How To Maintain An Electric Fireplace

The fireplace is consistently ranked as one of the top furnishings desired by most homeowners

. Hence, such furnishing is contemplated as one of the highest investment returns of any furnishing additions inside a home. But, as it is truly hard to maintain a traditional wood or gas burning fireplace, most homeowners today make use of a cost-efficient alternative which is the electric fireplace. Although an electric powered fireplace is not truly complicated to clean, it still requires proper attention when it comes to maintenance so that it could work properly.

An electric fireplace does not demand for chimney ventilation, which is often used for a wood burning fireplace to control the level of fire it produces. A homeowner who uses an electric powered fireplace doesn't have to clean up soot or ashes, which are usually emitted by a wood or gas burning fireplace. In addition, it does not use any logs to power it up, which makes it more preferable for home use. With an electric powered fireplace you spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying its functionality and aesthetics.

To properly maintain your electric fireplace in good condition, regularly check if the wires and other electric components are functioning appropriately. If the wires are either frayed or damage, replace it with new ones to avoid accidents. When the ember bed of your fireplace is dark on one side, chances are its bulbs are already burned out so replace it with new ones. For the heater system on the other hand, consult with professionals if problems arise to extend the cooling and heating life of your fireplace.

If you have a fireplace that has a glass enclosure or surrounds, the only cleaning agents that you must use are commercial glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth. Make sure that you already turned your unit off for several hours prior to cleaning in order to ensure safety. If you don't have any glass cleaner inside your home, you can use vinegar which is a more greener alternative. Meanwhile, if your fireplace has wood materials on it, just like the wood fireplace surrounds, instead of using water use an oil soap to make the wood look more shiny.

It is also important to attend to the needs of your fireplace mantel shelf as it is the place where you place photographs and other ornamentation. Because wood is the most common construction material for a mantel shelf, it is important to regularly clean it because wood easily catches dirt and other particles. To remove the dust accumulated on your mantle shelf, use a vacuum that has a dusting brush attached to it. But, if a vacuum cleaner is not available, use a soft clean cloth or soft paper towels instead.

Because your fireplace mantel shelf usually holds some decorative pieces inside your home, overtime it could wear or tear; so make sure that you will not use it as a storage area. To avoid damage, stains and spills on your mantle shelf, make sure that you use pads, mats or felts under the objects that you place on top of such fixture. By following these simple maintenance guidelines you can be assured that you will rightfully attend to the maintenance needs of your electric powered fireplace. With good maintenance you are lengthening the life of your fireplace.

by: Wyatt Fisk

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