After buying my electric fireplace under 5 months, my fireplace throws a sign CO error code on my electric fireplace element.
Previously, I solved E1-E2-E3-E5 error code issues on my own and wrote a whole blog with detailed explanations, even how to fix it.
So, after some research, I fix my issue with the CO error code.
In this blog, I am going to solve your issue with my expertise, which I accumulated in 4 years of using electric fireplaces.
What does CO mean in the electric fireplace problem solution is waiting for you below.
So, CO error codes occur most often among the other errors.
What does CO mean in the electric fireplace?
in short,
An electronic glitch or closed rolling door of your fireplace is the cause of the CO error code in an electric fireplace, which can be easily solved.
Old electric fireplace owners can relate to this error because it usually happens to old-model electric fireplaces.
How to solve this issue and what triggers it all, I am going to discuss in this blog.
So, keep reading.
What Does CO Mean On Electric Fireplace
An electronic glitch or closed rolling door of your fireplace is the cause of the CO error code in an electric fireplace, which can be easily solved.
The latest models of fireplaces come with sensors that help to monitor the surroundings for proper ventilation to prevent the chances of E3 overheating errors in the electric fireplace.
You are facing this issue because you are using a rolling door TV stand along with your electric unit.
How to Fix an Electric Fireplace CO error?
- To fix this issue, first, we need to give some time to cool down, by unplugging it for at least 30-45 minutes from the power source and plugging it back, if this doesn’t work then keep reading.
- Ensure, your electric fireplace gets enough air to maintain a healthy temperature inside the fireplace, and keep open your fireplace door while it is turned on.
- This fix can reset all the settings of your fireplace but doing it is the only way to solve this CO error, Reset your product to default factory settings.
- If nothing works then, your problem is more serious than any other contact your manufacturer’s helpline the only solution left, or find a professional electric fireplace expert.
Are the Flames Real in Electric Fireplaces?
No, those flames you see in the electric fireplace are not real flames in the first place. They are created by LED lights which create some real-looking flames.
The mirrors create an illusion of depth and movement by reflecting the light. Some of the latest models of electric fireplaces have some cool features such as adjustment of brightness and color modification.
Some of them also allow you to customize the look according to your room’s surroundings which sounds amazing.
Right???
Do electric fireplaces release carbon monoxide?
Electric fireplaces do not emit carbon monoxide (CO) since they don’t rely on burning fuels like wood or gas for heat generation.
Carbon monoxide is a gas that is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, formed during the combustion process of fuels such as gas or wood.
The leakage and collection of carbon monoxide in your house through the fireplace can cause serious damage to your health such as headaches, fatigue, confusion, and many more.
In the long term, it can cause lung damage and many breathing diseases.
So, proper ventilation of carbon monoxide is necessary if you want to live a healthy life in the future.