How to Troubleshoot an Electric Fireplace

Electric fireplaces try to re-create the look and feel of wood fireplaces.

If a roaring open flame inside the home is enough to make you dream of your home burnt to ashes, an electric fireplace might be a better choice for you. Electric fireplaces use ceramic logs heated by electricity to create heat. A series of light bulbs creates the appearance of flickering flames. Check to make sure that these parts are working correctly when troubleshooting an electric fireplace.

Things You'll Need

• Light bulbs
• Batteries

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Instructions

1. Reset the fireplace by flipping the main power switch on and off and allowing the fireplace to sit for five minutes if it is overheating and will not turn back on.

2. Check all the wiring of the fireplace for loose connections if the flame looks as if it is fixed and is not moving along the log. Use a flashlight to help you see as you poke around the fireplace.

3. Swap light bulbs in the bottom of the fireplace logs for ones known to work if the flame is barely visible or the embers are not glowing.

4. Call a service professional or your manufacturer if the flame sputters. This means the flame motor is burnt out.

5. Check the batteries of your remote control if the fireplace does not respond to commands from the remote.

References

• Gas Logs, Fireplaces and More: Electric Fireplace Heater
• QSN Electric Fireplace: Practical User's Guide for the Dimplex Electric Fireplace