I have a gas fireplace insert with a fan. Huge difference with the fan. But of course being an insert you need the fan to get the heat out. I would not say it is quiet. I had a freestanding wood stove, again it had a fan and that made a big difference. Air movement makes a big difference for heat transfer. That is why they put fans in computers. You might try a local fireplace shop. Sometimes they will quote a reasonable price. Or maybe Ebay? I would think maybe 175.00 is a more reasonable price. I suppose it depends what all it consists of.

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1998 C230 330,000 miles (currently dead of second failed EIS, yours will fail too, turning you into the dealer's personal human cash machine)
1988 F150 144,000 miles (leaks all the colors of the rainbow)
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