When the weather is chilly, there’s nothing like sitting by a cozy fireplace to take the chill off. But sometimes, something goes wrong with your electric fireplace and it stops working.

One of the first things you should do when your electric fireplace isn’t working is to look for where the fuse is located on the unit. This will help you troubleshoot the issue before calling in a professional technician to fix it for you.

Check the owner’s manual for your specific model of electric fireplace to find out where the fuse is located. It should have a picture of where it is and instructions on how to locate it.

If the manual doesn’t have a picture or you aren’t sure where the fuse is, check for a power switch that may be near the fireplace or in your home’s electrical panel. Flip this switch back and forth to reset the fuse if it’s tripped.

Then, inspect the wiring behind the power switch to see if it’s frayed or bare. If the wires are frayed or bare, you should call an electrician to check the wiring before you do anything else.

Once you have checked the wiring, replace the fuse with a new one that has the same amperage rating as the one that blew. Make sure that the new fuse is placed in the socket and tightened properly, or you could damage the socket.

Once you’ve repaired the wiring and replaced the fuse, try turning on the electric fireplace again. If the problem persists, then you may need to call in a professional technician for assistance.