Can I add a blower to my wood stove?
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.
How do I control the airflow in my wood stove?
Modern Stoves
- Open both front dampers completely before starting a fire.
- Place wood in the firebox and light the fire.
- Allow the fire to burn for between 10 to 30 minutes before adjusting the dampers.
- Close the front damper slowly and observe the smoke escaping from the chimney.
Why does my wood stove have a fan?
A wood burning stove fan helps keep the warm air circulating even after the fire has burned out. The warm stove continues to radiate heat, which continues to be circulated, keeping the house comfortable longer after the fire’s gone.
What is the best fan for a wood stove?
Best Wood Burning Stove Fans Compared
| Model | Details |
|---|---|
| OUR TOP PICK ECOFAN AirMax | Price: $$$ – Saves up to 18% fuel – Heats up to 38% faster – Made in Canada – 2 year warranty |
| CWLAKON 4 Blade | Price: $ – Quiet operation – 2 year warranty – Great value |
| BUDGET PICK Voda 4 Blade | Price: $ – Quiet operation – 2 year warranty |
Do fireplace blowers really work?
A blower can make your fireplace more efficient, however, by using the fire’s heat to create warm air. 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 do I make my fireplace blower quieter?
They also have a fan speed adjustment switch so you can strike a balance between blower speed and noise level. But if the fan gets loaded with dust or the motor bearings wear, the blower will make a rumbling noise at all speeds. Sometimes it’s possible to remove the blower and clean the fan blades to quiet it.
How do I get the most heat out of my wood stove?
To get the most heat from your stove, try burning hardwoods such as ash, hawthorn or yew. The only downside is that as they are denser, they take longer to season than softwoods, often making them more expensive. If it works out better for you, you can buy a large quantity of ‘wet’ logs and season your own firewood.
What is the lever on the bottom of my wood stove?
The handle looks like coiled wire. This is a flue vent to control how much air passes over the fire and up the stove. The wire is in a small oval shape.
How hot should you run your wood stove?
Depending on need I try to stay between 500°F & 700°F. Much higher and some of the steel will start to glow red. Your best creosote controls are if your wood is well seasoned and you have either an internal flue and/or your flue is insulated. Keep the flue gases warm and dry and you will not have a problem.
What is the blower on a fireplace for?
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.
