Fireplace Blower Kit Comparison - Ours vs. Cheap eBay & Amazon Kits

In this video, Terry explains the differences between a fireplace blower kit purchased from FireplaceBlowersOnline.com and cheaper alternative kits found on eBay and Amazon. The cheaper kits on eBay and Amazon are often sold by third party resellers and entirely manufactured overseas. In many cases, our installation instructions and product descriptions have been plagiarized directly from our website. You will also find that the cheaper kits have limited to no customer service and no published phone numbers. Furthermore, the cheaper kits often use inferior quality components, such as sleeve bearing motors and outboard bearings. These bearings tend to fail prematurely and are often times much louder than their ball bearing counterparts.
Here's the kit we compare in the video:
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[@supersman2000]

This guy is cool I called them on a Sunday and he personally took my call and helped me even though it was after hours and he was out with his family. Good product good people!

[@natanpierce495]

Awesome! It's nice to know there is still quality things being made, prepared and sold by some professionals who know what you are doing!

[@austinlyons2558]

My wife gave a me link to order a blower for my mom’s fireplace. I went on KZbin to look for some easy instructions. Ironically your video came up and the blower I ordered was yours. I’m so grateful. Thanks for making a quality product, and proving it.

[@nedmilburn]

Not ironically but coincidentally... lol Have a good one! It's all good!!

[@iamround2it]

Great video Terry. The old saying of "you get what you pay for" certainly applies here. Thanks for creating this video and your company is now in my log if/when I need any fireplace parts.

[@fireplaceblowers]

Thank you very much Ed, really appreciate that!!

[@gavinlee1935]

Our fan went out and the fireplace store wanted $300 for new blower and installation (fan died after 4 years- not too bad). Ouch. I had a hard time figuring out what blower I needed so I went to the website and sent an email and got a reply within 12 hrs. Mine was an oddball so I sent a picture and Jason figured out the model. Ordered online and received in 3 days- very fast. Packed in foam so it wouldn't be damaged. Just rolling the fan with my fingers I could tell it was ball bearings- very smooth with no side to side play (the old fan would barely roll- probably why my electric bill was so high the motor trying to turn those locked up cheap non ball bearings). I got out my tools ready to spend the Saturday night doing the big install only to find I was all done in about 15 minutes (two slip on connectors and a ground wire only- my kids had fun helping). Thank you Jason. My family is enjoying a cold Sunday morning by the warm fireplace and I saved over $200 using fireplace blowers. It is very quiet- it is hard to know when it is on. Thank you- Justin

[@tomcarrington7716]

Gavin Lee ok

[@jdavidking]

Your company provides a great fireplace blower and an great example of good old American quality customer service. I ordered your GFK160-KT blower. It absolutely improved the heat distribution for our fireplace... which my wife noticed immediately. Your website had everything I needed (e.g. videos, manuals, and testimonials) before I placed my online order via your website. I had a quick question regarding my fireplace electrical setup. So, I called your customer service phone number. Your customer service phone was quickly answered and an articulate expert quickly understood and answered my specific question. After purchasing your fireplace blower, I was informed with a simple and informative email with an order tracking number and how to contact you if I had an issue with the delivery or installation. It was simple to order and to install. This was a very informative video about fireplace blower kits. Thank you.

[@fireplaceblowers]

Just seeing this now, thank you very much for the kind words! Means the world to our entire team to hear comments like this. Cheers! -Jason

[@b-rent4733]

Just ordered my kit and can't wait to install it to push the heat throughout the room. Looks like a quick install based on the videos posted by fireplaceblowers. Thanks for doing the comparison video compared to the other junk.

[@DesertJeff]

Still have this blower. 3y old. Still running strong. Love the product.

[@joshuamuchmore5049]

Having competitors that steal our ad copy and don't exactly tell the truth about the products they sell, I can relate and I appreciated this video. Just placed my order.

[@fireplaceblowers]

Hey, thanks Joshua!! Certainly appreciate the business, so thank you for supporting our small family run biz :)

[@joshuamuchmore5049]

We’re a small family biz as well, and I’d prefer sending money to a family over a billionaire 😁

[@fireplaceblowers]

@@joshuamuchmore5049 Cheers to you sir!!

