Home > Gas Fireplace Information > Gas Fireplace Questions > Gas-Fireplace Fan?

Gas-Fireplace Fan?

The fan in my fireplace has stopped working. Am I right that it could be either the switch, the sensor, or the fan-motor. Is there an easy way of knowing which one. What I am getting is a very low pitch humming noise. I think that I can change the switch, or sensor easily. But, I can not even locate the fan. Could it be behind ( at the back of the box), and if so, do I need to take the whole unit out, meaning I should unattach the gas line. Thanks for your help

Public Comments

  1. If the humming noise is comming from the fan its the fan that is bad
  2. The fan sounds like it's cooked, IF you have to remove the gas line make sure to turn the gas off at the fireplace and and cap the gas line to be safe !!!
  3. It sounds like it is your fan. Ours went last year, it starting out as a low pitch humming then went to a very high pitch squeal. We ordered one, you have to get the proper one for your fireplace. We could not find the fan, but the store where we ordered the part actually told us where it was. We did not have to disconnect the gas lines. Just turned off the pilot lite, unplugged the fireplace. Awkward to get at but managed. Best of luck to you.