Is it Safe to Install a Flatscreen TV Above the Fireplace?

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Distance, rising heat and the possibility of live flames negatively impacting the TV Display is a real-world concern. Most fireplaces do have a mantle, which does tend to address these concerns.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Depends on the TV and the type of fireplace

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: It depends if the fireplace doesn’t get to hot for the Tv

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: We receive many requests for these types of mounting services since most professionals turn them down. It is possible to mount a TV anywhere with the right expertise.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: It's safe as far as the intergrity of the fireplace is not compromised.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: As long as the heat from the fireplace is not radiating on the tv. Having a mantle helps.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Is find install above a fireplace as long as the TV is protected as a good solid mantle and no heat is escaping that could damage the TV set

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Ideally, a television should never be mounted over a fireplace that is in use. Although you can mount a cover to the fireplace between the hearth and the television to catch dust and ash it will not keep all of the debris from getting into the television and damaging the wiring.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depending on the height above actual fire. Is it a faux fireplace? Is there a mantle that can separate heat from tv?

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: You will have to be careful about the heat exposure from the fireplace, but you can usually mount securely.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: If you have a properly functioning fireplace with a mantle, a professionally mounted TV above it is completely safe. Your TV is designed to SAFELY withstand between 100 and 125 degrees. The easiest way to be sure your TV would be safe is to run your fireplace and feel or place a thermometer on the wall where the TV would be placed. If functioning properly, the fireplace heat will rise through your flue and/or be diverted by your mantle, causing no damage to your TV.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: It is safe. There are some precautions to be aware of. But we can explain on site.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: I would recommend mounting on a articulating, cantilever mount, to assure there is sufficient air circulation. You don't want to overheat the unit, so a cantilever will allow for more air circulation.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: We have come across a fireplace that protruded from the wall the TV was mounted on. The TV could get very warm or hot because of the situation. Generally, however, there is no danger in mounting a TV over a fireplace.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: There are many types of fireplaces and judging the rise of heat in relation to the tv must be assessed every time a TV is mounted over a fireplace. Some fireplaces just aren't safe to mount a TV above it.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: depends if the fireplace is gas or wood

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: it has to be 47 inch or less

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Tv may be mounted over a fire place as long as a mantle is installed to deflect heat.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: It varies depending on the style of fireplace. Some designs may allow the heat to rise to the tv which could possibly cause damage.

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: There is no issue with installing a TV above a fireplace.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Most fire place now have a metal tube for a chimney and there is sufficient space between the chimney and TV mount.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Its helps to make sure there is distance from the TV and the fireplace when it's a wood burning fireplace.

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: It is always safe if done properly