Installation & Safety

Looking for expert information on how to fit a fireplace at home? You’ve come to the right place. Here at Direct Fireplaces we have a wealth of fireplace installation articles jam-packed with tips and advice to help you do a professional and safe job. Whether you need to know how to install a gas or electric fire, or you want advice on choosing the right fireplace installer, we have plenty of essential insight thanks to our many years in the industry - and we’re adding to it all the time, so keep checking back regularly for more fireplace installation advice so you can fit a fire at home with minimum effort.

  1. Is it Time to Replace Your Electric Fire?

    Is it Time to Replace Your Electric Fire?
    Electric fires have become incredibly popular in UK homes as an affordable and efficient way to provide warmth and ambience to a room. However, with regular use, even the best electric fires will eventually show signs of ageing and wear. If your electric fire is no longer performing as it should, it could be a […]
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  2. How to Prepare Your Gas Fire for Winter

    How to Prepare Your Gas Fire for Winter
    The nights are drawing in, there’s a chill in the air, and winter is nearly upon us here in the UK. For many households, a gas fire is the perfect way to keep warm and cosy during the colder months. However, gas fires require some care and maintenance after months unused over the warmer seasons. […]
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  3. Know Your Chimney: A Quick Guide to Gas Fire Flues

    Know Your Chimney: A Quick Guide to Gas Fire Flues
    Are you considering a gorgeous new gas fire to transform your home? That’s exciting stuff! But before you start browsing fires and imagining how stunning your new feature wall will look, you must understand what type of flue and chimney you have. Your existing setup is crucial in choosing the right fire for your space. […]
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  4. ​​How to Pick the Right TV Size for Your Media Wall

    ​​How to Pick the Right TV Size for Your Media Wall
    Media walls are all the rage lately – a chic way to incorporate your entertainment centre into your living space décor. With a gorgeous new media wall fireplace as the cosy centrepiece, now it’s time to pick the ideal telly to pair with it. Choosing the right screen size for your space can be tricky. […]
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  5. How Does a Gas Fire Slide Control Work?

    How Does a Gas Fire Slide Control Work?
    Gas fireplaces have become an increasingly popular fixture in homes over the past few decades, and for good reason. They provide a convenient and comfortable way to add warmth and ambience to a room without dealing with messy wood or soot. Just flipping a switch or adjusting a dial gives you instant control over the […]
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  6. What’s Included in a Balanced Flue Gas Fire Installation?

    What’s Included in a Balanced Flue Gas Fire Installation?
    A balanced flue gas fire can be an excellent choice when considering a new heating solution for your home. These fires offer a sleek, modern appearance, providing efficient and safe heating. However, to ensure optimal performance and safety, it is crucial to understand what’s included in a balanced flue gas fire installation. In this post, […]
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  7. How Long Do Gas Fires Last?

    How Long Do Gas Fires Last?
    Gas fires have become a popular choice for home heating in recent years. Running on natural gas or LPG, they provide an efficient and affordable way to warm up living spaces. But with any appliance, it’s understandable to wonder about its longevity and when it may need replacing. In this post, we’ll explore the expected […]
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  8. Mounting Your TV Above Your Fireplace: Best Practices and Tips 

    Mounting Your TV Above Your Fireplace: Best Practices and Tips 
    Are you considering mounting your TV above your fireplace to create an entertainment media wall in your home? If that’s the case, then you’re certainly not alone. This is a popular trend among homeowners who want to combine two focal points of their living space into one seamless design.   But before you grab your tools […]
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  9. What Are the Easiest Fireplaces to Install?

    What Are the Easiest Fireplaces to Install?
    Are you looking to buy a new fireplace that you can easily install yourself in your home? Perhaps you’re doing up a buy-to-let and are looking for a quick and easy fireplace installation? Whatever the context, if you’re looking for the easiest fireplaces to install, then you’re in the right place. Fireplace installations by skill […]
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  10. What You Need to Know About Maintaining & Servicing a Gas Fireplace

    What You Need to Know About Maintaining & Servicing a Gas Fireplace
    Whether you’ve got a new gas fireplace or one that’s been providing faithful service for year after year, it’s important that you not only get it serviced on a regular basis, but that you maintain and clean it too. Keep reading and the Direct Fireplaces team will tell you what you need to know about […]
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