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An electric fireplace is the easy version of "TV over the fireplace." There's no chimney heat and no soot — just a small heater with a vent you must respect, and a power plan for two appliances on one wall.
Check the fireplace manual first
Every unit lists a minimum clearance above it for anything combustible or heat-sensitive. For wall-mounted and recessed electric fireplaces that's usually 8–12 inches. The flame effect alone barely warms the wall; the heater vent is what matters, and most blow forward or down.
Three kinds of electric fireplaces
| Type | What to watch | TV mount |
|---|---|---|
| Wall-mounted (hangs like a TV) | Vent location, both units on studs | Fixed or tilt above |
| Recessed / built-in (in a framed wall) | Framing, clearances, access to wiring | Fixed or tilt; cables inside the build |
| Media console with insert | TV stands on or above the console | Wall mount above, or TV on console |
Getting the height right
Because electric units are often low, the TV can sit lower than above a masonry fireplace — which is good for your neck. Aim for the screen center near 42–48 inches from the floor if you can, and tilt a few degrees if it ends up higher. The fireplace calculator has an "electric" option that uses the smaller clearance.
Power for both
- A fireplace heater can draw 1,500 W — give it its own outlet.
- For the TV, an in-wall power kit puts an outlet behind the screen with no visible cords. Hiding TV wires in the wall.
- On a built-in wall, run a conduit for HDMI while the wall is open — adding it later is much harder.
Mounting steps
- Mark the fireplace position and its top clearance line.
- Find the studs (or blocking in a built-in wall).
- Mount the fireplace first, then measure up for the TV.
- Mount the TV plate level, hang the TV, route cables, test the heater for 20 minutes and check the wall under the TV.
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We mount the TV and route the cables; built-in fireplace framing and new electrical circuits are for a contractor and an electrician. TV installation: $119 up to 60 inches, in-wall cables $69. For wood and gas units, see TV over a fireplace.
Gear mentioned in this article
PERLESMITH Tilting TV Wall Mount for 23–60 inch TVs up to 115 lbsTilting bracket: angles the screen down when it hangs high.Check price →
Mounting Dream Fixed TV Wall Mount Low Profile TV Bracket for 42-90 Inch TVFixed bracket: the panel sits flat, closest to the wall.Check price →
LegrandIn-wall power kit: a code-compliant outlet behind the TV.Check price →
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