We have a Vermont Castings Winterwarm small. Last year, we'd experience a slowing of the blower while in use. The winterwarm small has a rheostat on the blower. Our rheostat wasn't turning by itself, so I assumed a failure to either the switch or the blower itself. This fall, we had the switch replaced (about $200 for the switch and service time.) The blower has been fine for about 2 months. Now it seems that the blower is only running at 60% speed.
We are frustrated with our local stove shop. Following the switch replacement, they had to return twice as the liner was blocking the damper door from closing. I took care of it myself the third time and noticed they forgot to re-attach the surround correctly. I've called the next closest to describe the issue and they won't call back. I've submitted 2 requests on the Vermont Castings site for them to call me and they haven't. I've searched the internet for anything describing how the blower system works and how to remove it or test it. The list of parts for the VC Winterwarm small only has the steel/iron parts, but no electronics.
The user guide to the stove also mentions a thermometer in regards to the blower, but doesn't say what it does or how it affects the blower.
Can anyone provide me with insight on how the blower system on this works? Are there diagnostic directions anywhere? Are there directions on how to pull the whole unit out to get to the blower? Where can I purchase a new blower, if I need one?
Thanks
Mike
We are frustrated with our local stove shop. Following the switch replacement, they had to return twice as the liner was blocking the damper door from closing. I took care of it myself the third time and noticed they forgot to re-attach the surround correctly. I've called the next closest to describe the issue and they won't call back. I've submitted 2 requests on the Vermont Castings site for them to call me and they haven't. I've searched the internet for anything describing how the blower system works and how to remove it or test it. The list of parts for the VC Winterwarm small only has the steel/iron parts, but no electronics.
The user guide to the stove also mentions a thermometer in regards to the blower, but doesn't say what it does or how it affects the blower.
Can anyone provide me with insight on how the blower system on this works? Are there diagnostic directions anywhere? Are there directions on how to pull the whole unit out to get to the blower? Where can I purchase a new blower, if I need one?
Thanks
Mike