You heard right! We're excited to announce that FireplaceBlowersOnline.com is the first retailer to offer an extended warranty on our fireplace blowers, fan kits and accessories. We're so confident in our products that we're offering a comprehensive 1 year extended warranty for only $19.95!
The extended warranty begins the day our manufacturer's warranty expires, so you can be rest assured that you'll be covered in the event your blower or fan experiences a problem.
Replacement blowers typically range in price from $45 to $90. Considering the replacement cost of a new blower, $19.95 is a steal for the added value it brings to your purchase. And unlike extended warranty plans you find in popular retail outlets, our extended warranty plan isn't managed by a third-party insurance provider. When you have a problem, let us know and we'll take care of it. It's that easy!
Please direct any questions to 262-989-4882 or support@fireplaceblowersonline.com
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
New Website Launched!
After 3 months of development and many late hours, I'm pleased to announce we have finally launched the newly redesigned http://www.fireplaceblowersonline.com website.
This is without questions the finest website dedicated to everything and anything fireplace blowers, fan kits and accessories. Here's what's new:
FireplaceBlowersOnline.com continues to say ahead of our competition by offering the highest quality, most affordable aftermarket fireplace blowers and fan kits available any where. Not to mention, our new website kicks ass!
This is without questions the finest website dedicated to everything and anything fireplace blowers, fan kits and accessories. Here's what's new:
- New website layout and design
- Professional product photography
- Easier to use navigation
- Find My Blower enhancements
- Blog content
- SEO updates
- Performance updates
- Videos, installation instructions and blower kit documentation
- Meet the team at FireplaceBlowersOnline.com
- Distributor program
- And much much more!
FireplaceBlowersOnline.com continues to say ahead of our competition by offering the highest quality, most affordable aftermarket fireplace blowers and fan kits available any where. Not to mention, our new website kicks ass!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
GFK-160 Blower Kit Overview and Installation Video
After a ton of research and development, we were finally able to finalize the design of our new GFK-160 blower. The blower uses a high quality ball bearing motor, dual tangential style fans, and produces 160+ CFM of air flow. The blower requires 4.25" of clearance, so it fits easily into a number of Lennox, Superior, Majestic and Monessen fireplaces.
What's even more unique about our GFK-160, is that it can act a replacement for the legacy FAB-1100, FAB-1600 and FK23. The unique foot design on our GFK-160 allows the blower to push air vertically or horizontally. Because of this design, the blower can be used in both gas and wood burning setups.
GFK-160 Blower Kit Overview
GFK-160 Blower Kit Installation Video
What's even more unique about our GFK-160, is that it can act a replacement for the legacy FAB-1100, FAB-1600 and FK23. The unique foot design on our GFK-160 allows the blower to push air vertically or horizontally. Because of this design, the blower can be used in both gas and wood burning setups.
GFK-160 Blower Kit Overview
GFK-160 Blower Kit Installation Video
GFK-21 Blower Kit Installation Video
I'll let the video do the talking, but we just finished an installation video on the GFK-21 blower kit. The install is performed using a blank insert with no gas lines or controls. We do this purposely so the positioning of the blower, installation of the thermostat and placement of the rheostat can be viewed clearly. During a normal installation, the gas lines and controls will NOT be removed. The blower will simply slide into place, even though fitment at times can be tight.
And without further adieu:
And without further adieu:
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Your Fireplace Fan or Blower
Cleaning your fireplace blower is an essential step in maintaining the longevity of your blower and ensuring your blower operates free of defects. We typically recommend removing and cleaning your blower annually. Through repeated use, your blower will collect dust and dirt that can effect how well your blower performs.
Here's a nice blower cleaning tutorial from Napoleon Fireplaces. The video outlines the essential steps in properly cleaning your fireplace blower.
Here's a nice blower cleaning tutorial from Napoleon Fireplaces. The video outlines the essential steps in properly cleaning your fireplace blower.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ball or Sleeve Bearing?
If you Google "Ball vs Sleeve Bearing", you'll likely come across a number of articles pertaining to computer fans and the dynamics of choosing between a ball and sleeve bearing cooling fan. Ball and sleeve bearings on a fireplace blower work much in the same way. Like all things, there are advantages and disadvantages to each.
Ball Bearing Fireplace Blower
Advantages - Certainly the ball bearing's biggest advantage in fireplace blower applications is its ability to resist much higher temperature ranges than it's sleeve bearing counterpart. This is particularily true in wood burning applications where the temperatures are much higher. Although there is some debate on the longevity of ball vs sleeve bearings, we've concluded a few things. Most important of which is that the ball bearing units seem to last a bit longer - assuming of course the blower is properly maintained and cleaned. There is literally no shaft play in the ball bearing units, while the sleeve bearing blowers tend to allow the fan cage to oscillate. This has a tendency to prematurely wear out the sleeve bearing.
