Empire Stove Variable Speed Blower for Gateway Wood Stoves (WB1V)
An Optional Variable Speed Blower for the Empire Stove Gateway 1700, 2300, and 3500 Wood Stoves
The Empire Stove WB1V variable speed blower mounts to the back of a Gateway wood stove to circulate heated air into the room, with a rating of up to 100 CFM on the Gateway 1700 and up to 130 CFM on the Gateway 2300 and 3500 per the installation manuals.
Key Features
- Optional blower for the Gateway 1700, 2300, and 3500
- Variable speed control
- Up to 100 CFM (Gateway 1700) or up to 130 CFM (Gateway 2300 and 3500)
- Mounts to the back of the stove with four screws
- Works with the optional WT1QC quick connect thermodisc for automatic operation
- Part number WB1V
Product Features
Variable Speed Air Circulation
The blower moves heated air from the stove into the living space, and its variable speed control lets you set the airflow and sound level to suit the room.
Simple Rear Mounting
Per the Empire blower installation instructions, the blower installs on the back of the stove with four screws after the knockout panel is removed; the installation is the same for a stove on legs or on a pedestal.
Automatic Operation with the Thermodisc
Add the optional WT1QC quick connect thermodisc kit, sold separately, to switch the blower on and off automatically with stove temperature.
Product Specifications
Compatibility
| Compatible Model |
Model Number |
Rated Airflow |
| Gateway 1700 |
WB17FS |
Up to 100 CFM |
| Gateway 2300 |
WB23FS |
Up to 130 CFM |
| Gateway 3500 |
WB35FS |
Up to 130 CFM |
General
| Feature |
Specification |
| Part Number |
WB1V |
| Component Type |
Blower assembly |
| Speed Control |
Variable |
| Mounting |
Rear of stove, four screws |
| Requirement |
Optional |
| Optional Add-On |
WT1QC quick connect thermodisc kit |
| Warranty |
Blower: limited 2 years parts, 1 year labor |
Manufacturer Notes
- The blower must be disconnected from the power supply before installation or service.
- Compatibility is as listed in the Empire Stove 2026 price sheet. Any installation must follow the instructions supplied with the component and the appliance installation manual.
About the Manufacturer
Who Is Empire Stove?
Empire Stove is the wood-burning stove, insert, and fireplace line of Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. of Belleville, Illinois. Its Gateway wood stoves, Archway wood inserts, and St. Clair wood fireplaces are made in North America and share a one-lever air control, a no-mess ash pan, and an air wash system designed for simple everyday operation.
Built to Last
Empire Stove appliances are constructed with thick 5/16" steel, lined with high-density firebricks, and fitted with a high heat ceramic baffle and high temperature ceramic glass, and they are backed by the Empire Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Certification and Support
Current Empire Stove wood-burning models meet the EPA 2020 emissions standard. Empire publishes installation and operation manuals, spec sheets, brochures, and test reports for each model, and supports owners through online product registration and its authorized dealer network.
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