Gas Fireplace Blower Fan Installation

[@animal1781]

I appreciate that you took the old one out and showed the damage, also where and why to place the blower in the location. Very helpful. TY

[@PROSDIY]

Thanks Eric! Cheers!

[@Maine_ly_Weird]

My 4 year old son watches your videos every night before bed!!! He loves watching you fix things!!!

[@PROSDIY]

Thanks Mike Clark! That made my day!

[@Maine_ly_Weird]

@@PROSDIY no thank you!!! We have a lil plumber/ electrician on our hands! Your like his Elmo lol we can't go to bed without 4 or 5 of your videos!!

[@PROSDIY]

@@Maine_ly_Weird Thanks so much for posting this Mike! Hands down the best feedback I've received since starting these videos. 😀

[@mr.breadNwater]

Great simple to follow video. I just installed mine. Check knob for set screw before trying to pry it off, once loosened with tweaker flat head the knob slides right off. After installing, simply tighten set screw.

[@PROSDIY]

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[@sterling18]

Didn’t realize adding a fan to a gas fireplace was so simple. Thank you.

[@PROSDIY]

No worries! Thanks for the comment!

[@OhYesItsAce]

You definitely showed me that this could be easier than I expected and a DIY project. I currently don't have a blower installed so I'm hoping I have a plug under my fireplace. Worries of having to deal with wextra wiring is the reason I haven't done it yet.

[@PROSDIY]

You're right, that not having the power already run could lead to a bit of a pain. Hope you have the power already run. Good luck on your project!

[@tiddybagel]

I have a plug and compartment above the fireplace, but definitely no room or plug in the bottom portion. I don't understand and can't find any info on this.

[@lincolnmicrophonellc]

Nice timestamp at the intro (I still watched the whole thing) THanks!

[@fireplaceblowers]

Awesome video, thanks for using our GFK-160 blower kit!

[@PROSDIY]

Thanks fireplaceblowers! How cool, wasn't expecting you guys to see the video. Thanks for stopping by!

[@fireplaceblowers]

@@PROSDIY Excellent channel you have there sir, keep up the great work! If you ever do another blower kit installation video, let us know and we'll send you what you need for your next project. Happy New Years!! - Jason

[@PROSDIY]

@@fireplaceblowers Thanks so much Jason! I'll keep that in mind for my next project. Happy New Years! - Pat

[@seashorelineone]

Nice video! gave me confidence to do it myself maybe saving a few hundred for a service call. Thanks

[@PROSDIY]

Awesome! Glad the video was helpful. Take care!

[@johnkidder6453]

Very simple procedure and a well done video

[@waynezimmerman4523]

Great video man! Now easy can it be? Thank you for your time! God bless you!

[@tiddybagel]

My gas fire place has no room in the bottom compartment for a blower. The top compartment has a spot for one as well as a power source for one. I can't find any information on a blower installed in the top compartment above the fireplace

[@travisl2193]

Thank you for posting!!

[@rajanrangarajan8401]

My Fireplace the bottom side plate does not get hot at all. so should I put the magnetic thermostat on the side metal wall? at what height? I am afraid the side metal wall get too hot and kill the thermostat or the lead wires (rated only for 200C)

[@coradodd4195]

AWESUM DUDE!

[@therealjorge9997]

Thank you!!

[@joskoljubicic9279]

Thank you

[@rogerwhiting9310]

So the blower is just shoved in place? No attachment at all?

[@JamieUtah]

There's no way this is the proper install.

[@engineerengineer2218]

For the install, it looks like the blower is not screwed in. Does this particular blower use gravity and friction to stay in place?

[@MIlesTeg2023]

My gas fireplace is from the 80's. It looks similar to yours in the video. I've never had any covers off but I have to light it manually (no electric ignition). Would this still work? I'm guessing a power supply would be the problem...

[@2Brandec]

My fireplace has vents for heat output at the bottom, but not at the top. Is that normal? Just curious.

[@AK-yn4br]

what shall be considered to make it to the code? Any restrictions?

