With the additional power of convection, you are no longer relying just on the radiated heat – you’ll benefit from a warmer living area, fewer hot spots and potentially lower fuel bills. We unpacked the fan and sat it on the top of the log burner where it whirled silently and significantly increased the room temperature.

Bigger rooms require stove fans with greater air-moving capacities — something measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM). At 500W, it offers the same power at maximum setting as some of the full-sized heaters above do on minimum. It’s extremely light and portable and stands two feet high but only seven inches across, so it can be set unobtrusively in a corner, looking pretty good with its simple black-and-white design. According to technical service manager at Pimlico Plumbers Bennett, these are the most efficient on the whole. If this sounds like a no-brainer to you, read on for our picks of the very best stove fans around to help you decide on a model that is right for you.

Given the variety of log burner fans available in the market, choosing the right one can seem daunting. Stove fans – also known as log burner fans – use simple science to circulate heat from your stove, maximising its heat-giving potential. The legs are impossibly fiddly to put on (you need tiny nimble fingers) and it pretty much insists you download the app - and wants to join your wifi network too.

But burning wood as fuel is a big contributor to harmful air pollution, which has been linked to a wide range of health problems – including heart and lung disease, asthma, dementia and mental illness in children. At low speed it’s quiet enough to use in a bedroom and in a hot summer, the cooler function is very welcome at night. hour timer • Adjustable fan speed • Child-lock function • Touchscreen control panel • 4 wheels, easy to move • Overflow protection • Features a digital display with a 24-hour timer function • Water tank capacity approx.

This stove fan operates quietly and efficiently, ensuring that your living space remains comfortable and warm with no noise disruption. Our experienced and knowledgeable team in the showroom will begin by guiding you through your options giving honest and sound advice with a relaxed and no pressure approach.

Most of the unit stayed cool when the heat was on, although the grill was warm (but not as hot as other options we've tested).I used an electronic temperature gauge and timer to see how long it took each heater to warm a room by five degrees. Simply put, a log burner fan, often known as a stove fan, is designed to improve the circulation of heat produced by a log burner or wood stove.