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1. www.bobvila.com › articles › mount-tv-above-a-fireplaceWhy It's a Mistake to Mount a TV Above a Fireplace - Bob Vila

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   Apr 29, 2024 · Mounting a TV above a fireplace is generally not advised because excess heat and electronics don’t mix. The area above the fireplace is often warmer than other wall surfaces in your home ...

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   Aug 13, 2024 · TV May Become Damaged. It is generally unsafe to mount a TV over a wood-burning fireplace because of the high heat and smoke that wood fires create. Any heat and smoke not vented up the chimney will cascade over the front of the mantel and around your TV, damaging the electronics. Gas fireplaces produce less heat than wood-burning fireplaces.

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4. www.bhg.com › decorating › fireplaceCan You Hang a TV Above a Fireplace? Here Are 5 Considerations

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   • Check the Temperature Before You Hang a TV Over a Fireplace. You may be planning to burn a fire while watching TV. If so, the place you'll be hanging your TV mustn't exceed the recommended temperatures noted on the unit's technical specifications.
   • Test the Viewing Angle. Consider the viewing height when placing a television. Ideally, televisions should be set at the eye level of seated viewers. Still, unless you have a very low mantel, this placement probably won't be possible above a fireplace.
   • Choose a Safe Method for Mounting the TV Above the Fireplace. There are several mounting methods and systems that allow you to easily place and hang flat-screen TVs above a fireplace.
   • Determine How to Manage Wires and Cables. Consider power sources and how you'll manage electrical wires, cable systems, and sound equipment. If there's no power source nearby, you might need to call an electrician to install electrical receptacles.

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   Mar 23, 2024 · As a rule of thumb, you should mount the TV 58 to 68 inches above the ground and 6-12 inches above the fireplace for optimal viewing. Mounting a television to a wall will almost certainly require two people, and if you have no prior DIY experience, you may wish to leave this job to the professionals. 3. Viewing angle and comfort.

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7. www.hunker.com › mount-a-tv-over-a-gas-fireplacePros And Cons Of Mounting A TV Over A Gas Fireplace

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   Apr 15, 2022 · Cons of Mounting a TV Over a Gas Fireplace. 1. It Can Cause Eye and Neck Strain. If your living room is too narrow, hanging the television over the fireplace can feel like sitting in the front row of a movie theater, even if you've used a tilt or full-motion mount.

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   Sep 20, 2024 · "A wall-mounted TV can free up space making it the ideal option if floor space is tight, but if not properly protected, the TV can be damaged by heat — which is a pretty hefty price to pay." “While placing your TV above a fireplace can save you lounge space," agrees Kevin Walmsley, "ultimately the cons outweigh the pros for this practice.

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   Can You mount a TV over a fireplace?

   • For the best viewing quality, a television should be viewed at eye level. It is generally unsafe to mount a TV over a wood-burning fireplace because of the high heat and smoke that wood fires create. Any heat and smoke not vented up the chimney will cascade over the front of the mantel and around your TV, damaging the electronics.

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   Should you hang a flat-screen TV over a fireplace?

   • As a professional installer, you’ve likely heard all the reasons why it might be a mistake to hang your precious flat-screen TV over the fireplace. The heat will damage the TV. The viewing angle is too high. The TV will be off axis. The list goes on.

   Mounting a TV Over the Fireplace: It’s Not the Mistake it ... - CEPRO

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   How do you mount a flat-screen TV above a fireplace?

   • Several mounting methods and systems allow you to easily place and hang flat-screen TVs above a fireplace. Select a mounting system that suits your TV's weight and size to ensure the unit stays safely secured to the wall.

   Can You Hang a TV Above a Fireplace? Here Are 5 Considerations

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   How high should a TV hang on a fireplace?

   • The optimal TV hanging height for most setups puts the center of the screen at 42 inches from the floor. Most traditional fireplace mantels are between 4 and 5 feet tall. This means a TV should be mounted as close to the top of a mantel as possible, but that places it high enough to be uncomfortable and low enough to potentially look awkward.

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   Does a TV need a fireplace?

   • It's also important to ensure there is proper ventilation around the TV in order to remove heat and smoke effectively. Providing sufficient space for air to circulate around the TV is also necessary with or without a fireplace below it, as it can also get hot without the addition of heat from your fire.

   Can you and should you mount a TV above a fireplace? | Homebuilding

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   Can you put a TV above a wood-burning fireplace?

   • 'Placing a TV above a wood-burning fireplace can be risky since the heat and smoke emitted can damage it,' explains David Miloshev, an appliance technician at Fantastic Services. 'In this case, you must install protective measures for your TV.

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    Jun 20, 2022 · 3. The TV Will Be Off-Axis for Viewing. One solution for a TV-over-the-fireplace installation is from MantelMount. The articulating mount has swivel and tilt, but also uses hydraulics so the TV can be pulled down over the mantel and in front of the fireplace for a proper viewing height.