Family-owned electric fireplace installation in Lake Pickett
A clean install that looks built in. Free inspection in Lake Pickett, then a written scope from our family team.
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The written installation scope for your Lake Pickett home
Every line here is part of the free inspection in Lake Pickett, with no charge and no obligation.
- Plug-in or hardwired connection, per the manual
- Service access to the unit after the wall is finished
- Existing fireplace opening measured for an insert
- Removal and disposal of the old unit or doors
Installation know-how from our Lake Pickett crew
Before you approve an installation in Lake Pickett, these are worth knowing.
Closing drafts behind an insert
An old fireplace opening is connected to the chimney above it, which means moving air, stray debris and sometimes water. Dimplex's XHD manual says to seal all drafts and vents in an existing opening with a non-fibrous insulation material to prevent chimney debris from falling onto the unit.
We close the damper or the throat as the insert manual directs and seal the openings around it. The work is listed on your estimate, and we note what was done, so anyone who looks at the chimney later knows the opening has been closed off.
Choosing a dry location
Makers ask for a location that is not susceptible to moisture. A wall that gets damp, a room with a leaking window or a spot under a bathroom can all shorten an electric fireplace's life.
We look for signs of moisture where the unit will go: stains, soft drywall, a musty smell. If the wall has a water problem, it gets fixed before the fireplace is mounted. The fireplace should be the last thing in the wall, not the first thing to get wet.
Setting the log or crystal media
Most models come with a media bed of logs, crystals or stones that sits in front of the flame effect. How it is arranged changes the look, and piling it too high can hide the flame or block part of the heater.
We arrange the media as the manual shows and adjust it with you until the flame looks right. If you want to change media later, the manual shows which pieces fit and how they sit. Keep any spare pieces in the box with it.
Hauling away the old unit
When a new electric fireplace replaces an old one, or an insert replaces doors and a grate, the old parts have to go somewhere. Electronics and glass should not just be left at the curb.
We take the old unit and packaging with us and dispose of them properly. That is listed on your estimate as part of the job. If you want to keep the old unit for another room, tell us and we will leave it boxed and ready to move.
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Asked in Lake Pickett about installing an electric fireplace
Short answers from our fireplace team in Lake Pickett. Call for anything not covered here.
Can an electric fireplace go in a bathroom?
Only if its manual allows it. Some makers rule out bathrooms entirely, while others allow them with a GFI-protected supply. The manuals we have read also say never to place a unit where it could fall into a tub.
Do I need to be home during the installation?
It helps to be home at the start and for the walkthrough at the end. That is when we confirm the height and position and show you the controls. In between, we just need access to the room and the breaker panel.
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