

If you're skeptical about the importance of dispersing the heat, consider this: modern thermal imaging confirms there is only minimal heat dispersion around a fireplace. The first step in ensuring your installation is safe is to carefully adhere to written clearances, or the safe distance between combustible materials. This must be considered before the design and implementation of your installation. This includes dispersing the heat your television will be exposed to. The first step in ensuring your installation is safe is to carefully adhere to written clearances, or the safe distance between combustible materials, which includes furniture, mantels, and facing materials for your finished fireplace. All of this can be easily avoided by erring on the side of caution. Simply put, if the television gets too warm, it can not only destroy the device, it can also release toxic fumes, catch on fire, or explode. You might be asking why this is important. Newer LED and OLED models can start to experience degradation at as low as 90 degrees, more severe damage occurring above 110 degrees. However, as a common standard, older LCD and Plasma TVs have a higher heat resistance of around 120 degrees Fahrenheit before damage occurs.
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Your fireplace manual will have its specific clearances listed for combustible materials and electronics, but the manual or warranty information from your television is also essential. Many don't consider the effects of high-temperature air on electronics when mounting a television or other electronic device above a fireplace. To keep the television usable and safe, caution and strict adherence to guidelines and clearances must be maintained. Improper installation and improper planning can lead to damage, combustion, and even bodily harm. The high-temperature air is just as damaging to the electronic components as water or humidity.