[@jeffreycoburn]

Your video convinced me to cancel my Amazon order and order yours instead. Thanks for taking the time to do the comparison.

[@fireplaceblowers]

Thanks for the order Jeff!!

[@averagejoeusername]

Wow. Took apart my (ebay seller bbqfactory) kt before I watched this video. Took apart and sure as hell its a SLEEVE BUSHING not ball bearings. You guys are right.

[@dennishubbard7947]

Just installed the blower kit that I purchased from you. Very quick and easy install. Looking forward to cold weather.

[@wesleyblanton2432]

I've ordered 6 Blowers from them. Over the Years. Great Customer service. I will never go anywhere else. Also super fas shipping. SKOL

[@ReefMimic]

I think it’s called a bushing. Our rc cars used bushings in the stock wheels . We eventually upgraded ball bearings when we got enough $.

[@fireplaceblowers]

My first introduction to ball bearings was in my old roller skating days. Child of the 80's :)

[@reishin4346]

Thank you! Now I know which one to buy!

[@nedmilburn]

I just bought one from you guys for my Chaska 25. Present fan SUCKS ! Yours arrives in two days .

[@fireplaceblowers]

Let us know how it goes!!!

[@cuddles6938]

Very informative video, having dealt with Chinese mfg's I can say that you get what you pay for. Usually it's the soldering job that can be a nightmare from one mfg to another. Definitely would always go with ball bearing motors over the old style, longer life and much quieter operation. Our landlord refuses to buy blowers as they said they would 2 years ago, the places have been built 12 years ago. Will check your site out after I get the model number on our Superior Gas Fireplace.

[@williamjasonmapp4782]

Thanks for this video! I ordered one from you guys and just finished installing after watching your install video.

[@datastorageable]

Great video. Great product quality and design. Not cool for them to steal your information.

[@Nickatanasov]

Just ordered a kit from you guys. Thanks for the videos and comparison!

[@fireplaceblowers]

Thanks Nick! Happy New Years sir! Regards, Jason

[@sebastianrawk]

Right on. My blower just took a shit, I can tell it's trying to spin, but it just can't get going. I cleaned it and everything, but I think it's just shot, haha. I have an older Lennox insert, looks liek their FBK 100 will do the trick, and can't beat it for 100 bux. Gonna order this motor here in a coupe months, it's still 103 degrees here in Northern California. lol. Glad I can support a quality business, I have no intention on wasting my money with cheap shit. Great video.

[@fireplaceblowers]

Thank you Benny! If you haven't ordered yet, use coupon code FBO5. Least we can do for you considering you took the time to leave us a comment! Let me know if there's anything else we can help with. Regards, Jason ([e-mail])

[@thomasteal5609]

Was about to order the amazon stuff when this video came on through my headset when I was looking at general installation. Just ordered. Few bucks more is usually worth it.

[@fireplaceblowers]

@Xftbllplyr Feel free to reach out to us directly and we'll be happy to answer any questions you have!

[@Chris-zi9bb]

@@fireplaceblowers Did you say your going to grab your shaft?

[@baconator_c10]

Thanks Terry. Just ordered a fan from you. In the past 2 winters I’ve been thru 3 Amazon fans, they are Absolute junk! Thanks again 👍

[@fireplaceblowers]

Thank you so much!!!

[@amybowen7740]

Great video, Thank you for explaining your product and I will be purchasing from you here soon.

[@kurtgronbach4514]

I just had a contractor build a deck for my house. He had a saying. "Half a@@ed for half the price". Thank you for putting out quality. Heck. Theirs won't even mount right. Besides, they misrepresent the product by claiming ball bearings. As you point out, there is a huge difference between ball bearing and brass bushings. Those brass bushings dry out and fail way sooner than later. "Half a@@ed for half the price" LOL.

[@fireplaceblowers]

Thank you so much Kurt and welcome to the FBO family my friend. Sorry for the late reply, but glad to hear all is well with your installations. Regards, Jason

[@3rmoakridge]

Appreciate all your information and for taking the time to make this video. Very informative.

[@Katy-Did]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@dandydonslife9869]

Great info on heater blowers, I’ve learned something new, thanks.

[@fireplaceblowers]

Thank you very much!!!

