Buying a gas or electric fireplace for your London home – fireplace safety tips

So you have purchased a fireplace for your home to bring you warm, comfort and to a be focal point in your grand living room. Many individuals enjoy having fires especially during the holidays or in the winter months but many times we forget about fireplace safety.

We offer a vast range of gas fireplaces along with electric fireplaces for cities all across the UK such as Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Sheffield, Liverpool, Leeds, Nottingham, Bristol, Leicester and many more.

Each fireplace has its own individual specifications and safety tips. For more information on your individual model, check out our shop.

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For more general fireplace safety tips keep reading below….

Gas fireplace safety tips

Gas fireplaces are more convenient to use compared to wood burning and in most cases are more safe to use as well. Our gas fireplaces require the flip of a switch or the adjustment of the thermostat to turn them on, regulate them or turn them off. Furthermore, gas fireplaces do not create creosote deposits. However we still have a few safety suggestions:

  • Annual maintenance of gas fireplaces
  • Use your fireplace for no longer than 5 hours at a time
  • Do not touch the screen or glass
  • Set boundaries for kids and pets
  • Keep flammable items away
  • Carbon monoxide detectors are also crucial
  • Do not leave a gas fireplace burning over night even with carbon monoxide detectors

Electric fireplace safety tips

An electric fireplace is really simple in use, all you need to do is plug it in. They can even be portable and you can choose whether you just want the effect of a fireplace or the effect plus the heat. They may seem easy to use but they also have a few safety tips that are best to follow

  • Check connections – make sure nothing to worn
  • When you are not using your electric fireplace unplug it
  • Do not overload the socket – it is best to plug into the wall as opposed to an adaptor
  • DO NOT THROW WATER ON IT
  • Do not place combustible items near an electric fireplace

If you have a fireplace it is important to remember about the tips mentioned above, and furthermore, get annual inspections. If you think that there is something wrong with your fireplace, chimney etc. Contact professionals to help you resolve the problem. Your health and safety is most important.