[@cac0865]

I am definitely going to buy one of these for my Heat n Glo fireplace. Which unit did you install, Option #1 or Option #2? Option #1 from Fireplaceblowersonline is $137.95 today, while option #2 from Durablow is only $79.95. Both have good ratings from Amazon, but is the Fireplaceblowersonline fan worth $58 more?

[@PROSDIY]

The one installed in the video is option #1, Firplaceblowersonline. To be honest it was what was cheapest to send to Alberta, Canada at the time with good reviews. Most of these blowers are manufactured at the same location and they just slap a different brand on them. I don't think you can go wrong with the Durablow one, and if it's cheaper by that much I'd go with that. Thanks for the question and good luck on your project!

[@cac0865]

@@PROSDIY thank you. I went with the Durablow and I couldn’t be happier. Our fireplace did not have a blower before, so it is obviously louder than what we are used to. But after a few minutes it is like all white noise and it fades into the background. The heat that it is able to push out in the room is very noticeable and very welcome. Thanks again for giving me the confidence to tackle this project!

[@PROSDIY]

@@cac0865 Awesome! I agree, the difference a fan makes is very noticeable. Nice job on your project! Take care

[@johnherring597]

How is the fan secured?

[@PROSDIY]

Hi John, It just rests on the bottom. Most fireplace fans are not secured and rest on rubber pads to reduce vibration and noise. Thanks for the question!

[@Chezowan1]

My fireplace does not currently have a blower. The instructions to the fireplace specify the importance of a compatible blower but I can't find anything online. Is a "compatible" blower really necessary or are there any specifications I should be looking for when considering what kind of blower to install? My fireplace is built into an old working fireplace that is open (not covered in glass like yours) in the front and has a damper at the top. Thanks

[@PROSDIY]

Interesting. What is the model of fireplace insert? I'd hate to recommend something that isn't going to work. Thanks!

[@Chezowan1]

@@PROSDIY thanks for the reply. It’s a Peterson Real Fyre g10-16/18-12p

[@PROSDIY]

Thanks Mike. I did a little research on that model. I don't think you'll be able to use a generic blower, as in the video. The blower in the video is designed for sealed units and the air is heated indirectly through the back of the fireplace cabinet. Being that yours is an open front, you don't want to possibly blow back products of combustion into the room. I would try emailing or calling www.realfyre.com/ to see if they have any recommendations. I hope you find something. Let me know if you find a compatible blower/fan. Thanks!

[@joshuaholland3705]

Does the unit need to be connected to the power switch?

[@PROSDIY]

The blower fan unit doesn't require a power switch. The fan speed control knob can be turned completely counter-clockwise to turn the blower off. Thanks for the question!

[@JustinCrouch]

Will this work with any fireplace? I have plugs and everything I need underneath. From what I can tell it’s not fireplace specific.

[@PROSDIY]

Most sealed (glass front), gas fired fireplaces can use a generic blower as seen in the video. There's a long list of fireplace models that this blower will work in the text description of the video. Thanks for the question!

[@cherrilarp]

@@PROSDIY What about ones without glass front? Mine merely has the metal mesh curtain that can be drawn across.

[@PROSDIY]

@@cherrilarp Unfortunately it most likely will not work with open front/air models. You can confirm by checking your manual online with the model number. The model # of the fireplace should be on the rating plate at the base/access panel of the fireplace.

[@ChmodX]

Do these work on Heatilators? Mine literally looks identical to yours underneath

[@PROSDIY]

It would depend on the model of Heatilator. There's a list of compatible models in the video description. Click "SHOW MORE" in the video description to see the complete list. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

[@ChmodX]

@@PROSDIY Whoops sorry didn't see that. I have a GNDC36 which honestly I think would still work with it. Currently no fan in mine, and drilling might be difficult with the control module in the way. I am hoping this freestanding model works. Thank you.

[@PROSDIY]

@@ChmodX No worries. I should of made it more clear in the video. This blower model should work fine on that fireplace model. Good luck on your project!

[@gail5095]

You didn't show us what to do with the green grounding wire. So this video was not helpful.