How High Should an Electric Fireplace Be Installed Under a TV?
Installing an electric fireplace under a TV is one of the most popular choices for modern TV walls in Saudi homes.
But before the carpenter or interior contractor starts building the wall, there is one important question to answer:
How much space should you leave between the electric fireplace and the TV?
The answer depends mainly on whether you plan to use the heating function and where the fireplace releases warm air.
How Much Space Should Be Between an Electric Fireplace and a TV?
For an electric fireplace installed below a TV, 20–30 cm is a useful planning range for many installations when the heating function will be used.
However, this should not be treated as a universal minimum clearance.
The correct distance depends on:
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the fireplace model
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the location of the heat outlet
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the direction of the warm airflow
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whether the heating function will be used
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the TV manufacturer’s requirements
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the design of the TV wall
Always check the installation requirements for the specific fireplace before fixing the final TV position.
If You Use the Fireplace Without Heating
An electric fireplace can usually display the flame effect without turning on the heater.
In this mode, the fireplace is mainly a decorative feature. The flame effect itself does not create the same heat exposure as the heating system.
This gives considerably more flexibility when designing the distance between the fireplace and TV.
For many homes in Saudi Arabia, this is especially relevant because customers may use the flame effect throughout the year while using the heating function only during cooler periods.
Even when heating is rarely used, we recommend planning the wall according to the possibility that the heater may be turned on in the future.
If You Plan to Use the Heating Function
Once the heating function is turned on, the installation needs more attention.
Warm air leaving the fireplace must have enough space to move into the room without being directed continuously toward the television.
This is why the distance should be considered together with the heat outlet position, rather than looking only at the height of the fireplace.
If you expect to use heating regularly, confirm the required clearance before the TV wall is constructed.
Check the Heat Outlet Before Installation
This is one of the most important details when installing an electric fireplace under a TV.
Electric fireplaces can release warm air from different positions depending on their design.
Some models discharge heat toward the front of the room, while others release it from an upper section of the fireplace.
A front-facing heat outlet is generally easier to integrate below a television because the warm air is directed into the room instead of directly toward the screen.
Never cover or block the heat outlet with:
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decorative panels
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stone or marble finishing
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wooden framing
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TV cabinets
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other parts of the wall structure
The fireplace needs sufficient airflow around its heating outlet.
What Is a Safe Distance Between the TV and Electric Fireplace?
There is no single distance that applies to every electric fireplace.
As a practical starting point, around 20–30 cm between the fireplace and TV is common for many recessed electric fireplace installations where heating is used, but the manufacturer's clearance for the exact model should always take priority.
The important measurement is generally the space between the top of the fireplace or heating outlet and the bottom of the TV.
If your installation design requires a very small gap, confirm the fireplace specifications before construction.
Do not finish the TV wall first and try to fit the fireplace into the remaining space afterward.
Recommended Installation Order for TV Walls in Saudi Arabia
For a custom TV wall, we recommend confirming the fireplace and TV positions before the carpenter, gypsum contractor or stone installer begins construction.
A practical sequence is:
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Choose the TV size.
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Choose the electric fireplace size.
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Confirm the fireplace dimensions and installation depth.
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Check the heat outlet position.
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Confirm the required distance between the fireplace and TV.
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Mark the TV viewing height.
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Reserve the electrical connection.
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Build the internal frame and fireplace opening.
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Install the wall finish.
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Install the fireplace and TV.
This sequence helps avoid one of the most common installation problems: completing the wall first and discovering later that the fireplace opening, socket or TV position needs to be changed.
What Should You Confirm Before Building the Wall?
Before construction starts, confirm these measurements with your contractor:
Fireplace width and height
The opening should match the installation dimensions of the selected model.
Installation depth
Check that the wall has enough internal depth for the fireplace body.
Heat outlet
Make sure nothing blocks the warm-air outlet.
TV position
Consider both safe clearance and comfortable viewing height.
Power supply
Reserve the electrical connection in the correct location before closing the wall.
Access for future maintenance
The fireplace should remain removable or accessible if servicing is required later.
Should the Fireplace Be Installed Very Low?
Not necessarily.
The final fireplace height should be planned together with the TV height.
If the fireplace is installed too high, the TV may also need to move higher, which can make everyday viewing uncomfortable.
A balanced TV wall should therefore be designed from the TV viewing position downward:
comfortable TV height → required fireplace-to-TV clearance → fireplace position → distance from the floor
This usually produces a better result than deciding the fireplace height first.
Planning an EBLTH Electric Fireplace Under Your TV
If you are preparing a TV wall for an EBLTH electric fireplace, we recommend confirming the installation dimensions before the wall is built.
Send us:
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your TV size
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your TV wall width
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the EBLTH fireplace size you are considering
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a drawing or photo of the planned TV wall
We can help you check the fireplace position and installation requirements before construction begins.
Planning these details before the carpenter starts is much easier than modifying a finished TV wall.
