Take a look at this guide to learn what to look out for, and what to avoid, when buying a stove fan. How Stove Fans Work This means it just as a wood burning stove is a great alternative source of heat in a power cut, your wood-burning stove fan will also operate no matter what’s happening in the world – zombie apocalypse be dammed. We know you have a lot of options when it comes to choosing a stove fan for a small space, but out of all of the possible products, we choose the CWLAKON 2021 Upgrade 4 Blades as our favourite small stove fan. Aside from its ultra-compact size, it features durable construction and a wide operating temperature range.

Now this is perhaps the minor point, but it does sometimes get a bit annoying when your wood-burning fan is in full operation and it’s not blowing in the direction you want. I guess it’s also a hazard if you have small children or pets, but probably no more so than the wood burner itself! They gather dust like a fiend The VonHaus XL 4 Blade Stove Fan stove fan really works (as stated) and is a great choice for those who have the space for a larger stove fan. These stove fans have a 50°C to 340°C operating temperature range. A magnetic stove thermometer comes included with these stove fans to help you monitor the surface temperature and warm air temperature around the log burner. This extra feature should help you achieve the best possible results from your fan and your stove when used correctly. The fan sist on metal boxes that run consistently about 250-300° C (or even hotter). As a result, if you go for a cheap stove fan, you’ll find that over time the fan will just stop working. Basically, it becomes another thing you need think about when maintaining your wood burning stove.It’s been designed to work between 85 – 350°C; however, you need to be careful that your stove does not exceed this maximum temperature as otherwise the fan and its components can get damaged. There is a bi-metallic strip on the base which helps stop the stove fan from suffering heat damage; however, a thermometer should still be used to make sure that the stove isn’t getting too hot. This wood-burning option is also heat powered and comes with a two-blade propellor fan. The fan blades are aerodynamic for maximum airflow and well-balanced for added stability and longer motor life. This heat-powered fan measures 23 x 76 x 25 cm and weighs only about 700grams. What’s more, it comes with a 3-year warranty.

The Tomersun 3-blade stove fan has a 55°C starting temperature and a maximum of 300°C. It also contains a bi-metallic safety device to prevent overheating, which can damage the fan’s motor and its ability to push warm air in the long run. Simply set the fan in the appropriate position, and let it work its magic all by itself.An alternate type of stove fan is just like a typical electric fan that draws cool air. However, instead of acting as cooling fans, they help circulate the warm air off the surface of your stove. We chose not to include any of this particular type of stove fan on our list and focused only on the more traditional heat powered design. What to Look For in a Stove Fan The 2 Blade Stove Fan circulates the warm air created by your stove. The fan gently and silently moves air from around the stove to distribute the heat into your room, rather than simply rising to the ceiling as it leaves the fireplace. That means you stay toasty and use less fuel.

I think the fact that wood burning stoves don’t cost anything to run is perhaps one of their coolest features. So, do you need a stove fan? Most people find that they can benefit from using one. However, you may not need a stove fan if your stove is in a small room and you tend to sit close enough to feel its heat. Installing a stove fan may be unnecessary if you don’t have cold spots, hot spots, or issues heating the space effectively and efficiently. Remember that this is the exception to the rule, and stove fans are often the right choice. Where Do You Position a Stove Fan? The Caframo Ecofan 810 Ultra Airstove Fan is not inexpensive, but it has impressed quite a few reviewers online. It has two blades and can heat a room up to 22m 2 but it’s better suited to large rectangular rooms. This fan, from what I can tell is well built and constructed from high-quality aluminium.

One thing to bear in mind is that the stove fan itself is metal and as such gets very hot when in operation. Do not try to adjust the position when the blades are turning or you'll burn yourself, something we did make the mistake of doing.