Lochinvar Blowers
Lochinvar 100296950 OEM Inducer Fan Kit for KH199-285 / WH200-286 Water Heaters
Lochinvar Blowers: Precision Combustion Components for High-Efficiency Heating Systems
When a Lochinvar boiler or water heater is running at peak performance, the blower is one of the most critical components making it possible. Blowers — including inducer assemblies and blower housing assemblies — manage the movement of combustion air through the heat exchanger, ensuring that burners fire correctly, exhaust gases are properly vented, and the system maintains the tight efficiency tolerances that Lochinvar is known for. When a blower fails or degrades, it can directly affect burner operation, heating output, and system safety.
Why Lochinvar Blowers Are Different
Lochinvar has been a leader in high-efficiency heating since its founding in 1939, and the brand's engineering precision extends right down to its replacement parts. The company's boilers and water heaters are engineered to achieve up to 99% AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) ratings, a benchmark that depends on every component — including the blower — performing exactly as designed. Because of this, blowers for Lochinvar equipment are purpose-built to match the specific airflow dynamics, pressure tolerances, and combustion sequences of each product line.
Lochinvar's broad lineup of residential and commercial condensing boilers — including the renowned Knight, Knight XL, Power-Fin, and Crest series — each have their own precise combustion air management requirements. The blowers used in these systems are tightly matched to the burner assemblies and heat exchanger configurations to maintain the controlled fuel-to-air ratios that enable high-efficiency condensing operation. Using a blower that does not meet OEM specifications can compromise combustion efficiency, increase emissions, and void equipment warranties.
OEM Parts Engineered to Spec
Lochinvar, now a subsidiary of A.O. Smith Corporation, backs its components with the engineering depth of one of the world's largest water heater manufacturers. Genuine Lochinvar blower assemblies — including PDV blower assembly kits and inducer assemblies — are produced to match the manufacturer's exact tolerances, ensuring proper pressure differential across the heat exchanger and reliable draft for safe venting. For technicians and facility managers maintaining systems in hospitals, schools, hotels, and residential buildings, using OEM blower components is critical to long-term reliability and safety compliance.
When sourcing a replacement blower for your Lochinvar system, it is important to match the part to your specific model. Lochinvar systems span a wide range of input capacities — from small residential wall-mount boilers to large commercial units — and the blower assembly that fits one model may not suit another. Always reference your unit's model number and serial number when ordering.
Shop Lochinvar Blowers
Browse our full selection of Blowers to find the right OEM replacement for your Lochinvar heating system. Whether you are servicing a residential Knight boiler or a large commercial Crest condensing unit, having the correct blower on hand means faster repairs and restored system efficiency.