Are electric fireplace remotes universal?

The majority of electric fireplaces will come with a remote control. Remote controls work on a radio frequency, similar to your garage door opener. Remote controls send a signal to a receiving unit on the fireplace to turn it on and off, adjust lighting effects and turn the heat function on and off. Thermostatic remotes can also turn the fireplace on and off, depending on the temperature in the room.

Remote controls for fireplaces are often product or model specific. Brand A comes with the fireplace and Brand X may not be compatible. Fireplace manufacturers will either include a remote with the unit or recommend a specific brand of remote. Some remotes are interchangeable with fireplaces, some are not. It’s always best to discuss remote control options with your WE LOVE FIRE® expert.

Below is a list of fireplace and grill stores that service Ontario (ON)

Ajax, ON Topfire Fireplace and Barbecue Inc. 487 Westney Rd. S Ajax, ON L1S 6W8		Visit Store Page
Aurora, ON Topfire Fireplace and Barbecue Inc. 15483 Yonge St., Unit 1C Aurora, ON L4G 1P3		Visit Store Page
Belleville, ON Friendly Fires 69, Dundas East Belleville, ON K8N 1B9		Visit Store Page
Burlington, ON Barbecues Galore 3100 Harvester Road Burlington, ON L7N 3W8		Visit Store Page
Cambridge, ON Bast Home Comfort Inc. 471 Hespeler Rd. Cambridge, ON N1R 6J2		Visit Store Page
Carleton Place, ON Friendly Fires 11384 Highway 7 Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P1		Visit Store Page
Cobourg, ON Friendly Fires 70 King Street East Cobourg, ON K9A 1K9		Visit Store Page
Collingwood, ON Chantico Fireplace Gallery Inc 209784 Hwy 26 Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 0L8		Visit Store Page
Concord, ON The Fireplace Specialist 19-391 Edgeley Blvd. Concord, ON L4K 4A7
Etobicoke, ON Barbecues Galore 1470 The Queensway Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1T5		Visit Store Page
Goderich, ON Huron Fireplaces 308 Huron Rd Goderich, ON N7A 3A2
Hamilton, ON Chadwicks & Hacks 682 Fennell Avenue East Hamilton, ON L8V 1V4		Visit Store Page
Huntsville, ON The Fireplace King inc. 14 Howland Drive, Unit 1 Huntsville, ON P1H1M3
Kincardine, ON Chantico Fireplace Gallery Inc 6 Ashfield-Huron Kincardine, ON N2Z 2X3		Visit Store Page
Kingston, ON Friendly Fires 271 Dalton Ave. Kingston, ON K7K 6Z1		Visit Store Page
London, ON Porky's BBQ & Leisure 1075 Sarnia Road London, ON N6H 5J9		Visit Store Page
Markham, ON Kastle Fireplace LTD 8294 York Durham Line Markham, ON L0H 1J0		Visit Store Page
Meaford, ON Chantico Fireplace Gallery Inc 158185 7th Line Meaford, ON N4L 1W5		Visit Store Page
Mississauga, ON Ontario Hearth Fireplaces 3425 Laird Road Unit #2 Mississauga, ON L5L 5R8		Visit Store Page
Niagara Falls, ON The One Stop Fireplace Shop LTD 4332 Drummond Road Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6C3		Visit Store Page
North York, ON The Fireplace Company 2854 Dufferin St. North York, ON M6B 3S3
Oakville, ON Barbecues Galore 490 Speers Road Oakville, ON L6K 2G3		Visit Store Page
Orangeville, ON Its in the Shed 7 Little York Street Orangeville, ON L9W 1L8
Ottawa, ON Capital BBQ 12 Grenfell Crescent Ottawa, ON K2G 0G2		Visit Store Page
Pembroke, ON Performance Woodburning & Gas 204 Boundary Road East Pembroke, ON K8A 6W4
Penetanguishene, ON Home & Cottage Centre 4 Centennial Drive Penetanguishene, ON L9M 1G8		Visit Store Page
Peterborough, ON Friendly Fires 971 Highway 7 Peterborough, ON K9J 6X7		Visit Store Page
Sarnia, ON A Village Fireplace Shop Ltd. 623 Broadway St Wyoming, ON N0N1T0		Visit Store Page
Stratford, ON Tri-County Brick 320 Home st. Stratford, ON N5A 7C9		Visit Store Page
Sudbury, ON Nordic Energy Systems LTD 2324 Long Lake Road Sudbury, ON P3E 5H4		Visit Store Page
Thunder Bay, ON Bob's Woodburners & Fireplaces 803 Memorial Avenue Thunder Bay, ON P7E 3Z7		Visit Store Page
Toronto, ON Marsh's Stoves & Fireplaces 3322 Dundas Street W Toronto, ON M6P 2A4		Visit Store Page
Waterloo, ON Bast Home Comfort Inc. 12-620 Davenport Road Waterloo, ON N2V 2C2		Visit Store Page
Windsor, ON Scott's Fireplace Select, Inc. 2 North Talbot Road Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0		Visit Store Page

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

Electric, Frequently Asked Questions

October 25, 2022

Joseph Bodden

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Written by Joseph Bodden

Joseph G. Bodden is a Wisconsin native and is semi-retired after 40+ years in marketing, sales and technical customer service work. Over 28 of those years have been in the fireplace industry, many as the Hearth Division Manager in an organization that operates two retail shops. During that time, Bodden was certified by the National Fireplace Institute in wood & gas technologies. He was also selected several times by Hearth & Home magazine as a judge for the annual VESTA awards that recognize manufacturers creativity and innovation in product design and technology. One thing that Joe particularly finds fulfilling is explaining fairly complex subjects to fireplace customers and steering them to specific products that will satisfy their objectives. There’s nothing like unsolicited positive feedback from a happy customer! Bodden lives in the scenic driftless region in southwest Wisconsin with his bride of 48 years. He enjoys the outdoors, playing guitar and spending time with their grandson and five granddaughters.

