Although we try and make it very easy for our clients to determine exactly what they need for their fireplace, we still find that a number of folks purchase replacement blowers when in fact a full blower kit was required.
So what's the difference you ask?
A blower kit is what you'll need if you're installing a blower for the first time. Blower kits vary with regards to what is contained in the kit, but all kits contain the blower, a power cord, and the necessary means to properly mount the blower kit. Some kits are mounted with actual hardware, while others are universally mounted with Velcro tape and magnets. A kit may also contain a rheostat variable speed control and/or a thermostatic on/off switch that automatically turns your blower on and off at set temperatures.
Replacement blowers are exactly as they sound. They replace existing blowers that have either gone bad or need to be upgraded. Replacement fireplace blowers do not include a power cord and should only be purchased if you're replacing a worn out or defective blower.
