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Electric fireplaces are designed to make life simple. They have no real fire, no smoke and no gas byproducts. In fact, all you have to do is plug yours into a wall outlet, just like you would any other appliance. Then, simply press a button to turn the fireplace on.
How do you manually turn on an electric fireplace?
To get the flames to work on an electric fireplace, simply turn on the flame effect switch.
Can you turn on the electric fireplace without the remote?
Flames can be controlled using the flame effect switch, which you must turn on if installed differently from the main power switch. You can use the flame dial to control the flame’s brightness, and you can use it to control how bright or dim the flames appear.
Why is my electric fireplace not working?
Electric Fireplace Won’t Turn On Now, check for faulty wiring. Some electric fireplaces have a built-in fuse box (refer to owner’s manual). Replace any burnt out fuses if applicable. When the remote doesn’t work (and the batteries aren’t dead of course), the problem usually lies with the circuit board.
What do the buttons on my electric fireplace mean?
The power button supplies power to all of the functions of the fireplace. The power button will put the insert (I) in a standby mode. This will turn off all functions at once but will hold the settings in the memory. By pressing the power button again the unit will turn on at the same settings.
How do you reset an electric fireplace?
SOLUTION: Turn all switches to the “off” position and unplug the unit from the wall for five minutes. After five minutes, power everything back on.
Can you turn the heat off on an electric fireplace?
Electric fireplaces do give off heat, just not as much as a wood-burning or gas fireplaces do. Most electric fireplaces have a heating element that can be turned on and off separately from the fireplace’s flame.
Why is my fireplace not working?
The thermocouple is a temperature sensor between the gas valve and the pilot light, and it will generate the electricity to ignite the gas when necessary. If the thermocouple is not screwed in properly, the fireplace won’t work. Check to make sure it is screwed in properly and placed correctly.
How do you reset a heat surge electric fireplace?
Push the ‘Reset Button’ located on the top left section of the back of the unit. This button resets the built-in 15 amp circuit breaker. This feature protects the unit from any electrical surges that may occur.
How do you fix e5 error on electric fireplace?
Make sure there is nothing leaning against it that shouldn’t be there, or something stuck inside that has stopped it from spinning. If nothing was blocking it, you want to do a full power cycle. Leave it unplugged for a couple of minutes. Then plug it back in and turn it on to see if the problem has corrected itself.
Where is the pilot light on a gas fireplace?
The pilot light is generally located behind a panel that you can remove or at the bottom of your fireplace. Turn on the supply line to the gas fireplace. If you have an electronic setting which controls the temperature of the unit, make sure the electric switch is on.
What is a standing pilot light?
The standing pilot light is the traditional ignition source for most natural gas-fueled combustion heating systems. It is comprised of a small burner, a gas valve to supply the burner, and a thermocouple. When the flame goes out, the current stops and the gas valve closes.
Does pilot light go out when power goes out?
Will My Pilot Light Go out When I Lose Power? Yes. Your water heater’s pilot light can go our when you lose power. A gas water heater has a safety device called a thermocouple (no need for a flux capacitor joke here).
Can you turn off pilot light?
Turning off your pilot light is a simple process that will save you both energy and money. All you have to do is open the front of your fireplace, turn the Pilot knob to “off,” and then turn your gas shutoff valve to the “off” position as well.
Should I turn off fireplace pilot light in summer?
Your Utility Bill Perhaps the most important reason to turn off gas fireplace pilot light in summer is because of the money and energy you will be saving. If you leave the pilot light on during the summer it is simply sitting there burning gas, which is wasting gas and contributing to an exorbitant energy bill.
When should I turn off the pilot light on my gas fireplace?
As the weather gets warmer, you will be using your gas fireplace less and less. We recommend that you turn off your gas fireplace pilot light seasonally. Turning off your gas fireplace’s pilot light can save a substantial amount of energy and money.
What does E3 mean on my electric fireplace?
E3 CODE. The heater not working. If the vents are dirty or clogged. Unplug the power, clean. the dust and debris of the vent area.
What does E5 mean on heater?
An E5 error code indicates that there is an issue with your fan or venting. If your fan is coming on, but then giving you an E5, you most likely have a blockage in your venting. This mostly pertains to the 45HI as the 45H models vent directly out of the front of the heater.
