DIY

The original post: /r/diy by /u/amateurviking on 2024-12-26 23:40:03.

First time homeowner here. We have a fireplace/flue that has some kind of electrical fan mechanism with a controller rheostat switch mounted to the wall. We’re painting and the prior owner has painted over the plate (and all the light switches and sockets, ugh), and the knob is missing. Can I use any variable fan controller to replace or do I need a specific part? The wall plate looks like a standard 1-gang, but I haven’t pulled it off the wall yet.