Place the electric fireplace insert inside the fireplace opening. Ensure that it is resting evenly at the bottom of the fireplace. Again, refer to the installation instructions that come with your electric. You may have to slightly tilt the insert to place it properly inside.
Save on costly gas line installation and venting by going with a realistic electric fireplace insert instead. Hang the fire onto the screws and check everything is level, adjusting where necessary. Tips on how to install a steam fireplace. Shop your big box home improvement centers, hardware stores and fireplace.
This is the trim i used: Installing this type of fireplace is also easier as only minor modifications need to be done to the structure. With all the marks on the wall, we are now ready to cut the drywall. Run the new gas line. Slide the insert into place, then turn on the gas. This will ensure that the tile will be relatively flush with the face of. Next i will remove the firepla.
Fireplaces may be fed with either wood, gas or propane. There are various fireplace inserts that you can use to update your old fireplace by changing its fuel source. You can see how i built it in this diy fireplace mantel tutorial.
Plug in the power cord from the fireplace insert. Wood burning inserts were the first to gain popularity. Everywhere This blog. Search Advanced…. Install the app. Active since , Hearth. We strive to provide opinions, articles, discussions and history related to Hearth Products and in a more general sense, energy issues. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Updated on Updated on Sep 17, at PM. Installing a Wood Burning Fireplace Insert — Part 1 Please note: This article is intended as an overview of the installation — it is very important to obtain and use your owners manual for specific details which may apply to your fireplace insert model.
Next, determine the type of fireplace which exists in your home. There are these basic types: Masonry based fireplace — This includes the following sub-groups: 1. Metal Fireplace — also called Pre-fabs, Zero Clearance, etc. Installing an Insert into a Prefab Fireplace If you have determined that your fireplace is prefab, your options are quite limited.
You are left with the following choices: A. Installing a new insert into a Masonry Fireplaces — any style see 1 to 3 above Choosing a Model Before choosing a model, take stock of your existing fireplace.
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Here is how you determine whether your chimney needs to be relined: Current NFPA codes require that the area in square inches of the fireplace flue cannot be more than 3x the area of the appliance stove flue of the interior chimney and 2x the area of the exterior chimney.
Deteriorating chimneys If the chimney is not lined with clay tile or in poor condition with lots of cracks and other problems, you may have to go further than a simple lining.
What liner? Oval or Round — Rigid or Flex? Planning the Plate A block off plate which sits in the upper area of the fireplace is suggested for the most efficient insert installation. Installation Day All of your planning and materials come together for the big day when you or your professional installer actually line the chimney and place the insert. Consider how the fireplace will be powered. Measure the existing fireplace opening to ensure that the back of the new electric fireplace will fit by being smaller than these dimensions, and consider clearance distances in line with your local codes or regulations.
Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet or have the insert hard-wired into the electrics by a professional, depending on the model of electric insert. Place the electric fireplace insert into the opening of the existing fireplace. Install any surrounds, mantels or back panels to finish off the new fireplace.
Add any other accessories to the electric fireplace insert such as the media. Our kitchen fireplace with the old insert removed. The typical location of a fireplace damper. The power cord location on our electric fireplace insert. The cord will need to be hidden if not installing an electrical outlet inside the existing fireplace. The front of our electric fireplace insert. This front area sits outside of the existing fireplace. The back of our electric insert. This back area sits inside the existing fireplace.
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