Fireplace Ventilator/Blower Insert ?

bigdog · 08-26-2010, 06:09 AM

Hi....

I'm looking to install a ventilator blower into my fireplace for this winter, to help circulate the hot air back into the living space, rather than just go 'up the chimney'.

Can folks give me suggestions and recommnedations of products available, and expected cost to purchase.

Looking for local retail sources where this could be purchased, as well as any Internet sites you can recommend.

Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated !

Bigdog

SIKSUKR · 08-26-2010, 12:15 PM

I have a woodstove insert with a 2 speed fan.Don't have any info on mine as far as price but I will tell you that it blows an incredible amount of heat compared to the fireplace without it.Go for it.

RLW · 08-26-2010, 07:05 PM

When I did my family room over which has a ventilator fireplace I placed a 6" IMC boxer fan (Model # WS2107F-2 which was made in Rochester NH) in each intake (both sides). I then hard wired them in with a variac so I could control the speed. The units are still in place and working like

after 22 years of wonderful service.

08-26-2010, 06:09 AM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,443 Thanks: 339 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	Fireplace Ventilator/Blower Insert ? Hi.... I'm looking to install a ventilator blower into my fireplace for this winter, to help circulate the hot air back into the living space, rather than just go 'up the chimney'. Can folks give me suggestions and recommnedations of products available, and expected cost to purchase. Looking for local retail sources where this could be purchased, as well as any Internet sites you can recommend. Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated ! Bigdog

08-26-2010, 12:15 PM	#2
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I have a woodstove insert with a 2 speed fan.Don't have any info on mine as far as price but I will tell you that it blows an incredible amount of heat compared to the fireplace without it.Go for it. __________________ SIKSUKR

08-26-2010, 07:05 PM	#3
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	Ventilator fan (s) When I did my family room over which has a ventilator fireplace I placed a 6" IMC boxer fan (Model # WS2107F-2 which was made in Rochester NH) in each intake (both sides). I then hard wired them in with a variac so I could control the speed. The units are still in place and working like after 22 years of wonderful service. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.