Chimney inspections and repairs for Meridian Park homes

A new rattle, hum or whine from an electric fireplace is usually its fan or heater assembly telling you something. In Meridian Park, one of the City of Orlando's recognized neighborhoods, our technicians diagnose noisy electric units with the manufacturer's documentation, and a few simple checks can narrow down the cause. Most electric fireplaces have a fan that pushes air across a heating element.

Dust and pet hair build up on the fan blades and grilles over time, which can unbalance the fan and make it louder. A loose screw in a panel or trim piece can rattle when the fan runs. Some flame effects use a small motor to turn a rod or reflector, and that motor can squeak or grind as it wears.

A clicking sound at start-up can be normal relay or thermostat noise, while repeated clicking without the heater starting can point to a control fault. Unplug the unit and let it cool before doing anything. With the power off, you can vacuum dust from the outside of the intake and outlet grilles and check that trim pieces are tight.

Do not open the case or oil the motor unless the manual says to. If the noise comes with a burning smell, a flickering display or heat that comes and goes, leave the unit unplugged until it is checked. Manufacturers such as Dimplex publish service information and replacement parts for their models. We identify the unit from its label, test the fan, heater and flame motor, and tell you whether a part is available and worth replacing.

If the unit is near the end of its life, we say so and talk through a replacement. The diagnosis in Meridian Park is free with our family-owned company, and the repair price is written before we order parts. Book within 72 hours after the free inspection and get 10% off. We back every repair with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.