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Guide
Can I put a TV above my fireplace?
Often yes, but it depends on the fire. Heat rises, TVs don’t like it, and every maker sets its own rules. Here’s what to check before you build the wall.
It depends on the fire
- Electric fires are the easiest. The Ambe electric fires we sell list a TV clearance of 150 mm above the glass in their installation details.
- Gas fires can often have a TV above, if the model is designed for it. Escea says its newer DS and DF series allow a TV 200 mm above the fire. Some models need a mantel or a recess to get that clearance, and makers usually call it a recommendation, not a guarantee.
- Wood fires put out a lot of radiant heat and the flue runs up the wall behind, so a TV directly above is rarely a good idea. Put it on another wall, or ask us about the specific fire.
Fires on our site with a TV clearance in their installation details: Ambe Linear 50, Ambe Linear 72, Ambe Multi 49, Ambe Multi 65, Ambe Square 30. Each fire page lists the maker’s clearances under For architects & builders.
The checks before you build
- The fire’s installation manual. It sets the minimum distance to the TV, and to any mantel or shelf. We follow it exactly.
- A mantel helps. A mantel that sticks out at least as far as the TV is deep deflects heat away from the screen (Rinnai’s gas fire guide).
- Your TV’s warranty. Some TV makers don’t cover a TV mounted above a fireplace (also noted in Rinnai’s guide). Check yours.
- The wall cavity. Media walls hide the flue, gas line and power. The framing, linings and venting have to suit the fire, so plan them with us before the builder starts.
- Viewing height. A fire plus clearance plus TV puts the screen high, so check it from where you’ll sit.
Sources
Official guidance we checked when writing this page (November 2026). Rules and fees change, so check the source or ask us before you rely on a figure.
Good to Know
Common questions
How far above a gas fire can a TV go?
It depends on the model. Escea says its newer DS and DF series allow a TV 200 mm above the fire; other models need more, or a mantel. The installation manual decides.
Can I put a TV above a wood burner?
It’s rarely a good idea because of the heat. Put the TV on another wall, or ask us about the specific fire.
Do I need a mantel?
Some fires need one to meet the TV clearance. A mantel at least as deep as the TV helps deflect heat away from it.
Questions?
Talk to a local expert
Free advice and an accurate installation quote from our team in Tauriko, Tauranga.
What happens next
- 1Tell us about your homeWe reply within 2 working hours to messages, or call us now.
- 2Free site checkWe look at where it’ll go, the flue route and the rules for your section.
- 3One clear quoteA written price for the fire, flue and installation.
- 4InstalledUsually 4–6 weeks after you say yes. Most of that is council consent, which we handle. The install is usually one day.