[@thelefthandedshooter5760]

Buy once cry once. I went with fireplaceblowersonline because I know I don’t want to do the job twice. Big arms, itty bitty working space.

[@DesertJeff]

THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO! Excellent explanation because I too was wondering what diff was. Look like I'm buying yours! Look for my order soon.

[@fireplaceblowers]

Thank you!!

[@allenmcculloch7467]

Excellent product. The instructions should have mentioned where to place the thermocouple just to be complete. The KZbin video solved that question. Fan is dead quite at low speeds.

[@fireplaceblowers]

Great suggestion!!

[@kwbarron]

Thanks for explaining the differences. Will order for my new house (why it doesn't already come with a fan in the FP, I don't know) from you next week.

[@AngryBob81]

I just ordered... great work with the videos. Only question I have is who is the manufacturer of your watch?

[@mks4fun]

Thanks! Very informative. Helped me make the right decision.

[@inhocsigno9151]

Very informative. These products steal intellectual property, and are not honest about their product.

[@dob3079]

Momma always told me a heavy duty shaft is the way to go

[@outthere2460]

Your exactly right. I bought an Amazon “made in China” blower like that for $59.99 CAD. Thought it was great and that I was saving money. It was terrible in every way, but luckily I was able to return it a couple months later when it completely stopped working. When it comes to “Made in China”anything. I do not buy it. Guys….If you buy anything, especially mechanical, you are NOT saving anything by purchasing the cheap stuff. A good American or European made product costing 4 times that price will save you money in the long run. Boycott China. Support North America. Advice from a hard working, experienced engineer …From Canada🇨🇦

[@unclekeek]

Great Video, I just called and ordered from Terri. Thank you.

[@paulgelowitz320]

Great video, thanks

[@Mike-rq1pt]

Good video. I'm sticking to quality

[@gbshaun]

Good job, Terry.

[@chadpritchett2263]

I can’t be the only one who thinks he sound like Zalinsky from Tommy Boy

[@CaptCrewSock]

OMG I WAS THINKING THE VERY SAME THING! You are correct, you are not the only one thinking that. Lol 😂😂😂

[@bluedog1b]

Awesome video!!!! Keep it up. I'm headed to your site now to make an order.

[@Logan-ns7uj]

great video thanks for the info

[@qmac10]

How many decibels is the fan when running on high? I want a gas fireplace but my only problem I have with them is the noise of the fan. Thanks

[@fireplaceblowers]

Great question. Fans aren't typically measured in dB, so we don't technically have a dB on them. Some things to note however. These are very quiet in comparison to cheaper models that use plastic and sleeve bushings. You also have to keep in mind that anytime you add a blower to what's essentially a large metal box, the noise of the rushing air is somewhat amplified. That amplification depends a lot of the construction quality of the fireplace and the noise insulation features of the blower kit. We use high quality dense foam to prevent metal on metal contact, which also aids in reducing resonance. So these are about as quiet as one can expect in a standard installation. Tangential blowers such as the ones in this video can be a little noisier than their centrifugal cousins, which enclose the wheel, whereas tangential blowers have open wheel designs. Open wheels can cavitate a little more than their centrifugal counterparts, which can lead to more noise. But there's more to consider. Size of the motor stack, quality of motor stack, 60 hz "humming" and overall air flow can also impact noise. So if you're concerned about a specific application, call us anytime and we'll be happy to help. Regards, Jason

[@skiterbite]

12/6/20 Well done production. I will be calling soon, old stove motor assembly took a crap 2 days ago. My insert gets very hot, I burn a majority of locust. Depending on my model (Too Tired to check, been processing firewood today!}, Will your assemblies cope with temps above 700-800 F. ? Thanks, look forward too hearing from you all. Dan

[@fireplaceblowers]

Hey Dan, if you don't mind, reach out to us directly at [e-mail]. Sounds like you've got a somewhat unique setup that we'll need to discuss. Cheers, Jason

[@jdevera88]

hmm.. nice vid. Where's the link to your kit? would be nice to have in your desc.

[@shawnbond1975]

Great video. Proof that you really do get what you pay for. I have a couple questions - is the Velcro just normal or is it a high heat version? Both of those blowers have what appear to be screw holes. Can they be fastened in place with screws or is Velcro sufficient? Thanks.

