Putting a television above a fireplace is normal now and it is also where most installations go wrong: the fire is too tall, the screen ends up at neck height, or the heat washes the underside of the panel.
The Summit is a corner electric fireplace with TV above installation designed into it: low body, controlled heat path, and a gap you can measure rather than guess.
Corner Electric Fireplace With Tv Above at a Glance
- Low 22-inch body, designed for a screen above
- True 4-inch clearance gap at the top
- Heat path directed forward, away from the wall
- Hidden cable route down the back of the unit
- 5,200 BTU heater with thermostat and remote
- Fits a standard corner with 5cm side clearance
Who it suits: a living room or den where the television is already wall-mounted or about to be, and the corner is the only place it can go.
The two numbers that matter
Thirty-two inches is the height most people want from floor to the bottom of the screen, measured while sitting down. The Summit is 22 inches tall, which leaves 10 inches for a slim mount and a 4-inch clearance gap.
The second number is clearance. Warm air leaves the top of the firebox, and a television directly above it will run warmer than its designer intended. Four inches is the minimum we would accept, and six is better.
Heat can also be switched off entirely, and in most homes the fire under a television runs as flame only for nine months of the year. The heater matters for the other three.
Heating performance and room coverage
The element is a 1,500W fan-forced unit rated at 5,200 BTU. That is the practical ceiling on a standard 120V circuit, and any corner unit claiming more from a normal plug is inventing a number.
In practice a corner electric fireplace with tv above holds 400 to 600 square feet comfortably, and helps in a room up to about 1,000 square feet when the doors are shut and the walls are insulated. A corner placement spreads that heat along two walls instead of one, which feels warmer than the number suggests.
The flame runs independently of the heater. Turn the heat off and the fire becomes lighting, which is how most people use it for eight months of the year.
The most common mistake with a corner electric fireplace with tv above is buying it for the whole floor plan rather than the room you sit in. Match the unit to the room and the thermostat will cycle calmly instead of running flat out all evening.
Specifications and delivery
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | EP-CORNER-SUMMIT |
| Type | Low-profile corner firebox |
| Body height | 22 inch |
| Heat output | 5,200 BTU / 1,500W |
| Heat direction | Forward, away from the wall |
| Cable route | Rear channel, 40mm |
| Controls | Remote, panel, 1–9h timer |
| Clearance | 4 inch minimum to screen, 5cm each side |
| Cord | 72-inch, standard 120V plug |
| Sizes | 40 and 48 inch front width |
| Price | From $689 |
| Delivery | 2–5 business days, flat $50 under $1,000, free over $1,000 |
We check the flame, thermostat, cord and plug before dispatch, then ship it tracked.
Placement and clearances
Measure both returns of the corner, from the corner out to the nearest door, window or radiator. The shorter of the two decides which size you can fit, and it is the measurement people forget.
Leave 25cm above the unit and 5cm to each side wall. In front, keep 90cm clear, because a corner gathers furniture and a sofa pushed against the glass will trap warm air and trip the cut-off.
Think about the socket before you commit. A corner electric fireplace with tv above needs a standard outlet within 72 inches, and the cord exits on the right of the body. If the nearest socket is on the wrong side, plan a lead or move the socket rather than stretching a cable across a doorway.
Finally, look at what the fire will reflect. Glass on a wall facing a television shows the screen, which is distracting. A corner beside a window reflects daylight in the afternoon, which most people like.
Running costs
Full heat draws 1.5 kWh an hour. At the US average of about 15 cents per kWh, that is roughly 22 to 23 cents an hour.
On the thermostat, a typical evening lands nearer 15 to 17 cents, because the element cycles rather than running continuously. Flame-only mode draws a few watts and costs pennies.
Compare that with a gas fire, which costs more per hour to run in most US markets once standing charges are counted, or with solid fuel, which costs more again and takes an evening to light properly.
The Department of Energy explains how resistance heating is priced per kilowatt hour. Ten minutes there will save you guessing at running costs.
Installation without a trade
There is no flue, no gas and no vent, so a standard install needs no qualified fitter and no inspection afterwards.
- Measure both corner returns and check the unit clears every skirting board and window return before you unpack it.
- Move it into position with two people. Corner units are awkward rather than heavy, and one person will inevitably twist the frame trying to lift it alone.
- Level the feet against both walls. A corner out of square is normal; adjustable feet take up 12mm, which covers almost every room.
- Route the cord to the nearest outlet, keeping it behind the base rather than across the floor where it collects dust and gets kicked.
- Run the flame for ten minutes, then heat on low for five, then full output. If anything rattles at full heat, stop and call us.
The whole job takes about thirty minutes. If you are wall-mounting rather than placing a freestanding unit, add twenty minutes for the brackets.
Choosing the right size
We stock this corner electric fireplace with tv above in 40 inch, 48 inch. All options share the same body height, so the decision is about width rather than height.
Start from the wall returns. If both are under 40 inches, choose a smaller body; a wide unit in a short corner crowds the doorway and looks wedged in rather than fitted.
