Fireplace TV Mounting – Is It a Good Idea?

[scottmartin]

Hello everyone.

I’m considering mounting my TV above the fireplace, but I’m unsure whether it’s the best option. The fireplace produces quite a bit of heat, and I’m concerned about whether this could damage the TV over time.

I’m also wondering about viewing height, since the TV would be higher than eye level when sitting on the sofa.

For those who have mounted a TV above their fireplace, how has your experience been? Did you use a heat shield or a special mounting bracket?

Would you recommend it, or is there a better alternative for positioning the TV in a living room with a fireplace?

 

[scottmartin]

Hello everyone.

I’m considering mounting my TV above the fireplace, but I’m unsure whether it’s the best option. The fireplace produces quite a bit of heat, and I’m concerned about whether this could damage the TV over time.

I’m also wondering about viewing height, since the TV would be higher than eye level when sitting on the sofa.

For those who have mounted a TV above their fireplace, how has your experience been? Did you use a heat shield or a special mounting bracket?

Would you recommend hiring a professional for Fireplace TV mounting Winnipeg, or is there a better alternative for positioning the TV in a living room with a fireplace?

thanks in advance for any help

 

[ecc83]

Not a good idea. Quite apart from the fact that even moderate excess heat shortens the life of any electronics (E caps mostly) there is the "shimmer" you will get viewing the picture through a curtain of rising hot air and that air will carry particles which the TV will suck in and deposit all over the 'tronics. In two years the internals of that telly will look 20 years old!

Since FSTVs came about I have had six"! Not only are they not very reliable but are simply no cost effective to repair so ANYTHING you can do to extend their lives is a good thing!

Dave.

 

[rob aylestone]

AND - looking upwards is really tiring for any longer viewing period/ The other thing, is the things get filthy!I had one above a log burner, and the TV looked dreadful.

 

[ecc83]

AND - looking upwards is really tiring for any longer viewing period/ The other thing, is the things get filthy!I had one above a log burner, and the TV looked dreadful.

I had to fix them Rob and one customer had his 26" Grundig in his chippy!

Dave.

 

[Slouching Raymond]

I’m also wondering about viewing height, since the TV would be higher than eye level when sitting on the sofa.

My studio took over the living room, and that left no-where to put the 50" TV.
I have tall 19" racks, with an oak plank accross the top.
On top of the plank sit my Studio monitors.
On top of the monitors sits another chipboard plank.
On top of that plank sits my 50" TV.
I thought it was not ideal looking up at it like that, but you get used to it, and it is ok.
It becomes the new normal.

 

[Papanate]

On top of that plank sits my 50" TV.
I thought it was not ideal looking up at it like that, but you get used to it, and it is ok.
It becomes the new normal.

I buried my 65’ monitor in the ground - it’s never become the new normal for me….