I have and Englander PDV25/55-shp pellet stove and I have run into a new problem with the Hopper Auger binding. The auger bound to the point the motor bent the stop plate under the motor. I removed the motor and the auger and check the bearing and auger and they appeared to free though there was a lot of lateral play in the auger. There was nothing binding in the pellet tube. I reinstalled the auger and aligned it and it seemed to be spinning free. I ran the stove for about an hour and it appeared not to be binding. I started the stove and let run with some pellets and it seemed OK. Once the stove heated up, it started binding again. I am leaning towards the bearing assembly and have one on order. Just wanted to get a second or third opinion.