Thoughts on thermoelectric fans

[benc]

I'd appreciate thoughts on thermoelectric fans. Are they best/easiest way to circulate warm air? Any recommendations?
Thanks,
benc

 

[GG Woody]

Theres a bunch of threads in here about them... Maybe search stove top fan?
I think that they look super cool, I have 2 on our stove, they definitely move air, but not much.
I got both of mine from Amazon, they are great for the price, and still working maybe 5 years later?
I'm sure someone with some tech skills will eventually steer you towards some other threads...

 

[stoveliker]

The best way too circulate warm air is by blowing the colder air towards the stove (-room). It'll get replaced by the warmer air.

That said, these stove top fans are nice toys imo.
I have one and use it to see where in the burn cycle I am, visible from afar (especially for a black box burn of a cat stove), due to their speed being dependent on the stove top temperature.
Get one, be prepared it.may only be for fun.

 

[Whitenuckler]

I'd appreciate thoughts on thermoelectric fans. Are they best/easiest way to circulate warm air? Any recommendations?
Thanks,
benc

I think they look good, but as far as circulating air in a room it's best to use blowers or fans that you plug in. I draw air from my main floor bedroom and blow it into my stoves distribution blower inlet in the basement. It's gets harder if you try to use a single fan in a room as you might make it worse.

 

[Mutineer]

I agree that these little suckers look cool and inspire comments from visitors but their actual effect on air movement in the room is almost nothing. I had one and it lasted 3-4 years before it died.