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I have a propane insert that has a separate on/off switch on the right side wall, to turn on the blower fan. The fan is very noisy and I'd like to lower the speed. Would a regular light dimmer work or something more suitable?
A rheostat is the correct term for a "dimmer."
If you can find a fan controlling rheostat, it might work
better than a light dimming rheostat.
There are some subtle differences between the two &
while I've had SOME success using the light switch for a fan control,
I've also seen them fail quickly...
Lights just don't draw as much as blower motors...