The brown piece of wood should be primed and painted bright White. Then put white crown trim in front of that piece around all the edges for a finished look.
I absolutely DO NOT like how that looks. The stained board on the bottom would have looked better if it was white to match the rest of the fireplace. OR, maybe put the insert more at floor level and have the white wood on top. But, hey if the home owner is happy that's all that counts. ...I guess.
Removed a section in my camper where the entertainment area is and installed. Works great. Instead of propane furnace heat, I can use this th-cam.com/users/postUgkxATHBlMJwipGgVWseuAFKvDQ_5R4_lywo to heat the camper as long as it's hooked up to shore power. Only thing I do not like is there does not seem to be a thermostat. I'm presuming it has a built-in one so it does not overheat. Really like all the other color options it has to offer.
Why not? They were talking about 'the room you are in'. As long as 'his friends' are in the same room, and depending on what 'turned down' means, he can DEFINITELY save money heating a room as opposed to a house even it it's a 'restrictive heater' as you say.
He did shake his head while saying he is a miser with the thermostat. Mixed messages in his non verbal communication. It was all extremely uncomfortable to watch
Electric way cheaper and better than repairing old chimney cost you thousands of dollars Buy a small generator and transfer switch lot cheaper than chimney
I have a square gas fireplace with tile around it. I would like to know if I can make it rectangular that way I have more space avobe for my TV and maybe add a beam or a small mantle? I will also take tile down and update it. House was built in 2005. Will this be too expensive to change opening shape of fireplace?
I have electric fireplace with remote control. Now I want to use smart plug but have to disconect remote control. Please teach me how to disconect control function. Thanks
Everyone throwing some serious shade. Maybe you don't like it, but the video showed how to fit an existing off the shelf fireplace into a larger opening. I think it looks odd but better than how it looked originally.
You need to go through the whole process even how to install the electric fireplace into the frame. Most fireplaces do not show you need to screw into the frame.
That depends where you live. My city produces it's own electricity from damns and electricity here is far cheaper than surrounding cities and it's actually cheaper (here) to use electric, rather than gas or oil. So it really depends on where you live.
If you just use the display and not the heating function then the power usage should be no more than like 100 watts. Use the central heating of your home which is way more efficient.
b8e71fcbe2e195c67d8d16734013d20f but there is the fault with your thinking..if you are installing an electric fireplace because it looks pretty and are not using it to heat i have one valid question which is why would you even waste the money to buy one because to me that is just a waste of money for absolutely nothing
I came here for more instructions and they are not here. Disappointed…. Do you cut the zip ties that hold where the rocks? How do you install that part?
Fake fireplaces like this are disgusting. The world is becoming artificial, not real anymore. Why not just install a TV in there playing a video loop of a fire? I thought the point of TOH was restore to the beauty of the original?
There are units now that look like just the fireplace logs and go into the existing fireplace. In an old home, I’d want to keep the historic look as much as possible. The digital fire representation shown here is not for me.
This is the funniest yet most awkward TOH video. The homeowner has awful taste, just look at his decorations, his outfit, his haircut, and all his choices (bought the house for the fireplace?). The fireplace itself is god-awful ugly. The logic behind the saving on heat hut using an electric fake fireplace is laughable. And, I don't like making fun of people, but his lisp really brings the whole thing together. The comments are also pure gold.
The brown piece of wood should be primed and painted bright White. Then put white crown trim in front of that piece around all the edges for a finished look.
Agree. It looks really strange
Came here for the comments... Not disappointed!
I absolutely DO NOT like how that looks. The stained board on the bottom would have looked better if it was white to match the rest of the fireplace. OR, maybe put the insert more at floor level and have the white wood on top.
But, hey if the home owner is happy that's all that counts. ...I guess.
@@NShores yea, the unfinished edge on a granite was a mistake also, But, it was a small one compared to everything else they did wrong here.
