Fan control switch for propane insert.

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?

Thanks

it might, but you should use a MOTOR variable rheostat.

Do a search on RHEOSTAT

Wiring a Rheostat

poconoman wrote:The fan is very noisy and I'd like to lower the speed.

Make sure the fan blades are clean, oil the motor and make sure it isn't vibrating by grabbing it and appling pressure in various directions.

coaledsweat wrote:

poconoman wrote:The fan is very noisy and I'd like to lower the speed.

Make sure the fan blades are clean, oil the motor and make sure it isn't vibrating by grabbing it and appling pressure in various directions.

Oh, what I meant, the fan motor is mechanically noisy, not dirty noisy. The fan is very clean. I want to adjust the speed.

Sorry, for the confusion.