Abstract: First and second, complementary andirons supporting opposite ends of fuel logs in a fireplace are adapted to increase heat transfer to a room. Each andiron comprises a hollow, U-shaped andiron housing with adjacent ends forming, respectively, an inlet and an outlet. A blower attached to the inlet establishes a stream of forced air within the housing and through the outlet into the room. A heat exchanger, formed of a solid rod member with adjacent members in contact with each other, is distributed along the interior of the housing to transfer stored heat energy to the air stream. An adjustable air director at the outlet enables the heated air to be directed toward any portion of the room.