them as part of the job scope.
Planning gas lanterns?
Tell us what you are planning and where it will go. We review gas project requests during normal business hours (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM) and reply within one business day.