Can you put a fan in a wood burning 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.

Do fireplace inserts have fans?

Most fireplace blowers and fans are used in a prefabricated fireplace insert. Fireplace inserts with blower can dramatically improve the efficiency of the warm air circulating into the living space and will save energy.

Do wood stove fans really work?

While the main benefits are clearly aimed at comfort rather than payback and money saving, the stove fan does reduce the heat demand of the stove. This means that it requires less fuel to heat the room, and consequently lowers my bills.

Do chimney fans work?

How does a chimney fan work? The chimney fan is mounted onto the top of your chimney. When the chimney fan is turned on, it creates a negative pressure in the chimney, causing smoke to be extracted up the chimney and fresh air to be drawn to the fire, which in turn ensures effective combustion.

Do wood burning fireplace inserts need electricity?

As with freestanding wood stoves, wood fireplace inserts won’t typically require a source of electricity. If a wood insert has a blower then it will typically require an electrical supply in order to operate.

Where should you place a stove fan?

Where should I place my Ecofan? Be sure to position the Ecofan on a smooth flat surface on your stovetop near the side or back of the stove where cooler air can be drawn from behind and over the cooling fins. Do not place your Ecofan in front of the stovepipe or at the front of the stove.

Where should you place a wood burner fan?

A woodburner fan sits on top of the stove, usually as far back as possible (and always to the rear of the flue pipe). Placing the fan at the back of the stove means it is able to blow the full extend of heat being created across the top of the stove in an outward direction.

Are fireplace inserts worth it?

Are Fireplace Inserts Worth the Money? Savings: Fireplace inserts can help you to cut down on your heating bill. A fireplace insert is not recommended as a sole use of heating but when used in conjunction with turning down your thermostat, can save you money on your heating bill.