[@fireplaceblowers]

The application you need really depends on the make and model fireplace you have. Most kits we sell are designed to be used with specific fireplaces, so the installation varies based on application. Let us know what you have and we can certainly answer your question in more detail!!

[@nagazinafireworks7594]

I have a blaze king with 2 separate blowers one on each side the switch is broke but I think I might buy 2 new blowers so your kit looks pretty good Are these still available thanks

[@fireplaceblowers]

Shoot me over a picture of both blowers to [e-mail] and I'll be happy to take a look. If you can, please include the length of the blowers with and without the motor. I should be able to identify replacements for you based on that alone. Hope to hear from you soon. Regards, Jason

[@davidc.welner4117]

Will your fans work with an Majestic Echelon gas insert fireplace? The fireplace has a remote control with the thermostat built in and 3 speeds.

[@fireplaceblowers]

What model Echelon do you have? Some of the Echelons didn't have available fan kit options, even though the remote control had the ability to control one. The remote is universal across several Majestic fireplace, which many of do offer a fan kit option. Shoot us an email over to [e-mail] and we can assist further with your setup! Regards, Jason

[@adrienjoinette8913]

I wish you would have done a complete comparison but for me not haviong felcro to fasten the after market unit is a small issue ok they use sleeve bearing at both ends but you did not show what you used at both ends of your blower and in my opinion if proper maintenance is done yearly a sleeve bearing will give 3 -4 years so for me the price difference is well worth buying the after market blower

[@fireplaceblowers]

Thanks for the comment sir! Watch towards the end of the video Adrien. We show the ball bearings being used on both ends of ours. Cheers mate, Jason

[@Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

Velcro? Wouldnt magnets be better? Can velcro adhesive withstand heat? Hmmm.....

[@RobMasse]

Do you make a fan for the Majestic VF-42 Ventless Logs? Most of the heat seems to hit the mantle.

[@fireplaceblowers]

Yes, we have options available for the older Martin VF42 models. The VF42 originally used a fan kit called the BLOT, which we do have available. But based on how much clearance you have below the fireplace, we may have other options for you to consider. Call us anytime at 262-989-4882 and we'll be happy to discuss. Regards, Jason

[@PaulyV56]

that brass bushing inside the rubber grommet is a pain in the ass,, WHY not use a bearing would have liked to see a bearing inside your red rubber piece

[@fireplaceblowers]

Excuse our tardiness replying to your comment. But just to clarify, we DO use a sealed ball bearing inside the rubber end cap. We show that around the 10 minute mark on the video. Hope that helps clarify exactly what's used. You'll even see nylon bushings used on some of the cheaper models. Best Regards, Jason

[@PaulyV56]

@@fireplaceblowers nice Thank You! I missed that. I will be ordering.

[@joshmason1003]

How many CFM do they blow? And I’m wanting to mount one at top of my bedroom door frame to blow warm air into my room from my living area...would it work? Do y’all have a bracket for that? Or would I have to rig it myself?

[@fireplaceblowers]

The particular blower we discuss in the video is only a 130 CFM blower, but have options that are much higher in overall volume. If you're thinking of doing something like that, I would recommend a different style of blower. Maybe one with an integrated bracket that would make mounting above your door frame easier. Shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I'll be happy to help. Regards, Jason

[@joshmason1003]

@@fireplaceblowers thank you for the quick reply back,I’ll email you one day soon

[@footprintsinconc]

based on what i see in your video there are three basic upgrades in your kits: 1) actual bearing on the ends 2) bigger shaft on the motor which may mean better motor and lastly 3) there is no play in the fan when its in the housing and the unit is balanced. my question is why is your kit about +/- $80-100 more expensive....I'm just trying to understand if these three things are worth that much more. bearings are not expense, balance fan requires better quality, so a bit more expense....i can't comment on the motor...thank you in advance for your answer!

