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Will a gas fireplace damage my tv?

It’s well known that high temperatures and sensitive electronics are not a good mix. Consequently, a gas fireplace could damage a TV mounted above it if precautions are not taken. There are several ways to protect your big screen from the fireplace. Some of them are:

· Specific mounting systems are designed to protect the TV while providing a comfortable viewing height.

· During installation, framing techniques can do the same.

· Something as simple as a mantle can help deflect the heat away from the TV.

Some fireplaces fare better than others with a TV installed above them. The fireplace heat output and venting configuration can play a big part in determining how best to protect the TV.

Now would be the time to bring your plans or ideas and discuss them with your closest WE LOVE FIRE® expert. We’ll be glad to help. It takes some planning before installing the fireplace and TV to ensure correct techniques are applied, all clearances are met, and proper materials are used. And soon, you’ll be able to enjoy those movie nights with the kids even more!

Below is a list of fireplace and grill stores that service New York (NY)

Ridgefield, CT

Yankee Doodle, Inc.
71 Ethan Allen Highway
Ridgefield, CT 06877

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Bellmore, NY

Costello's Bellmore Hot Tub
5135 Merrick Road
Bellmore, NY 11762

Carmel, NY

Best in Backyards
30 Commerce Dr
Carmel, NY 10512

Findley Lake, NY

Matters of The Hearth, Inc.
2842 Route 426
Findley Lake, NY 14736

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Glenmont, NY

Matchless Stove & Chimney
693 US Route 9W
Glenmont, NY 12077

Halfmoon, NY

Matchless Stove & Chimney
1581 Rt 9
Halfmoon, NY 12065

Holtsville, NY

Ocean Stone & Fireplace
180 Long Island Ave
Holtsville, NY 11742

Island Park, NY

Costello's Island Park Hot Tub Showroom
3965 Long Beach Road
Island Park, NY 11558

Mahopac, NY

Best in Backyards
119 US-6
Mahopac, NY 10541

Marathon, NY

Papa Bear's Riverside Stoves
96 Cortland Street
Marathon, NY 13803

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Maspeth, NY

NYC Fireplaces & Outdoor Kitchens LLC
5830 Maspeth Ave
Maspeth, NY 11378

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New Windsor, NY

Best in Backyards
432 Temple Hill Rd
New Windsor, NY 12553

Plattsburgh, NY

The Hearthside Shoppe
1024 Military Turnpike
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

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Rensselaer, NY

Matchless Stove & Chimney
300 Columbia Turnpike
Rensselaer, NY 12144

Smithtown, NY

Costello's Smithtown Hot Tub
602 Smithtown Bypass
Smithtown, NY 11787

Syracuse, NY

Hearth and Home of Syracuse
6701 Manlius Center Rd
Syracuse, NY 13057

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Utica, NY

The Hearth Shop @ Universal Hearth Stores Inc.
1420 Champlin Ave
Utica, NY 13502

Williamsville, NY

American Eagle Fireplace LLC
8455 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221

Barre, VT

Chimney Sweep Fireplace Shop
1284 US Rte, 302 Ste 10
Barre, VT 05641-2317

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Shelburne, VT

Chimney Sweep Fireplace Shop
3113 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482

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For more information, contact your local fireplace and grill store.
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Joseph 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 49 years. He enjoys the outdoors, hiking, playing guitar and spending time with their grandson and five granddaughters.

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  1. Pam
    I have ai field stone fireplace that extends up two floors. Would like to mount a TV to the first floor fireplace. Are there any issues with having a TV on the fieldstone near the actual hearth? Thanks, Pam
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    March 4, 2025
    • Joseph Bodden
      Pam, thank you for your question and spending time on WeLoveFire.com. As the article says, electronics and high temperatures are not a good mix. But TV's above fireplaces are quite popular these days. You didn't mention if you're burning wood or gas. If this is a masonry wood burning fireplace, we would not recommend installing a TV on the stone. Reason being: the stone "structure" will heat up when you build a fire. The hotter the fire is, and the longer you have it going, the more the stone will absorb that heat and radiate it into the living room and would likely damage the TV. If you have a wood burning insert or if you're burning gas, I would feel better about the TV not getting too warm. Referring back to the article, remember it's important to deflect the heat away from the TV. The best way to do this is with a mantle. If there's no mantle, we'd strongly encourage you to install one. Clearances for a combustible mantle may be an issue, so I would suggest taking a couple photo's and stop at your nearest WeLoveFire dealer. Show them your situation. I'm confident they will be glad to assist you. Good luck! Hope this helps. Please tell your friends and family about our site. Thanks!
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      March 4, 2025

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