Disadvantages - Ball bearing blowers tend to cost a bit more. Additionally, there is some evidence that the ball bearing blowers may be slighly louder than their sleeve bearing counterparts. Although we haven't officially tested the sones or dB of each, you may notice a slight increase in noise.
Sleeve Bearing Fireplace Blower
Advantages - Sleeve bearings typically cost less and can often be more quiet.
Disadvantages - Less tolerance to heat, increased shaft play, and lower life expectancy.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call us directly at 262-989-4882 or visit us at http://www.fireplaceblowersonline.com/.
Ball Bearing Fireplace Blower
Advantages - Certainly the ball bearing's biggest advantage in fireplace blower applications is its ability to resist much higher temperature ranges than it's sleeve bearing counterpart. This is particularily true in wood burning applications where the temperatures are much higher. Although there is some debate on the longevity of ball vs sleeve bearings, we've concluded a few things. Most important of which is that the ball bearing units seem to last a bit longer - assuming of course the blower is properly maintained and cleaned. There is literally no shaft play in the ball bearing units, while the sleeve bearing blowers tend to allow the fan cage to oscillate. This has a tendency to prematurely wear out the sleeve bearing.
Disadvantages - Ball bearing blowers tend to cost a bit more. Additionally, there is some evidence that the ball bearing blowers may be slighly louder than their sleeve bearing counterparts. Although we haven't officially tested the sones or dB of each, you may notice a slight increase in noise.
Sleeve Bearing Fireplace Blower
Advantages - Sleeve bearings typically cost less and can often be more quiet.
Disadvantages - Less tolerance to heat, increased shaft play, and lower life expectancy.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call us directly at 262-989-4882 or visit us at http://www.fireplaceblowersonline.com/.
Friday, February 18, 2011
GFK-160 where are you?
I reported back in August that we anticipated the introduction of GFK-160 kit within a month's time. Well, it's now February into the next year, so what's the deal? Many have called me a liar, an idiot, someone not to be trusted. Fear not my fellow industry experts and clients, I'm here to set the record straight!
In an effort to provide the most valuable and efficient GFK-160 blower, we decided to make a last minute revision to the GFK-160's bracket, which is traditionally fixed to the two blowers. Unfortunately, the original design doesn't allow much flexibility for applications that require less than 4.25" of louver clearance. Those who have legacy model Lennox and Superior fireplaces that used the now defunct FAB-1100 and FAB-1600 fan kits, are perfect examples. Applications now requiring less than 4" of clearance will now be able to utilize our new and improved GFK-160.
So what's different?
The new GFK-160 does away with the fixed bracket design in favor of a hinged bracket. You'll be able to use the GFK-160 as a traditional GFK-160, or you'll be able to rotate the bracket so that the fans can now face forward (or backward). Who cares you ask? Great question.
Many wood burning applications that require a hearth mounted forward or rear facing blower will now be able to take full advantage the GFK-160's awesomeness! Additionally, many gas fireplaces will now be able to use the GFK-160 as an alternative to models with less air flow.
I hate to make another prediction, but I believe we're only a couple of weeks away. Call us at 262-989-4882 or visit us at http://www.fireplaceblowersonline.com for more details.
In an effort to provide the most valuable and efficient GFK-160 blower, we decided to make a last minute revision to the GFK-160's bracket, which is traditionally fixed to the two blowers. Unfortunately, the original design doesn't allow much flexibility for applications that require less than 4.25" of louver clearance. Those who have legacy model Lennox and Superior fireplaces that used the now defunct FAB-1100 and FAB-1600 fan kits, are perfect examples. Applications now requiring less than 4" of clearance will now be able to utilize our new and improved GFK-160.
So what's different?
The new GFK-160 does away with the fixed bracket design in favor of a hinged bracket. You'll be able to use the GFK-160 as a traditional GFK-160, or you'll be able to rotate the bracket so that the fans can now face forward (or backward). Who cares you ask? Great question.
Many wood burning applications that require a hearth mounted forward or rear facing blower will now be able to take full advantage the GFK-160's awesomeness! Additionally, many gas fireplaces will now be able to use the GFK-160 as an alternative to models with less air flow.
I hate to make another prediction, but I believe we're only a couple of weeks away. Call us at 262-989-4882 or visit us at http://www.fireplaceblowersonline.com for more details.
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