[@benjaminhutchins816]

+footprintsinconc I was wondering this same thing. I could pay $38 for a cheaper, possibly no-name brand, or $102 for a FireplaceBlowersOnline.com one. In this video Terry even says that you might get 5 years out of their fan, which seems sadly low to me. 5 years from a fan? Why only 5 years? If the crappy one for $38 lasts me 2 years, I could replace it every two years and it'd still be cheaper than buying FireplaceBlowersOnline's - so there's that to consider. If they feel their fan will really last only 5 years, which they don't - since +yoyohooyo mentioned the warranty issue. They include a sad 1 year warranty, for something that is used potentially so infrequently and seasonal, 1 year isn't really enough to use it. Two years would be the least I'd expect, and if they think they only last 5 years I see no point. Now if they said it'd last 20 years and they did a 5 year warranty, I'd probably spend the extra ~$60 and go with FireplaceBlowersOnline; but not when they do all this work to say they're better quality but don't stand by it. It also doesn't help their blowers on Amazon.com get consistent reviews claiming they're extremely loud operations. Now, that might just be because the customers have them on high and don't feel like adjusting them or they bought one without an adjustment and well, are dumb for doing that. Ball bearings do tend to be louder, but they stay around the same noise level, where a sleeve bearing tends to start a little quieter and gets louder over time. This can usually be solved with some machine lube though, like www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KUA2FI which has 1000 more uses as well so many home owners have something like it around. It's true that sleeve bearings don't tend to last as long though. For this type of product, where it's not a perfect fit, and there are so many factors to efficiency loss beyond just the fan itself, I see little benefit of spending so much extra money. Maybe if they were made in america, then I could arguably see the justification. So then there is the $20 for an extended 1 year of warranty, when you could always go with the cheap alternative and a generic two-year Canopy warranty for $4. So there's that...

[@fireplaceblowers]

+Benjamin Hutchins Hi Benjamin, sorry for the late reply, but I wanted to address a few of your questions seeing as they are legitimate concerns. So thank you for your comments!!! Terry shouldn't have said 5 years. These are unscripted videos, so I apologize if the 5 year comment was cause for concern. We have blowers in operation that are more than 5 years old. In fact, mine is going on 7 years, but I clean and maintain my blower very well. There are numerous variables, that I won't get into, that determine a blower's lifespan. Our 1 year warranty is a FULL replacement warranty, which is leaps and bounds over other retailers who might offer a longer warranty but require you to jump through hoops to get the blower serviced. Try purchasing a cheap Amazon or eBay kit and contacting an actual person when you need it replaced after just a week. In fact, try even finding a phone number for one of these retailers. As for the Amazon reviews, I'm not sure which reviews you're referring to. Our reviews are consistently fantastic and noise is typically not a complaint that we receive. The blowers themselves are incredibly quiet, despite having a higher quality ball bearing. Most noise in a blower application is the result of air flow causing the metal firebox to vibrate, thereby amplifying the sound of that air flow. You can test this by simply removing the blower from the firebox. I think you'll find our blowers are surprisingly quiet even at their highest RPM level. Again, there are numerous variables outside of our control that can determine noise in a blower application. All of our kits are assembled and tested in the USA. Most of the components used in the production of our kits are also manufactured in the US. For those blowers that are manufactured outside of the US, we work very very closely with the blower manufacturer. In fact, the manufacturer we work with, manufacturers a large majority of the OEM blowers that are many times more expensive and offer no added benefit. We own the tool and die on everything we produce, have incredibly tight tolerances on our blowers and work directly with the manufacturer on design and production so that we can offer a product above what the OEMs sell. And we do all of this at a price point well below the OEMs. So we're definitely not some 3rd party retailer of blower kits. Give us a call anytime!! You'll speak with someone that actually knows what they're talking about, can help you with installation questions, and will make sure that you are absolutely 100% satisfied with your purchase. Our kits are more expensive, I realize that, and our kits may not always be the best option for everyone. Even if you don't purchase our kit, we'll still offer to help you install it correctly. As a matter of fact, we get dozens of these calls a week! But we're always happy to assist. Custom service is a lost art that we try our very best to practice well. So thanks again Benjamin for such an insightful post to our video. Terry happens to be my Dad, so I'll try and reign him in from making any future comments that could be construed incorrectly :) Best regards to you all! -Jason

[@jmrandom194]

Proof that you do get what you pay for. Great video. Buy American, by Americans.

[@fireplaceblowers]

Thank you sir!

