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Fireplace Insert Blowers and Fans
Fireplace insert blowers and fans allow you to increase the efficiency of your fireplace by improving air circulation and distribution. A fireplace insert equipped with a blower or fan system can also warm an area more quickly and evenly than one without either of these accessories. The only thing you have to keep in mind when selecting a fan or blower is that some insert models already come with them. Be certain to check your owner's manual before ordering.
By Steven from USA on November 9, 2012
On the sides of the fireplace are two more vents, 8" by 11" approx. so the heat can escape from the sides of the insert. Can I install a fan somewhere? There are no glass doors on the front. Are there battery-operated fans?
By Staff on November 9, 2012
Answer:
From your description, this sounds like an older style of insert manufactured by Majestic or a similar company. These companies used a "heat exchanger" design as you mention, as well as the additional side ducts. The side ducts on most of these units came with 110 volt fans installed.The fans would actually push air inward to the back of the insert. The air would then circulate around the back of the insert and then out through the large top opening. Most fans used now are squirrel cage types, which are mounted in the front bottom of the insert.
By Leslie from New York on December 11, 2012
By Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional on December 12, 2012
Answer:
A blower is intended to circulate heated air into the room from the fireplace, rather than to assist in drafting issues. In your scenario, it would be necessary to extend the chimney to alleviate the pressure issue caused by the wind.If extending the chimney is not an option, you may try using an anti-draft type of cap, which is designed to prevent against wind-induced backdrafts. Is your chimney a masonry type or a manufactured pipe?
By kelly sanchez from Auburn, WA on October 21, 2012
By Tyler M. - Fireplace Specialist on October 22, 2012
Answer:
Unfortunately, no. All of our blowers are model-specific and we do not carry one for this particular model. We apologize for the inconvenience.By Rich from Sioux City,Iowa on October 31, 2012
By Tyler M. - Fireplace Specialist on October 31, 2012
Answer:
If your fireplace is a FMI/DESA model DVF36, you can use either of these two blowers:FMI Rotary Type Fan Blower with Magnetic Attachment.
FMI Thermal/Rheostat Controlled Squirrel Cage Type Blower.
By Bob J from Belcamp, MD on December 16, 2012
By Tyler M. - Fireplace Specialist on December 17, 2012
Answer:
Monessen DFS vent-free fireplace systems use the BLOTMC Forced Air Fireplace and Firebox Blower with Variable Thermostat Control.By Jayne Pilot from Brampton, Ontario on November 8, 2012
By Tyler M. - Fireplace Specialist on November 8, 2012
Answer:
This will depend on the model of your current fireplace.By Melanie from Arenzville, IL on January 16, 2013
By Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional on January 16, 2013
Answer:
Unfortunately, the fan will not perform past its rated RPM or amperage, so there is not an effective was to increase output from the fan. Many models of fireplaces offer 2 or 3 fan options, with some of the fans producing more output than others. If you would like to provide the manufacturer and model number of the unit, I will be happy to look into potential fan options.- Empire FBB5 Automatic Single-Speed Blower - For Breckenridge Fireboxes
- Empire Variable Speed Control - For FBB5 Automatic Single-Speed Blowers
- Vantage Hearth Squirrel Cage Manual Variable Speed Blower Kit
- Vantage Hearth Triple Fan Blower System
- Majestic BLOTDL Variable Thermostat Forced Air Firebox Blower - For Lo-Rider See-Thru, Peninsula, and Corner Vent Free Fireboxes
- Majestic FA2A Firebox Blower - For Universal Vent Free Radiant Fireboxes
- Majestic BLOTMC Variable Thermostat Forced Air Blower
