Can you put a gas heater in a fireplace?

A gas fireplace insert is used to convert a regular wood burning masonry fireplace into an effective gas heating system. The standard for an older home is a traditional wood burning fireplace which is inefficient and pollutes the environment.

Can you get blower for gas fireplace?

Yes, you can add a fan/blower to most gas and wood fireplaces, inserts, and stoves. You will need to find a fireplace rated fan that will fit your fireplace and follow all instructions for installation in the unit’s manual.

Does a gas fireplace need a blower?

Gas fireplaces do not need a blower. Gas fireplaces can be used for hours without a blower as long as the gas fireplace is well vented. This is because a gas fireplace blower is an external unit. It is not an in-built part of the gas fireplace, so the gas fireplace can function without the blower.

How much does it cost to install a gas fireplace blower?

A professional fireplace service company charges about $400 to do the job (parts and labor). But you can replace the blower with a complete motor/fan blower assembly yourself in about an hour for less than $140. Many gas fireplaces use a blower to drive warm air out into the room.

Can I add a blower to my vented gas fireplace?

A fireplace blower can be added to most existing gas or wood-burning vented and non-vented fireplaces. When shopping for blowers, you need to make sure to get the model that is designed for your fuel-type and will fit inside your fireplace.

What is a fireplace blower called?

Fireplace blowers are commonly called names such as (fireplace fan, fireplace heater, fireplace circulator, fireplace heater blower, heater fan, fireplace blower fan, squirrel cage blower, fireplace blower insert, forced air blower, fireplace insert blower, tangential blower, forced air fan).

What is the purpose of a fireplace blower?

A fireplace fan blower uses a space behind the fireplace to heat up air before it’s blown out into the room. This conductive heat transfer uses new air pulled in through vents, not air from your fire. This means the draft of your fireplace unit is not affected at all.

Is it cheaper to run the heater or gas fireplace?

A modern furnace is more efficient in turning gas into heat than a gas fireplace. This means that although a furnace costs more to run per hour than a gas fireplace, it turns more of that energy into heat and can warm a whole house rather than a single room.

How do I make my gas fireplace warmer?

How to Get Maximum Heat Output From Your Gas Fireplace

1. Setting thermostat to the maximum value.
2. Ensuring flue damper and fireplace are well sealed to prevent warm air from escaping.
3. Using a blower to spread warm air evenly throughout the room.

How do I circulate the heat in my gas fireplace?

Place the box fan on low, facing INTO the space where your fireplace is, blowing the cool air at the unit. This will cause a convection reaction and the hot air will be forced away from the burning unit. If in a small room, the hot air will be moving out the door into larger spaces in no time.