Your new electric fireplace, installed in Thornton Park
On the wall, recessed or in an old firebox, our Thornton Park pros install it cleanly. Take 10% off when you book within 72 hours after your inspection.
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Line by line, your electric fireplace proposal in Thornton Park
Each item below is checked at your Thornton Park home against the unit's manual and appears in the estimate you approve.
- Mounting height for flame viewing and TV placement
- Wall mount bracket anchored to framing
- Controls, remote and wall switch setup
- Protection for floors and furniture during the work
Electric fireplace installation explained for Thornton Park homeowners
Here is how our local team thinks through an electric fireplace installation at your Thornton Park home.
A breaker that trips when the heater starts
If an installed electric fireplace trips its breaker when the heater comes on, the circuit may be carrying too much. Dimplex's XHD manual says a dedicated circuit will be required if the breaker trips or the fuse blows regularly while the heater runs, because other appliances on the same circuit may exceed its rating.
We check what shares the circuit before recommending a fix. Sometimes the simplest answer is using a different outlet on a lighter circuit. Sometimes a new dedicated circuit is needed. Either way, the recommendation and the electrical work go on the estimate in writing.
Trim kits that close the gap
An insert rarely fills an old firebox exactly, so makers offer trim kits or surrounds that cover the gap between the unit and the fireplace face. The right trim is the one designed for your model.
We measure the gap and the fireplace face, then order the matching trim with the insert or confirm the one you have. It goes on after the insert is set and level. A tight trim is the difference between an insert that looks added in and one that looks like it belongs.
Anchoring a wall bracket
A wall-mounted fireplace is only as secure as its bracket. The bracket has to be fixed where the manual shows, usually into wall framing, with the fasteners the maker supplies or specifies.
We locate the studs, check the wall for pipes and wires where we will drill and fix the bracket level. Larger units go up with two people and are checked for secure seating before the power is connected. Drywall anchors alone are not how we hang a heavy fireplace.
Power off before cleaning
Makers say to disconnect all power before cleaning, maintenance or moving an electric fireplace. For a plug-in unit, that means unplugging it. For a hardwired unit, it means the switch or breaker.
We show you where that is at the walkthrough. Makers also say to clean the glass with a damp cloth and dry it with a lint-free one to avoid spots. The rest of the routine, from the vents to the media, is in your model's care section.
Other work in Thornton Park
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- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair the transition above the fireplace opening.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairRepair the fireplace according to its model.
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Your Thornton Park electric fireplace questions, answered
If your question is not here, our Thornton Park team is a phone call away.
How soon can your team come out to Thornton Park?
Same-day service is available when our schedule allows. Call early, tell us about the unit and the room and we will offer the first available time. Installation is booked around any framing or electrical work needed.
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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