If you want to Mount a TV Above a Fireplace, read this first.

Hanging a TV over a fireplace is one of the hottest current home design trends.Combining your fireplace and entertainment zones into one central focal point creates a clean and elegant look.Caution should be taken before you mount or hang a TV.

There are three things you should do if you hang a TV over the fireplace.You should place a mantel over the fireplace.A fireplace mantel will help keep your TV cooler by blocking some of the heat from your fireplace.Supercast mantels are made of non-combustible fiberglass-reinforced concrete.They can absorb more heat than an average mantel and are more durable.

If you skip the mantel, you should put your TV in the wall.The heat coming from your fireplace will cause your TV to becessed.Make sure to follow your TV owner's manual for clearance between the TV and the wall when doing so.

Follow the proper clearances.Your fireplace owner's manual should tell you how far away your fireplace needs to be.Make sure you hang or mount your TV at least as far away from your fireplace as possible.

If you only want the look of a fireplace with your TV, an electric fireplace is an excellent choice.Many electric fireplaces produce no heat at all, so hanging a TV in this type of fireplace is the best way to do it.The electronics in your TV are completely safe because of this.

There are many great electric fireplaces out there, but if you want the most realistic looking flames, consider an electric fireplace by Modern Flames or Dimplex.The Modern Flames Fullview Series uses energy-efficientLED flame technology to create a glowing fire with or without heat, while the Dimplex Opti-Myst Series has a highly convincing flame effect.The models crackle like a real fire.Both series look great below your TV.Fireplaces are offered by Woodland Direct in each series.

Hanging a TV over a fireplace is one of the better ways to do it.The way a wood-burning fireplace is designed, a significant portion of the heat is exhausted through the chimney, rather than entering the room and reaching your TV.

Hanging or mounting a TV is not a good idea if you have a wood-burning fireplace insert.A lot of the heat produced by these inserts will reach your TV.

If you have a direct vent fireplace, you should consider investing in a blower to remove the heat from your TV because it comes off the glass face.An accessory with a direct vent fireplace is a blower.You can add one as an after-market accessory.If your existing direct vent fireplace qualifies, you can call our technical team.

Empire and Superior have fireplaces that can be installed under a TV.Empire's most popular direct vent fireplace is the Boulevard Linear Gas Fireplace.It has a sleek design, black finish, and large ceramic glass front for maximum heat output.Superior's DRL4543/DRL3000 are popular for their dancing flames, heating controls, and convenient battery backup.Since direct vent fireplaces produce quite a bit of heat, you'll need to check the clearance requirements in the installation manual to determine if your TV will be mounted a safe distance above the fireplace.

Direct vent fireplaces allow a TV to be hung above them.The linear fireplace comes with a wall kit that allows for a clearance of only 12” above the fireplace, eliminating the need to have a mantel in between the unit and the TV.

Ventless fireplaces and Vent-Free gas logs are designed to circulate the air in your home, so they don't draw any fresh air from outside.Your TV is likely to get quite hot because all the heat that they generate stays in the room with your fireplace.

We take no responsibility for any damage that may result from hanging a TV over a fireplace, and we do not recommend it.

Electronics and heat don't mix.Many electronic devices have vents because they stop functioning when circuitry gets hot.Most TV manufacturers don't recommend hanging a TV over a fireplace.It will void the warranty.

Check the TV owner's manual before hanging or mounting your TV.You should check the owner's manual for the fireplace before hanging the TV.