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Can you add a blower to a ventless gas fireplace?
You can put in a fireplace blower in most fireplaces. Vent-free fireplaces, vented fireplaces, gas fireplaces, and wood-burning fireplaces can all benefit from a fireplace blower. The best option is to put in the blower while installing the gas fireplace.
Does a ventless fireplace need a blower?
Yes, you can run your fireplace without a blower. Since the blower is on the unit’s exterior, it does not affect the unit’s fuel efficiency or drafting. It is a tool to help circulate the heat and provide warmth further into the home.
How do you keep your house warm with a gas fireplace?
Heat the area of the home where you spend the most time (often the great room or basement) with a gas fireplace by turning the thermostat down and the fireplace up. This keeps those rooms warm and comfortable and reduces the amount of money spent heating rooms that aren’t in use.
Will a heat powered fan work with a fireplace?
Just set it in the right place, and the heat from your fireplace or stove will turn the fans and blow HOT AIR exactly where you want it! If you have a large room or large house to heat, you already know that a FAN is the best thing for getting the heat to be dispersed throughout your living space.
Do blowers really help a fireplace?
With a fireplace blower, you won’t have to rely on your home’s central heating to create a warm and comfortable living environment during the cold winter months. Some heat will still be lost out of the chimney, but the blower will create warm air that’s expelled into your home. As a result, it will help your fireplace produce more heat.
How can I vent my ventless fireplace?
Check your Local Codes First.
Does my fireplace need a blower?
Yes, you can run a gas fireplace without a blower because a blower is not part of the components of a gas fireplace. A blower is a mere appendage that you can install on your gas or even wood fireplace to enhance the heating process. If you wish to add a blower to your gas fireplace, you may have to purchase it later.
What kind of fireplaces can use blowers?
You can install a blower in either a gas or wood-burning fireplace, assuming you have a “circulating” fireplace. While blowers are most commonly installed in gas fireplaces, they can still be installed wood-burning fireplaces. As long as you have a circulating fireplace, you can install a blower in it.