Although a gas blower won t increase the radiant heat it will blow the convection heat further into the room than it would have reached normally.
Can i add a blower to my gas fireplace.
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If you have a gas fireplace or fireplace insert the manual it came with should specify if it is compatible with a blower or fan kit.
Either by phone or on the web they should have a blower designed for your fireplace.
By installing a blower you will be able to distribute the warmth coming from the fireplace to all areas of the room by placing it directly in front of the fireplace or in an open area like a doorway near the fireplace.
Most blower fans on fireplaces and stoves will move air in the range of 75 250 cubic feet per minute.
You can t use a blower if you don t have one.
Most circulating fireplaces include the option to install a blower.
Turn your blower on or turn it off it s your choice.
Whether or not you can install a blower kit in your fireplace depends on the type of fireplace that you have.
Most gas log manufacturers claim that their gas logs produce radiant and convection heat.
Fan adjustments can be done manually or with many gas fireplaces today can be done with a multi function remote control.
Blowers sadly cannot be put on gas logs but that doesn t mean there aren t any viable solutions out there for you to try.
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Fans will increase the heat transfer efficiency of your fireplace or stove.
They may also provide instructions on hooking it up or offer installation as a service.
Our experts here at the fireplace place will tell you that your best bet is to simply add a blower to your fireplace or install a direct vent insert.
Many of our gas fireplace models that have louvers or grills on the front can have a fan kit added.
I would contact the manufacturer of the fireplace.
Can i install a blower or fan kit on my fireplace after the fireplace has been installed.
Your local fireplace dealer can help you identify which gas fireplace inserts have the best blowers.
All gas fireplace inserts supply radiant heat but a blower provides an instant powerful heat boost.