Electric fireplace heaters are further enhanced by modern technology that allows for lifelike, flickering flames, the sounds of crackling wood, and excellent supplemental heat. When you decide which electric fireplace model fits your style, you need to assess the area that it will be placed in. Fireplaces are available in wall or corner mantel packages, freestanding stoves, wall units, infrared heaters and more.

An electric fireplace heater lets you enjoy the warmth and glow of a fire without the hassle of toting logs and starting a real fire, not to mention cleaning the ash from the fireplace. While an electric fireplace heater is neat and easy to use, if it has started making loud, unusual noises, something is wrong that needs addressing. With the right tools and know-how, you can troubleshoot and repair the problem yourself and get back to enjoying your fireplace heater.

First, check all the connections on your electric fireplace heater and tighten all the screws. The vibrations caused by the fan motor can slowly loosen any connectors and cause the heater to rattle during operation.

Next, clean the blower fan. Depending on your electric convector heater fireplace model, you may need to remove a cover or panel to access the blower fan. Dust the blower with a soft cloth, or use a soft brush attachment on a vacuum to remove the dust and dirt from the blower fan. Dust buildup can cause the heater to become excessively noisy.

Next, watch the flames and see if the noise coincides with the flame movements. A flame rod attaches to the flame motor to mimic the movements of real flames. A damaged rod can rub against other internal parts and needs replacing to quiet the infrared heater fireplace.

And finally, turn off the heater and only operate the fireplace flames. If you hear excessive grinding, replace the flame motor. If you hear a buzzing noise, replace the flame speed control, if applicable. Turn on the heater if the flame motor does not create excessive noise. If the heater creates the noise, replace the blower motor on the heater.