I was just assuming that the homeowner would paint it white after the TOH team leaves. He probably didn't want to be a jerk.
Smiley homeowner will paint it no doubt.
My 1928 chimney is leaning. This is just the instruction I needed to make the change from vented to electric. Thanks.
Nice work, but why not just make the box white to match the rest of the mantle surround?
yep
Removed a section in my camper where the entertainment area is and installed. Works great. Instead of propane furnace heat, I can use this th-cam.com/users/postUgkxATHBlMJwipGgVWseuAFKvDQ_5R4_lywo to heat the camper as long as it's hooked up to shore power. Only thing I do not like is there does not seem to be a thermostat. I'm presuming it has a built-in one so it does not overheat. Really like all the other color options it has to offer.
I was going to have friends come over and watch paint dry but this fireplace is much more exciting
Jay Brown - missed the reference.
1:31 Non sequitur. You want to keep the thermostat turned down, but you're okay with running a resistive heater?
😂
Why not? They were talking about 'the room you are in'. As long as 'his friends' are in the same room, and depending on what 'turned down' means, he can DEFINITELY save money heating a room as opposed to a house even it it's a 'restrictive heater' as you say.
"resistive"
He did shake his head while saying he is a miser with the thermostat. Mixed messages in his non verbal communication. It was all extremely uncomfortable to watch
Those electric fireplaces are awesome. Mine kept me warm for 14 seconds the last time my electricity went out.
Well, i mean, 14 seconds is better than nothing ....i guess.🥴
That's longer than I got out of one 😂
Electric way cheaper and better than repairing old chimney cost you thousands of dollars
Buy a small generator and transfer switch lot cheaper than chimney
When he ran the electric up to the fireplace, what did he tie it into downstairs?
C’mon. It’s an electric heater with flashing lights to justify a 10x or 20x increase in price over a $50 heater.
Mark Heslep it’s a freaking flatscreen tv
I didn't like that they didn't show the homeowner finishing that bare wood. Also the stone sticking out looks funny.
I have a square gas fireplace with tile around it. I would like to know if I can make it rectangular that way I have more space avobe for my TV and maybe add a beam or a small mantle? I will also take tile down and update it. House was built in 2005. Will this be too expensive to change opening shape of fireplace?
did you even watch the video? it shows how to make the opengins smaller.
I’m glad I watched this. I got a quote from a Fireplace store at $10,000 for a conversion. Obviously he didn’t want the business.
If you needed to make a custom surround/trim for electric fireplace is wood trim acceptable? Or does it have to be metal?
If it’s a zero clearance electric fireplace then wood is fine.
Glad to see they've got safety glasses on for wiring...
I have electric fireplace with remote control. Now I want to use smart plug but have to disconect remote control. Please teach me how to disconect control function. Thanks
He bought that house because of the fire place opening? Good god almighty
LMAO......
@@NShores, Holy...Now that's funny !!
No wonder my house never had any offers when i got it NO FIREPLACE OPENING!! Im sure it will add 120k to the value quick Grab the sledge
He probably liked it because it had a fireplace
😅😅😅😅
Well thats real ugly.
Faux fireplace. How not nice.
Yeah it looks pretty awful. I think it'd be worlds better if he just painted the wood at the bottom.
Nice job
Everyone throwing some serious shade. Maybe you don't like it, but the video showed how to fit an existing off the shelf fireplace into a larger opening. I think it looks odd but better than how it looked originally.
Good to see constructive criticism for a change!
THAT IS NOT A FIREPLACE INSERT. THAT IS A BOX ON THE WALL.
Your darn right. It's nothing more than a flat screen TV that's stuck on 1 channel.
This is cool I would love to pay for this setup only for me to help out with the installation too.
What's going on at 2:32 with the electrical tape?
When you pull wire with a fish tape, you use some electrical tape so it doesn’t get snagged on anything as it’s being pulled
Disconnecting means required ??
