Do not guesstimate if you are not good with measurements.
Can i add a blower to my gas fireplace.
Gas fireplaces are typically installed with a fan also called a blower.
Bust out a tape measure.
Invented gas appliances are illegal in some places.
Usually this is a knock out plate located at the bottom of the fireplace insert.
They can burn to look like a real fire and come in all shapes sizes and styles.
In the last couple of years there have been many advances made to gas log sets.
You are absolutely right.
They may also provide instructions on hooking it up or offer installation as a service.
You can make use of support brackets.
A blower isn t going to reduce any air quality problems created by combustion.
Timothy ward dec 21 2014 10 08am 2.
Replaced with direct vent gas products in 2015.
With the fireplace completely cool open the fireplace insert where you will be installing the fireplace blower.
Remove the screws that hold the insert cover in place.
One can also be professionally installed by a fireplace repair contractor.
When you have it pushed as far back as possible then pull it forward 1 4 inch.
I would never install an invented fireplace even if local codes permit it.
You should put the blower in the far back of the fireplace.
It may be necessary to use a small amount of wd40 to loosen the screws.
I would contact the manufacturer of the fireplace.
You can operate an enclosed vented gas fireplace without turning on the fan for as long as you need to.
In fact since it uses electricity it may be a bit less efficient.
You can also google dangers of vent free to do more research.
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.
Then put the motor in the blower space.
Just about no one shares the first requirement with consumers about vent free products.
Adding a blower to a gas 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.
Either by phone or on the web they should have a blower designed for your fireplace.
Gas log sets now have remote controls and blowers.