Can I put a TV above my fire?

Q: Can I put a flat screen TV above my fire?

A: Open fronted fires, such as the Gazco Studio, do not create a particularly hot environment on the wall above where they are installed. Accordingly, it may be possible to install a plasma or LCD TV above them as long as the TV is a minimum distance of 450mm from the top of the fire and you have checked the TV manufacturer’s installation instructions with regard to installation and heat proximity.

If in any doubt, it is essential to check with the TV manufacturer.

You should not put a TV above a glass fronted fire. Glass fronted fires emit more heat than open fronted fires and this can damage a TV mounted directly above.