Hi - We have a traditional masonry fireplace that we don’t use much because it seems to be a net heat loss. I was thinking that we would use it more if we could get the fireplace to compensate for the heat loss. I don’t believe that a simple cast iron fireback will be sufficient.
I’ve read about fireplace blowers on the internets, in particular tube heaters/blowers look nice, but I am skeptical about how well they work and how durable they are. Example photo below. I would appreciate any comments both about this tubular style heaters and blowers in general. Thanks.
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I’ve read about fireplace blowers on the internets, in particular tube heaters/blowers look nice, but I am skeptical about how well they work and how durable they are. Example photo below. I would appreciate any comments both about this tubular style heaters and blowers in general. Thanks.
![Would like opinions about tube heaters for masonry fireplaces Would like opinions about tube heaters for masonry fireplaces](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/264/264358-36487b2d37725ed5246446f47c1546db.jpg)