Can you use a smart switch on a fireplace?

If you’re wondering whether you can have a smart switch for your fireplace, and have remote control over your fireplace, then YES! You absolutely can. There are quite a few ways on how you can use a smart switch for the fireplace. Not to mention there are plenty of smart fireplaces already available on the market.

What should I do if my electric fireplace switch is not working?

Flip the new switch to see if your electric fireplace ignites. If it fails to ignite, use your voltage tester to test both the switch and the circuit breaker in order to ensure the device is receiving electricity. If the switch is receiving electricity and the fireplace still doesn’t work, your problem most likely lies elsewhere.

What are the common problems with electric fireplaces?

Common problems for an electric fireplace can include: 1 Won’t turn on 2 Won’t heat 3 Keeps shutting off 4 Comes on by itself 5 Won’t light up 6 Is making a clicking noise 7 Is squeaking 8 Keeps beeping

What are the settings on an electric fireplace?

Like many other electric fireplaces, my fireplace has two heat settings. The fireplace has separate switches to control each heat setting. In order to the turn the heater on with the low setting switch, the power switch must be on. Turning on the low heat setting switch will then provide heat from the blower.

What should I do if I have a problem with my fireplace?

Check the fireplace for any faulty wiring. A tightly bent or over-stretched power cord may be causing the problem. Check your fuse box or breaker for any switches that have tripped. Inspect the fuse on the electric fireplace and replace if necessary.

Is it safe to test a gas fireplace switch?

You can test the wall switch that turns some gas logs on by removing the wall plate, taking the switch out of its junction box and connecting the two wires on the switch to each other. If doing this lights the logs, replace the switch. There’s only about 1 volt in this system, so it’s perfectly safe to connect the two wires.

What to do when your gas fireplace does not come on?

Observe if the fireplace comes on. If it does then the switch is the problem and you may be required to replace it. When your fireplace does not go on then you have to “jump the valve”. Go to the valve and spot the contacts that are labeled TH and TP/TH. Take a wire and connect TH and TP/TH directly.

Can a wall switch ignite a gas fireplace?

For fireplaces ignited by a wall switch or by an electronic ignition device, the next step is to check the fuse or circuit breaker that powers the ignition. The fireplace should have its own circuit. If it’s on a circuit with other appliances, an overload can blow the fuse or circuit breaker.

Why does my fireplace blower not turn on?

And then you notice that the gas fireplace blower won’t turn on. Maybe the fireplace blower thermostat is bad. It’s down inside the lower part of your unit. What’s with that? The builder was on a budget and the only way to turn on your gas fireplace is with a two dollar switch on the wall next the fireplace.