How do I clean out the dust inside this electric fireplace?
Dust has gone through the wire grate covering the fake wooden logs. How do I get in there to clean it? This electric fireplace came as one piece with the entertainment center that we had to put together, then the fireplace slid in from the back. I don’t know how to access the inside if at all though.
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I would vacuum with the brush attachment. Then watch one of these videos for more help.
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Check the owners manual or Google the brand/model number to get a manual.
Hi. Spray an old sheet with water to make it damp. Tape it in front of the fireplace. Put a leaf blower in one end and blow around into the fireplace. The damp sheet will grab the dust. Happy cleaning!
I called for the units disassemble map/ information from the company. If the back of your unit has dozens of visable screws? It’s like mine! Oh boy’ It took 4 hours to take apart and am an ikea building champ. It doesn’t even come close to coming apart like youd think either. If blower works. LMK I’m trying that way next time! Good luck. Share what works for you!
Why does elect fireplace groan when on?
So I’m new at this and had no idea I had to clean it out before use again. Turned it on and it immediately smelled like a heater starting back up for the winter. Next thing I know it shut off and was blinking red and blue lights. I couldn’t catch the code on it. I’m guessing it just needs a cleaning. Found your feed and was wondering the best advice for cleaning it ... I see taking it apart off the back and leaf blowing. Any other advice since post started?
How did you do it?? We have the same fireplace and found we have tons of dust in it too :(. I don’t even know the make of the fireplace.
Clean Interior of Electric Fireplace
It isn’t generally recommended to open up your electric fireplace to access its internal electric components. With that said, it may be necessary to open up your fireplace if there is a build-up of dust on the blower or flame effect components.
Take note that It’s especially important to ensure your electric fireplace is disconnected from any power source before touching or cleaning its internal components. For a plug-in model, unplug the unit from the wall completely; if your fireplace is wired in, disconnect it using your fuse box. It’s also essential to use a dry cloth instead of a damp one to clean the fireplace’s interior.
Clean the BlowerIf your electric fireplace uses a fan-forced heater, one of its internal components will be its blower. To clean the blower, use a dry microfibre cloth or a vacuum to remove all visible dust and debris. Take care when cleaning the blower so as not to damage it.
Clean the Flame-Effect Generating ComponentsIn addition to its heating element, your electric fireplace will contain the components that create the flame effect. These are most typically a set of mirrors attached to a motorized rod, and a light source, either being an LED strip or halogen bulb. Again, use a dry microfibre cloth to clean these components carefully.
Here's are some dusting hacks that might help you https://chascrazycreations.com/dusting-hacks/
I wish I had an answer. I have the exact same entertainment center and the same dust problem. I'm going to continue to research.
My husband and I used a can air spray like you use to clean a computer. It worked great. After we sprayed putting the sprayer right up to the screen the dust stuck to the screen. Then we took the vacuum hose and vacuumed it off the screen. Hope this helps.
We used a can air sprayer. Like the kind you used to clean a computer. Then when the dust got on the screen from spraying we vacuumed the dust off the screen. Hope this helps
Use a vacuum with attachments or canned air - used to clean computer keyboards.
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Hi Tosha, I got a small compressor and put the air blow end on it have the vac running and give little spurts of air into the venting allowing the vac to capture what blows up. It takes some time but does work.