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    slc258 Posts: 68, Reputation: 3
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    Sep 16, 2008, 12:01 PM
    Wood burning fireplace fans
    Looking to add efficiency for my wood burning fireplace... Has anyone used one of those fireplace fans/tube systems added to their fireplace? Do they work? Do you recommend a particular brand?
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    Sep 16, 2008, 06:27 PM
    Wood burning fireplaces are one of the most inefficient items you can try to heat with. I suggest buying a wood stove designed to be used in a fireplace(fireplace insert) before wasting $$ on a blower attachment.
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    Missouri Bound Posts: 1,532, Reputation: 94
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    Sep 16, 2008, 09:13 PM
    Sic258... to answer your question... yes, they work. Unfortunately they don't have a long life expectancy, but they do as advertised.
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    Sep 17, 2008, 06:58 AM
    I had one for about 15 years in two different fireplaces and it was fantastic. It is still in the house we sold two years ago as far as I know. Ours came through Sears but that was a long time ago.
    Missouri is correct, the life expectancy varies. Ours developed a small hole which I was able to patch successfully. I think it was a manufacturing defect. You have to watch them and maintain them because they can blow hot sparks or embers into the room if holes develop.
    I have a stupid propane fireplace now. I wish I had my fireplace and blower back.
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