Then look at the room. A 400 square foot room suits any size, while a 600 square foot open-plan space benefits from the wider option, because heat leaves a wider outlet and the flame fills more of the corner.
If you are between sizes, go up. Buyers who regret a corner fireplace almost always regret buying small.
Care and safety
Wipe the glass with a non-ammonia cleaner and a microfibre cloth, only when the unit is cool. Hot glass and cold cleaner is how crazing starts, and no polish fixes it afterwards.
Dust the surround monthly. A painted surround shows dust less than black glass, but it shows fingerprints more, so keep a dry cloth nearby.
Vacuum the intake grille every few weeks and keep fabric away from it. The overheat cut-off will protect the unit, but it cannot protect your evening.
Check the plug and cord once a year for warmth or discolouration. A corner unit is often plugged in behind furniture, where a loose plug goes unnoticed for a decade.
What ownership looks like in year three
No fuel to buy, no ash to carry, no flue to sweep. The running cost is electricity and the maintenance is dust and glass.
The LED flame is rated for tens of thousands of hours, which is years of daily evening use. If an element fails inside the 12 month warranty we replace the unit rather than posting you a part and a diagram.
Returns run 30 days on unopened units, so if the corner turns out to be the wrong corner, you have time. Keep the carton for a week after delivery and photograph the glass before you recycle the packaging.
Three mistakes to avoid
Buying for the whole floor plan. A corner electric fireplace with tv above heats 400 to 600 square feet in practice. Buy it for a bigger space and you will spend the winter disappointed by arithmetic rather than by the product.
Sharing the circuit. At full heat these draw 12.5 amps. A kettle or a second heater on the same circuit will trip the breaker, and the fireplace will get the blame.
Ignoring the corner itself. Corners are rarely square, and a unit forced into one will show a gap on one wall for as long as you own it. Adjust the feet, pack the gap, and check with a spirit level before you throw the packaging away.
Mounting the television safely
Fix the bracket into studs or into masonry, never into plasterboard alone, and check that the bottom of the screen clears the top of the fire by at least four inches.
If the wall behind the fireplace is dot-and-dab plasterboard, use a resin anchor. A television bracket that pulls out of the wall is a much worse afternoon than a slightly over-engineered fixing.
Cable management that stays tidy
The Summit has a 40mm channel down the back for power and HDMI, and a lip at the base that hides the last few inches. Run the television cables down the same channel and bring them out behind the unit, where nobody looks.
Leave a service loop of 30cm so the unit can slide forward for cleaning without unplugging anything.
Clearances that keep a screen alive
The four-inch gap under the screen is not decoration. Warm air leaving the top of the firebox will raise the temperature of anything directly above it, and televisions are rated for ambient rooms, not for a column of rising heat.
That is the reason this corner electric fireplace with tv above runs its outlet forward rather than straight up. A corner electric fireplace with tv above from another brand often points the heat at the screen, and the panel’s own cooling has to fight it.
If you can give six inches rather than four, take it. Every extra inch lowers the temperature the screen sees, and a corner electric fireplace with tv above installation done properly lasts as long as the television.
How it compares to the rest of the range
If the television needs a stand rather than a wall mount, the corner TV stand carries it. For a lower, deeper fire, the Aperture is the standard choice.
The Ember Peak standard
Every fire we ship is bench-tested before it leaves the yard. We inspect the flame with the heater off, check the thermostat, and test the cord and plug, because a fireplace that arrives with a rattle is one you resent for years.
Delivery arrives tracked within 2 to 5 business days. Shipping is a flat $50 under $1,000 and free over $1,000, with a $150 minimum order. Anything unclear before or after the sale reaches a human on the contact page, and we will tell you when a different model suits your corner better.
Compare the full corner range on the corner electric fireplaces page, or read our sizing guide before you commit.
Common questions
How much gap do I need under the television?
Four inches minimum, six is better.
Will the heat damage a television?
Not at the specified clearance. The heat path runs forward, not up the wall.
Can the heater run with the television on?
Yes, and most people do in winter. The screen warms slightly, which is harmless.
What size television suits it?
Up to 65 inches, wall-mounted. Bigger is fine if the wall allows.
Is it hard to install?
No. The unit is freestanding and the television uses its own bracket.
What sizes does it come in?
We stock it in 40 inch, 48 inch. All sizes share the same body height, so choosing one is a decision about width.
Does it include a remote and timer?
Yes. The box includes a remote, an adjustable thermostat, a 1–9 hour timer and the fixings.
If you are replacing an open fire or a gas fire that no longer works, this corner electric fireplace with tv above is the least disruptive route back to a working hearth. Nothing structural changes, nothing needs sweeping, and the whole job takes under an hour.
Every unit ships from our own yard rather than a third-party warehouse, which is why we can tell you honestly what fits your corner and what does not. We would rather talk you out of the wrong size than sell you one and post you a returns label.
Order the Summit Corner Electric Fireplace with TV Above today. It ships in 2 to 5 business days with tracking, and orders over $1,000 ship free.
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