[@nedmilburn]

It's not the shafts that counts as much as it's the ball bearings... lol

[@fireplaceblowers]

No comment LOL

[@jslots2]

I don't have 16 inches of space in my Heatilator, why don't you offer a shorter unit with heat sensor and fan motor speed control in 150cfm?

[@fireplaceblowers]

Send us an email with your model number and I can certainly help determine exactly which blower kit you need! Air volume is really predicated on fitting the largest blower possible. We have several of them with these features that are shorter than 16", but the smaller the blower the less air they move. For context, a typical 12" blower pushes about 130CFM, while a 8" blower only pushes 80CFM. So there's definitely a difference as the blower size decreases. Regards, Jason [e-mail]

[@serenitynow007]

It’s not the size of the shaft, it’s how you use it….

[@yoyohooyo]

I ask bbq if their blowers really have ball bearings. It appears my question appeared on their ad but it isn't there now. They do not provide a customer service phone number or warranty info on their ad. F them. I ordered your blower this morning.

[@30carnation]

Thanks for this vide. What is the quietest blower I can buy?

[@fireplaceblowers]

Noise is somewhat subjective and depends on a ton of variables, but if you're looking for something quite and have adequate mounting space, you'll want to consider our GFK-160 blower kit. It's universal, so it will fit hundreds of applications, but you just need the space. Provided you have 4" or more of clearance through the bottom access panel and at least 13" of clearance at the rear wall, you can fit it. Reach out to us directly and we'll be happy to help! Regards, Jason [e-mail], 262-989-4882

[@xtaxpayer1]

Here is a link that describes the diff between sleeve and ball bearings. Big difference! However I doubt the difference in price charged is justified for the few differences. I can buy more than two of the cheaper ones for the price of the more expensive ones.

[@nedmilburn]

Works for 2 years vs 20... Noisy versus noise-less. Yeah let's go ahead and buy that cheap worthless crap...!

[@xtaxpayer1]

@@nedmilburn i did. Been working great forever now. No issues

[@nedmilburn]

@@xtaxpayer1 lucky you.

[@lanceladewig2793]

Do you offer a 12 volt off grid version?

[@williamchildress1459]

Do you make a kit to use with vented gas logs?

[@fireplaceblowers]

Just depends on the make and model of the fireplace. The gas log set isn't usually the deciding factor. It's really more about the insert or fireplace they are installed into. We need adequate space for mounting a blower, so assuming you have space below the insert and a vented or louvered model, a fan kit can typically be added without much difficult.

[@kennethpuryear4214]

I would have loved to know the model number posted or a link within the presentation

[@fireplaceblowers]

Great suggestion Kenneth! We were using a GFK4 kit in this video if it helps. Don't hesitate to call us with any questions and we'll be happy to help. Regards, Jason

[@danielallred2254]

I used another blower kit that came with an automatic fan control it worked when I installed it. It failed in a month. Besides the obvious. What else could be happening?

[@danielallred2254]

Possible I missed something obvious.

[@fireplaceblowers]

If the kit worked for a while and suddenly stopped working, the thermostat sensor very well could have failed. You can test it easily enough by heating it with a lighter. The blower should turn on within seconds. If it doesn't, the sensor is likely defective and needs to be replaced.

[@danielallred2254]

I ended up replacing the whole thing and the new one never came on either. The thermopiles reading low, could that do it?

[@fireplaceblowers]

@@danielallred2254 So long as the fireplace is at least coming on, it should be heating the sensor adequately to turn the blower on. So I doubt it's a thermopile issue. If the blower isn't coming on, it's either a power to the outlet, sensor or rheostat issue. If you have a few minutes, give us a call at 262-989-4882 and we'll be happy to help diagnose.

[@jstar1000]

OK so I looked online and on your site and yours is slightly less than twice as much with the free shipping your offering right now which is a little less then $60 difference. To me it's not that much money and yours has the velcro, ready to go, better quality parts which I know will make it last longer which means I spend less time dealing with it now and hopefully later. I'll take that chance and I just ordered it from your website. It's not always about the "deal" money wise to me! People are always bitching about cheap chinese junk but yet they are so cheap that's what the go to everytime then wonder why everything is so stinking cheap when it begins with them! Thanks for the helpful info.

[@yoyohooyo]

Do you have an ad on Amazon.com for a blower kit for the Monessen GCFU32C fireplace fire box? Seems your product is better than the rest. My init will be installed Oct 1st. Unless I find a better deal I guess I'll buy your blower.

