What about electric fireplaces near a bathtub?

A GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) circuit or receptacle must protect an electric fireplace in a bathroom. Fireplaces are not watertight, and you must protect them from water ingress. For this reason, you must install electric fireplaces away from tubs and showers. For this reason, we do not recommend wall mounting a fireplace in a bathroom.

The best way to solve this is to recess it into a wall. Ensure the ceiling exhaust fan is operating when bathing or showering to help remove excess moisture from the room.

It’s always a good idea to inquire with local building code officials about any requirements that might need to be followed in your area.

Below is a list of fireplace and grill stores that service Illinois (IL)

Bettendorf, IA

Fireplaces Plus, Inc.
1745 State Street
Bettendorf, IA 52722

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Lake Bluff, IL

Lindemann Chimney
86 Albrecht Drive
Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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Mendon, IL

Bruening Heating & A/C, Inc.
103 W. Collins St,
Mendon, IL 62351

Mt. Prospect, IL

Hearth & Home, Inc.
530 W Northwest Hwy
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

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Quincy, IL

Bruening Heating & A/C, Inc.
1857 Broadway
Quincy, IL 62301

Rockford, IL

Advanced Chimney Systems, Inc.
3486 Lonergan Drive
Rockford, IL 61109

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Wauconda, IL

Grass Roots Energy, Inc.
28751 N Route 12
Wauconda, IL 60084

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Burlington, WI

Burlington Fireplace & Heating LLC
857 Milwaukee Ave.
Burlington, WI 53105

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For more information, contact your local fireplace and grill store.

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