Many of our gas fireplace models that have louvers or grills on the front can have a fan kit added.
Can i add a blower to my gas fireplace.
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They may also provide instructions on hooking it up or offer installation as a service.
Can i install a blower or fan kit on my fireplace after the fireplace has been installed.
Whether or not you can install a blower kit in your fireplace depends on the type of fireplace that you have.
You can t use a blower if you don t have one.
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.
You will want to make sure that electricity is run to the junction box underneath the fireplace first before ordering installing a fan kit.
Also it is helpful for you to know how a gas blower works.
Most blower fans on fireplaces and stoves will move air in the range of 75 250 cubic feet per minute.
Most gas log manufacturers claim that their gas logs produce radiant and convection heat.
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.
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.
Fans will increase the heat transfer efficiency of your fireplace or stove.
Fan adjustments can be done manually or with many gas fireplaces today can be done with a multi function remote control.
Most circulating fireplaces include the option to install a blower.
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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.
Either by phone or on the web they should have a blower designed for your fireplace.
All gas fireplace inserts supply radiant heat but a blower provides an instant powerful heat boost.
In addition you will save money on your heating bill.
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Your local fireplace dealer can help you identify which gas fireplace inserts have the best blowers.