[@fireplaceblowers]

Yes, if you have the GCUC or GCUF series fireplace, then you need a BLOT blower kit, which we do sell on Amazon!!

[@fireplaceblowers]

Excuse me, I meant GRUF or GCUF

[@yoyohooyo]

+fireplaceblowers A GCUF32C is scheduled to be installed by the natural gas company Oct 1 , if not sooner. The gas co gave me a better deal than I could find on line and they install it free, but they don't sell blowers because this state does not permit vent free gas heaters to be the primary heat source.

[@fireplaceblowers]

+yoyohooyo the BLOT is definitely the kit that is both recommended by Monessen and us for that specific model

[@yoyohooyo]

Seems your competition doesn't want to talk about warranty or a customer service phone number.

[@000pdx]

If you can put an actual link, it will help your traffic ;)

[@narcisovazquez8682]

why didn't you mention where it's made? 😃

[@fireplaceblowers]

We won't disparage against other companies, but what I can tell you is that ours is assembled, tested and packaged in Wisconsin. Can't say that for everyone else, but we're proud to keep as much of our production stateside as we can!

[@stevengergi6781]

Where can I buy one of your Blower?

[@Nomujy4u]

Terry, can I order the orange rubber bushing keeper by itself?

[@fireplaceblowers]

You just need the rubber end piece? If that's the case, give us a call and I'll likely have a bunch laying around that I could sell you for just a couple of bucks and the price of shipping :) Regards, Jason 262-989-4883

[@Nomujy4u]

@@fireplaceblowers Hi Jason , thank you so much. Will give you a call.

[@kentotherow2093]

How much was your blower kit...

[@fireplaceblowers]

Hey Ken, thanks for reaching out. In this particular video, we used our GFK4A blower kit, which is priced today at $114.95.

[@mikerowley6161]

I ordered one of the cheaper ones off Ebay, paid $50 for it. No wobble, runs very quiet, used 2-sided sticky tape to secure it in my fireplace. No reason to pay $150 for a blower, the shaft and bearings are not worth the extra $100. All of these blowers are manufactured in China, whether they are put together in the US or not makes no difference.

[@jeremyhale303]

I think the take-away here is that the cheaper one is a knockoff with a few demonstrated cheaper components. If you think the two things they showed in this video (bearings and shaft) are the ONLY two differences, well, I think you missed the point of this video.

[@americanmotorsam-caz524]

Jerry great point, I live in Kenosha and have burned thru 4 motors from Quadrafire on my 4100 insert. Now figure at $130 each it's sad :( Now a couple times thru the heating season I have to remove entire front of unit and take it out blow it out re-lube bushing and the bearings on the motor side are inaccessible. I'm having to stand unit on end and soak bearings to try and get oil in. It does stop the squeal but it's such a hassle because typically there is no warning when the noise is going to start. Nice HOT FIRE and I'm there taking it apart. FUN not! Thank 4 the great video comparing the two units.

[@xtaxpayer1]

I agree, theirs is better but not enough for the difference. I have tons of velcro, no biggie.

[@mark1952able]

check out how to make your own.........it's easy!

[@jeffreywilliams9757]

boxers

[@yoyohooyo]

You had me sold until I saw the $20 for 1 year extended warranty offer. Seemed like a sucker deal to me. You must not have much confidence in your products so how can I.

[@fireplaceblowers]

We offer a full 1 year replacement warranty with every product we sell. The $20 extended warranty extends that warranty for an additional year to 2 years. Sorry for the confusion, but we have the upmost confidence in our products and service!! Feel free to call us directly and we'd be more than happy to answer any questions you might have

[@yoyohooyo]

+fireplaceblowers Your ad says 1 year extended warranty $19.95. It doesn't matter much because unless there is a factory defect a blower should last 10 years or longer without a problem. I have a blower that's 38 years old, still working fine Is this your ad? www.fireplaceblowersonline.com/blotmc_fireplace_blower_fan_kit_for_monessen_fireplaces-details.aspx

[@fireplaceblowers]

Yes. The "extended" warranty extends the existing 1 year warranty. There is a warranty section on that page that details the warranty that is included with each product we sell. Sounds like we may need to clarify our verbiage a little better :)

[@blueprince2008]

Hahahaha why do you touch the competitors' item like you're disgusted.. Too funny. Good video tho

[@yoyohooyo]

Some of the fireplace fan vendors are too stingy to provide their customers with a wiring diagram. I definitely do not want to deal with them. Some customers wouldn't need a wiring diagram, but many customers would.

