![]() Install a Mantle or Projection Above Your Existing FireplaceĪccording to the infographic above from, one of the best ways to prevent excess heat from the fireplace reaching the TV is to use a mantel or a projection. However, this is not always possible. Sometimes the wall mount and electronics can’t be moved, and sometimes there simply is not enough space elsewhere. The good news is that if you must keep your television above your fireplace, there are steps you can take to protect it. 5 Ways to Protect Your TV from the Heat of Your Fireplaceīoth televisions and fireplaces are often the centerpieces of the living room. It makes sense from a design standpoint to mount your television over your fireplace. It conserves space, as well as putting the two most important parts of the room in the same area.īut, putting a television over your fireplace can cause a lot of problems. Even if it seems far enough away, residual heat from the fireplace can damage your television. Some even recommend keeping your television as far away from the fireplace as possible. However, if you really want to get that television over your fireplace, there are some options to reduce the heat coming from your fireplace, so long as you measure the heat carefully and make sure your fireplace is as safe as possible. If you can’t find a spot cool enough, you may have to put the TV somewhere else. Televisions can not only be damaged by high heat, and they can degrade and release toxic chemicals into the air. Better safe than sorry! ![]() Then tape a thermometer to the wall where you want to put the TV and measure the temperature. If it’s too hot according to the TV’s operating temperature, move it up. If that information is not available in the booklet that came with your TV, try searching for it online or calling their customer service. Getting a temperature to look out for is key to making sure your fireplace and TV placement are safe.Īfter you find the operating temperature for your TV, set up a roaring fire in your fireplace exactly as you would normally. These instructions often specify the temperatures your TV can safely run at. So, if you want to move your TV down closer to the fireplace, how do you tell if it is safe? First, you need to read the instruction manual that came with your television. How to Determine Your TV’s Heat Tolerance Just make sure the tilt doesn’t introduce any more heat from the fireplace (as it can hang over the mantel). If you do have to place the TV too high to comfortably view it, consider installing a tilting mount so it can angle it down to your view as you’re watching it. There’s no point in hanging the TV away from the fireplace if you have to tilt your head to watch TV. The goal is to find the clearance that both protects your TV as well as keeps a comfortable viewing angle for you. To avoid straining when watching TV, place the TV a maximum of 65 inches off the ground. Also, allow at least a 7-8 inch clearance from the top of the mantel to the TV. The minimum distance between a fireplace and a TV is 20 inches with a mantel. What’s the Minimum Distance Between a Fireplace and TV? ![]() If your TV is getting too hot from your fireplace, consider installing a mantel or switching to a gas or electric fireplace for lower heat output.īut before we go over ways to minimize your risk of heat damage to your television, let’s take a look at the most important part: the distance between your TV and your fireplace. The heat from a fireplace can definitely damage a TV, especially if the TV is too close or if nothing is blocking the heat from reaching the TV. ![]() Looking to become more self-sufficient? Join me and 14,000 others on Abundance Plus and get discounts, masterclasses, community, and more.
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