Tips to Clean and Maintain Electric Fireplace

An electric fireplace is deemed as the most cost efficient alternative for the traditional wood and gas burning fireplaces. Unlike in wood burning fireplaces, the electric fireplace do not require chimneys and so the maintenance costs are low, it does not use any logs to power it up.

• Use pads, mats or felts under the objects that are placed on mantle shelf to avoid damage, stains and spills.
• If the fireplace is covered by the glass doors clean the glass with commercial glass cleaners. Use a lint free cloth or use an oil soap when cleaning the wood elements to maintain their shiny nature.
• By identifying the materials used to make the fireplace one can use the right cleaning products appropriate for that materials which makes fireplace to work better for longer periods.
• Keep the brass work clean by using a compatible brass cleaner to shine it up.
• When the ember bed is dark on one side replace the light bulbs.
• Do not use glass cleaner when cleaning the back of the glass, use only a mild soap and water for fireplace maintenance.
• Have an electric fireplace technician take a look at the unit so often to maintain the fire place in better working condition.
• The fan in the unit should be cleaned as it is designed to spread the electrically produced heat throughout the room.
• To properly maintain an electric fireplace make sure that its wires and other electric components are in good condition. If the wires are damaged, replace it before use.
• The fan in the unit should be cleaned as it is designed to spread the electrically produced heat throughout the room.

The above are the few useful tips for maintaining and cleaning electric fire place.