[@fireplaceblowers]

All of our kits come fully assembled and pre-wired, but we do provide installation instructions as well. Since these kits are used across numerous makes and model fireplaces, it's difficult to provide specific instructions for each fireplace. We are always available by phone to aid with your installation!!

[@moiracampbell678]

fireplaceblowers

[@RochestersGotTalentbyPaulRefic]

what is your name if i have to buy one

[@fireplaceblowers]

You can ask for either Terry, Jim or Jason!!!

[@Chris-zi9bb]

Your unit.... $500 Their unit $50 + $2.99 for velcro 3m tape.

[@sodakman1960]

Awesome comparison. The FTC is doing a disservice by letting Amazon & Ebay advertise this Blackmarket CHINESE CRAP! Stay the course.

[@JH-yh8ld]

👍👍 !

[@Nscalestuff]

I purchased an fbk 100 form bbq factory. Haven't installed it yet. I was watching another video from this channel, and took a screenshot of the motor when it came into good view. I did a Google search of the model number of the motor itself. Both motors are made in China, but from different companies. It appears that "fireplaceblowersonline" uses a little bit better China made motor, identical to the other chinese motor with a slightly smaller shaft. Wonder what the price difference is for the motors individually, or in a bulk order? What is the price difference between sleeve bearings and ball bearings? How much is the spring taking the play out of the shaft? Is there a major design flaw with sleeve bearings? I believe what we see is nearly identical chinese shaded pole motors from 2 separate chinese companies. Neither motor is american made. The only difference is shaft and bearings Yes I agree that "fireplaceblowersonline" has a purchasing contract with a better provider of pole shaded motors. Could it be directly from the Chinese firm? Or from a vendor in America, which could be a small percentage to do with the inflated price? The padding... Just a shortcut from one company, and a added feature from another.. Maybe this non fireplaceblowersonline kit wont last all winter, maybe it will last forever, maybe theirs wont either. The only thing I concern myself with is the motor burning up. The shaft, housing unit, or padding have nothing to do with that if that happens. I'm all for American made, but I'm gonna have to call capitalism on this one...even if i succumb to buying his product due to catastrophic failure of the chinese product that isn't identical to his chinese product.

[@paulmacfarland4406]

you sold me.

[@audisam]

so 3M Velcro is $5 which can be purchased at any hardware store and mount on Amazon's blower and problem solved ..

[@davetaylore2013]

No balls and a smaller shaft.that's how you advertise a product lol.

[@michaelakamatsu]

This style of fan is fundamentally flawed. They are horribly inefficient. It's a wonder that they move any air at all. Using better bearings, etc doesn't address the fundamental fact that the concept is very wasteful. I own one that I want to replace with something better. The problem is that all of the alternatives on the market are mediocre at best.

[@fireplaceblowers]

We agree! The problem with the OEMs is that they're often using the same blower application across hundreds of different models of fireplaces, and unfortunately, a one size fits all application doesn't always work best. We're also typically constrained by space, which is why tangential style blowers are often the most widely used application. We actually started working directly with one of the nation's leading air movement specialists, which has dozens of top engineers on staff, to start addressing some of these issues. Our problem has always been getting the OEM fireplace manufacturers on board in supplying us some of the data we need in order to help improve efficiency and air flow. Pressure, box design etc are usually outside of our control, which makes developing a good universal application difficult. The bearing design just provides for a much longer lasting blower, since the environments these things operate in can often times be very harsh. Heat, ash, dust all contribute to the challenge :)

[@tomcarrington7716]

fireplaceblowers

[@ericwright1561]

lmao! This is the biggest joke I have ever seen! God forbid you had to buy a strip of velcro or connect a couple spade connectors!

[@kimreck]

boo hiss to cheap chinese

[@jrjr6749]

I'm not buying from this guy or his competitors. Everything displayed was crap.