Pleasant Hearth GFB100 Vent-Free Fireplace Blower

Must be a little electrical inclined for assembly but if not there are instructions included.

I bought this to replace the blower in my Pleasant Hearth fireplace that had it's bearings go bad. Replacement was easy and solved the rattling noise. The build quality seemed equal to the original.

Comfort Glow, Pleasant Hearth, Kozy-World and may others less expensive blower kit. I ordered the Direct replacement for Com Glow 20-6140 blower for $100. bucks. I also ordered this Pleasant Hearth GFB100 for $39.23. Both boxes and items were identical except,,, The Com Glow 20-6140 blower box had a decal covering ONE of the Pleasant Hearth GFB100 model numbers. They are both exactly the same except for the cost. I have a 20 year old Heatalator wood burning fireplace, It has duel fans, They are loud but move close to 200 cfps. Never had to replace or lube them, they are mounted under the firebox chamber...About me; I'm a state licensed plumber/gas-fitter and HVAC tech. Now for the pro's and con'sPro; more than 1/2 the cost,easy to install if know to screw in a screwhas high temp wires and connectorseverything is included in the kit...Con's;Is slightly loudThe fan assembly has to be mounted above the firebox. This shortens it's lifespan due to the motor bearings/bushings being exposed to firebox heat? NOT a Good Idea!I think bottom mounted blower with ball bearing motor and fan end shaft would last longer than these cheap made units. I'll repost If I can relocate the blower below the firebox

Fan does not move very much air. Can hardly feel it

I'm glad we bought this fan and installed it. It comes on and shuts off as needed. We never hear it, but it comes on when the fire warms it up enough and shuts off after it has cooled down after the fire goes out. The fireplace is amazing. I love how the thermostat works perfectly to turn the fire on and off.

This works ok but doesn’t move much air. Also, the heat sensor that turns on the fan is set too low so that anytime the pilot light is on it constantly runs. It should only come on when the flame is on and the box gets hot.

I purchased this fan as a replacement for one that had failed for my fireplace. When I received it, I was pleased to see that all the wiring was also included with the fan. It took about an hour to replace the fan and all the wiring. Easy to follow instructions and the wiring is all marked so no questions on what connected to where.

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