Optional. Depends if you like being zapped or not. But without kidding, i think you can just put a plug on the cord. Then you can leave the power on.
Should've just hung a Disco Ball in that opening then add a $20 heater from Walmart and it would probably look better than that.
And they could have a dance party.
Beautiful
You need to go through the whole process even how to install the electric fireplace into the frame. Most fireplaces do not show you need to screw into the frame.
Kind of an awkward video.
Richard C. That’s what makes some of these videos funny to watch 😂 Still enjoyed the build though
Right...
@@TheVictorEffect Agreed.
He sounds like Terry from Reno 911
That wood piece on the bottom needs to be painted the same
Colour as the surround
the problem with electric fires is the cost of the power which will increase dramatically
That depends where you live. My city produces it's own electricity from damns and electricity here is far cheaper than surrounding cities and it's actually cheaper (here) to use electric, rather than gas or oil. So it really depends on where you live.
If you just use the display and not the heating function then the power usage should be no more than like 100 watts. Use the central heating of your home which is way more efficient.
b8e71fcbe2e195c67d8d16734013d20f but there is the fault with your thinking..if you are installing an electric fireplace because it looks pretty and are not using it to heat i have one valid question which is why would you even waste the money to buy one because to me that is just a waste of money for absolutely nothing
I've got a buddy that does tattoos and airbrushes T-shirts. He could have hooked him up with a piece of plywood with flames painted on it for a 12pk
But can it play Crysis?
What's the heat output on that tiny electric insert? 100 BTUs?😂 Hopefully he painted that added bottom trim piece white.
A piece of stone around the bottom, sides and top would have made a much bigger difference, but oh well...what he won't like, is his electric bill !!
I came here for more instructions and they are not here. Disappointed…. Do you cut the zip ties that hold where the rocks? How do you install that part?
please paint that lower piece of wood
What about a vent free fireplace? Similar clearance, and can be an actual fire. Also, I miss Scott too!
I have one and they are horrible. I had the gas disconnected to mine, and going to rip it out. When you have fire and no chimney, just not smart.
Honestly, it looks terrible. It looks like it’s sticking out from the mantle and doesn’t match it.
I wish that you can do my home
Of course, because of the closeness of the buildings, a gas fire place would have meant running a stack up to the roof.
Who are all these new people!!
Not for me.
Fake fireplaces like this are disgusting. The world is becoming artificial, not real anymore. Why not just install a TV in there playing a video loop of a fire? I thought the point of TOH was restore to the beauty of the original?
He does electric and framing wow he’s good
they didn't finish it! why would you not add a brick or wood surround underneath that ledge that's sticking out?
The music is obnoxious and maddening. Turn it OFF, please.
It's a t.v. with a heater.....lame
There are units now that look like just the fireplace logs and go into the existing fireplace. In an old home, I’d want to keep the historic look as much as possible. The digital fire representation shown here is not for me.
Bring back Scott Caron. This guy is awkward on camera.
Kind of looks like my 46" TV .
Pros get it right.
Does not look good.
But, I can't throw my dead dog in THERE!!!
A tv would have looked better than that.
Horrendous!
This is the funniest yet most awkward TOH video. The homeowner has awful taste, just look at his decorations, his outfit, his haircut, and all his choices (bought the house for the fireplace?). The fireplace itself is god-awful ugly. The logic behind the saving on heat hut using an electric fake fireplace is laughable. And, I don't like making fun of people, but his lisp really brings the whole thing together. The comments are also pure gold.
How do I find this insert in Nepal? Does anyone have idea?
That’s so incredibly unkind.
I usually get a lot of good ideas and tips on this channel, but that looks like poop. Yikes
I started with Woodglut plans.
this some good o'le white boy activities
More technocrap.
Lame
Yuk
😃👍🏻👊🏻
Looks ugly
queer as a football bat
Looks like a tv. The fireplace channel looks more convincing.