Common problems to look out for when buying a new Englander PDVC or Summers Heat 55-SHP10

[smwilliamson]

1. Crank the burn pot bolts tight in the front

2. Make sure the allen set screws that hold the auger shaft to the pivot bearing are tight

Noticing a little bit of loose screws on recent Englander stoves

 

[Don2222]

Hello

Also make sure the air hole from the top of the air inlet tube into the bottom of the ignitor tube is clear. I worked on a stove that was 1 y/o and never self ignited. LOL
The stove should ignite after pressing the On button in 4-6 minutes.
When buying a display unit, check to see all the parts including the wear plate is in the stove. That is the bottom of the burn pot. After installing the stove, it could not be used until one was sent from the factory. Luckily I had a loaner from a rebuild so the stove could be used for the first week. LOL