Electric fireplaces come in many different sizes, shapes and designs, and have a number of electrical components, which can become dirty, faulty, damaged or blocked over time and through use.
Common problems for an electric fireplace can include:
- Won’t turn on
- Won’t heat
- Keeps shutting off
- Comes on by itself
- Won’t light up
- Is making a clicking noise
- Is squeaking
- Keeps beeping
The type and number of controls that come with each model of electric fireplace can also vary, and so it can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint where and why a problem is occurring.
I have an electric fireplace that has 5 buttons and dials that control both the flames and heater components. Some controls need to be switch on before others will work, and so I had some trouble when using the electric fireplace for the first time.
I’ve therefore put together this electric fireplace troubleshooting guide together to explain the common problems experienced when using an electric fireplace, as well as outlining the possible solutions for fixing these problems.
Not all problems can be fixed on electric fireplaces. In fact, our own electric fireplace has no user serviceable parts meaning we’ll have to get a new one if anything stops working.
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I’ve used my own freestanding electric fireplace as an example for each problem, showing what the manufacturer recommends in the manual, and how I would try and fix the problem.