Electric fireplace installation planned around your Lockwood room
Tell us where you want the fire. Our Lockwood team handles the framing, the mounting and the finish around the unit.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
What we measure in Lockwood rooms before install day
These are the details that decide how the unit goes in. You see each one in writing before our Lockwood team starts.
- Framed opening size and sill depth for a recessed unit
- Clearance from drapes, furniture and walkways
- Service access to the unit after the wall is finished
- Removal and disposal of the old unit or doors
What goes into an electric fireplace install in Lockwood
The points below shape the plan we recommend in Lockwood, and each one shows up in your written estimate.
How far a unit can sit behind the wall
Some built-in models can be set slightly behind the finished wall surface for a framed-in look. Manuals limit how far. Dimplex's IgniteXL manual limits sub-surface mounting to half an inch so heated air can still leave the unit.
That limit is easy to miss when a thick stone or tile finish is added later. We plan the finish thickness together with the mounting depth so the unit stays within its allowance. The trim then covers the transition without closing off the heater outlet.
Which way the warm air goes
Some electric fireplaces blow warm air out of the top, others out of the bottom or the front. That direction decides what can sit above or below the unit and how close the TV, a shelf or a rug can be.
We look it up in the manual before planning anything nearby. It is also why two fireplaces that look alike may need different layouts. The heater direction is noted on your estimate, so the finish carpenter and the TV installer work from the same facts.
Shelves and decor near the heater
Built-in shelves beside an electric fireplace look great, and they are usually fine to the sides. What matters is what sits in the path of the warm air and what could fall onto the unit.
We keep shelves and decor clear of the heater outlet and recommend keeping candles, plants and fabric off the fireplace itself. If you plan to hang stockings or garland, check the manual first. The outlet should never be covered, even for a season.
Checking the unit before install day
Now and then a new unit arrives with cracked glass, bent trim or missing hardware. Finding that out on install day, with the wall open, is the worst time.
If you have the unit already, we open the box with you at the inspection or before the installation date and check the parts against the manual's list. If something is damaged or missing, you can start the claim with the seller right away, and we reschedule without charge.
Other work in Lockwood
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- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairRepair the fireplace according to its model.
- Fireplace RestorationBring an unused fireplace back with a coordinated plan.
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Asked in Lockwood about installing an electric fireplace
Short answers from our fireplace team in Lockwood. Call for anything not covered here.
Can I plug my electric fireplace into a power strip?
No. Makers say to plug directly into a properly grounded wall outlet and never use an extension cord or power strip. If the outlet is in the wrong place, we plan a proper one with an electrician.
Will you install a fireplace I bought online?
Yes. Send us the model number when you book so we can read its manual before the visit. If the model does not suit your wall, we tell you before anything is cut.
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