FIREPLACE INSERT BLOWER
You might know little about your wood fireplace blower—even if you’ve
had your wood burning fireplace blower for years. That’s because
many of us have little knowledge about our fireplace equipment—until
it breaks down. Whether you have a blower for a gas fireplace insert,
or a wood-burning fireplace blower, you need to realize that a blower
fan for a fireplace insert is an important piece of equipment. If your
fireplace insert blower motor malfunctions, you’ll want to be prepared
for what to do next. A fireplace blower motor is not to be taken for granted.
A Case Study
Let’s take the case of a couple whose power has gone out because of
an ice storm. Before Mother Nature took her course, the blower on their
wood burning fireplace insert was working fine, but now that the power is
back on, the blower won’t function. They’re wondering if there
is anything they can do to repair the part. And they’re not even sure
whom they should call in order to get the part serviced.
In such circumstances, fireplace experts recommend calling a chimney sweep
in to investigate the matter. But, before the chimney sweep comes to the
door, it’s a good idea to check to see if the blower has a thermostat
setting indicating that the blower will only come on when the stove is hot.
Also, if the couple’s deductible is not high, their homeowners insurance
may cover the cost of a new blower.
The Blower as a Standard Feature
You should be aware of the fact that a variable speed blower is considered
to be a standard feature on Pacific D-1 fireplace inserts. The inserts come
with a limited lifetime warranty—so you may not have to worry about
buying a new blower, if yours should malfunction. The firebox is characterized
by heavy-duty steel and a brick lining, along with black, gold, or nickel
door and trim options.
To Learn More
If you’re interested in learning more about fireplace blowers, you
might consider visiting a fireplace showroom. There, a sales representative
should be able to answer all your questions. |
