Can You Set An Electric Fireplace On Carpet

I wouldn t do it.

Can you set an electric fireplace on carpet.

Most of these gas fireplaces today are considered zero clearance which means you can run carpet right up to them without the necessity of a hearth or tiles on the floor. Generally parts you can touch will not burn you the way the top of a wood burning stove or fireplace can. Instead place the heater on top of a piece of plywood and set the plywood on the carpet. Switching to a gas fireplace from an electric version may require some changes but to a lesser extent.

Can you use extension cords. The hot air blowing is like holding your hand near a hair dryer. Even if the electric fireplace manufacturer say it is perfectly safe to do it would still look funny running carpet right up to the hearth. If you are installed a new fireplace in an area you will probably have to do at least some work on your floors.

Is it safe to put an electric fireplace directly against a wall. Most electric fireplaces can be placed on any type of flooring including carpet. Yes electric fireplaces can be placed directly against walls. Since your house is newer unless you specifically purchased carpet with flame resistance it s going to be a synthetic material like nylon or polypropylene with a really low melting point.

Do you want the fireplace on the floor or raised. I ve been doing that for years and haven t had any problems. However you may just want a hearth for looks here is a tile fireplace with simple tiles on the floor. In fact the only part of the fireplace that can get warm or hot is the area directly near the heating element or warm air discharge.

I canât find any photos on the web of a fireplace sitting directly on carpet there is a reason that you don t see photos of this being done because it isn t done that way. Gas and wood burning fireplaces require a stone hearth in case burning logs roll and fall out onto the floor. Cut the plywood out so that it s slightly larger than the base of the heater at least 3 inches all around. Most types of flooring are safe unless they are immediately in front of the fireplace.

But since electric fireplaces don t use a real fire there is no risk of that happening.