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Holly

I am trying to find a fireplace remote model RC1008A. Can you advise if these are extinct? I have searched and cannot find a replacement as mines stopped working. It only shows the temperature on it but will not power on or off the fireplace. Thank you!

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January 5, 2024
- Joseph Bodden
  
  Holly: What is the age of your fireplace? Many remotes for electric fireplaces are specific to the individual fireplace model. The first thing we would suggest is checking the owner's manual. Most will have a troubleshooting section. See if anything here will correct your problem. Make certain the fireplace is plugged in and there are fresh batteries in the remote. If this doesn't fix your issue, make note of the fireplace brand and model and call your WeLoveFire dealer. They should be able to assist you or, if it's not a brand they carry, at least get you pointed in the right direction.
  
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  January 11, 2024
Jim

I have a FEBO (HK) International 19IN-36-137 fireplace that the remote has all but fallen apart. I am looking for a replacement. The company seems to have gone under and I cannot find anything on that particular model. Can you advise which remote would work the fireplace? Thanks.

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January 26, 2024
- Joseph Bodden
  
  Jim: thank you for reaching out. Not being familiar with your fireplace or knowing its age, out best advice is to contact your nearest WeLoveFire dealer. They should be able to advise you on what options you have available or if a generic replacement could be used. Thanks for spending time on our website. Please tell your family and friends about us!
  
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  January 29, 2024
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    Goede dag Ik heb een electrice haard met een afstand bediening die niet meer werkt. Ik zoek ivm met reuma een grotere deze die er bij zitten zijn de knopjes niet voor mij in te trukken zo klein! Zijn er grotere en handiger afstand bedieningen.. kan helaas ook moeiijk bukken dus dat is geen optie. Karstein 1800 wt Vast bedankt voor u reactie Gr lilian
    
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    January 18, 2025
    - Joseph Bodden
      
      Karstein: Thank you for your question. As the post about electric fireplace remotes stated, some remotes are brand specific, some are generic and can be used on several models. I would suggest you get the brand and model of your fireplace along with the old remote, to a WE LOVE FIRE dealer and see if there are any options available to you. Honestly, I don't know if there would be a remote that would be physically larger and easier for you to operate, but a dealer should be able to determine if there's something out there. Good Luck to you!
      
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      January 18, 2025
Tony wilson

I purchased a 4099 real flame firebox in about 2015 and lost the remote. Suggestions?

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February 19, 2024
- Joseph Bodden
  
  Tony: Sorry to hear of your misfortune, but thanks for contacting WeLoveFire.com. Real Flame is a brand I am not familiar with. So, the best suggestion I would have is to contact their Customer Service Department at (800) 654-1704. All the best to you and I hope this helps!
  
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  February 20, 2024
Robin Gorrell

Bought an electric fireplace and have lost the remote control. The model number is SF 102-18G called a room heater and SA is on the back. If you could help i would appreciate it! Thank you

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November 26, 2024
- Joseph Bodden
  
  Robin: I would simply return to the store and inquire about a replacement remote. In the meantime, there may a manual switch on the unit that will allow you turn on & off the equipment. You realize that Murphy's Law states that as soon as you buy a replacement, the lost remote will be found, right?
  
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  December 9, 2024
Heidi

I bought a Real Life 54" grey fireplace today "as is". No box, no manual and no remote. I have searched the Internet for the remote with no luck. Unfortunately, Big Lots is going out of business and did not have a manual or remote. This fireplace was a "return", which is why it was "as is". I didn't know that Real Life\Broyhill was also out of business, is there a universe remote that could be used. I do not have the part number for the fireplace insert or remote control. The manual i found online does not list any part number either. Any advice would be extremely appreciated.

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January 1, 2025
- Joseph Bodden
  
  Heidi: My best suggestion is to contact a We Love Fire dealer near you and see if they could assist. There are a dozen questions that will need answering before this unit can be correctly installed. A dealer might be willing to provide help with venting requirements, necessary clearances to be maintained as well as installation and finishing. Good Luck.
  
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  January 9, 2025

Are electric fireplace remotes universal?

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Below is a list of fireplace and grill stores that service Ontario (ON)

Ajax, ON

Aurora, ON

Belleville, ON

Burlington, ON

Cambridge, ON

Carleton Place, ON

Cobourg, ON

Collingwood, ON

Concord, ON

Etobicoke, ON

Goderich, ON

Hamilton, ON

Huntsville, ON

Kincardine, ON

Kingston, ON

London, ON

Markham, ON

Meaford, ON

Mississauga, ON

Niagara Falls, ON

North York, ON

Oakville, ON

Orangeville, ON

Ottawa, ON

Pembroke, ON

Penetanguishene, ON

Peterborough, ON

Sarnia, ON

Stratford, ON

Sudbury, ON

Thunder Bay, ON

Toronto, ON

Waterloo, ON

Windsor, ON

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