Electric fireplace smells like somethings burning

[jeffwilliams1954]

Has anyone had their fireplace smell like something was burning inside it? Mine worked fine for a year straight and now it won't hardly put out any heat and smells. Let me know what might be the problem.

[H. John Kohl]

Yes, Check out this post. Definitely pull it out and check the wiring close.

[adelmoll]

If it smells like it is burning, IT IS.

Helen

[snfexpress]

When I fixed ours, I used wire nuts. Since then, no problems.

[Dave Anderson]

FOR SURE, pull your fireplace out, take the top off and you will see a terminal block (a plastic unit where the wires are connected). This will probably be charred! ours was to the point it must have been a minor fire. Call the MFG they will send a service rep to your spot and replace the terminal block. This is what we did ....Dave