Fireplace Services
Electric fireplace installation details for Gabriella homes
A clean room when we leave, a workmanship warranty and no hidden fees.
Where the outlet should sit
The outlet position is not a detail to settle at the end. The built-in manual we reference says the unit should not sit immediately below a fixed socket-outlet, and a recessed unit leaves little room to reach a receptacle behind it once it is in place.
We mark the outlet or junction location on the wall before any framing is closed, using the manual's diagram. If an existing outlet is in the wrong place, an electrician moves it early, while the wall is still open and the change is simple.
Level, square and straight trim
An electric fireplace shows every error in its setting. A unit that sits slightly off level makes the flame bed look tilted, and trim that is not square to the wall leaves an uneven gap along one side.
Our installers set the unit with a level, square the trim to the wall and check the glass from the seating area before calling the job done. Small corrections are made while the tools are still out, never left for another visit.
Flame without heat
Some owners want an electric fireplace mostly for the look. On the linear line we reference, the flame effect switches separately from the heater, and a hardware kit can disconnect the heater and its fan permanently. Running the flame alone draws far less power than running the heater.
If you expect to run the flame far more than the heat, tell us during the inspection. We explain the settings your model offers, so you choose a unit and a setup that match how you will actually use it.
A listed unit with a matching manual
Electric fireplaces are sold through many channels, and the paperwork varies. UL 1278 is one safety standard for movable and wall- or ceiling-hung electric room heaters, and built-in units may be listed to other standards.
Before we install a unit, we look for a listing mark from a recognized testing laboratory and for a manual that matches the model. If either is missing, we tell you before the job goes ahead, so you can decide with the facts in hand.
