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  1. JohnnyB_44 New Member

    joined: May 30, 2012
    13 posts
    Warkworth, Ontario, Canada
    Hi All, Just tried to fire up my brand new Drolet Eco 65 stove for the second time and got a beep plus "ERR=I" on the read-out. Stopped it, checked the manual, checked the ignitor fuse - blown. Cleaned everything, put in new fuse, same thing. Tried one more time with same results. Anything I can do before I call the factory??? Thanks for any guidance.
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  2. smoke show Minister of Fire

    joined: Apr 17, 2008
    4,607 posts
    Pittsfield, Wi
    Check for a short to ground in the ignitor circuit.
  3. SteveB Member

    joined: Feb 9, 2012
    145 posts
    South Central PA.
    +1!
  4. JohnnyB_44 New Member

    joined: May 30, 2012
    13 posts
    Warkworth, Ontario, Canada
    Thanks guys - did my tests and got 0 ohms across all connections. Emailed factory today & within the hour got this reply;
    "I assume that you have a problem with the ignitor. Since you bought your unit, we’ve improved it, so I’ll send you the new system.

    You will receive 2 parts. One is an ignitor that is a bit thinner, and a sleeve to adapt the ignitor holder.

    You should receive them by the end of next week.

    Regards,"
    So I'll light the stove manually until I get the new parts & will keep everybody posted when they're installed. Thanks again.
  5. Mike D Burning Hunk

    joined: Nov 7, 2008
    228 posts
    North Haven, CT
    A brand new stove and they expect you to install the replacement parts? No dealer? Just asking because I changed the ignitor on my stove and it was a PIA - I had to lay over the stove and basically work upside down.
  6. JohnnyB_44 New Member

    joined: May 30, 2012
    13 posts
    Warkworth, Ontario, Canada
    There is a dealer locally - TSC Stores where I bought it - but they just sell 'em, don't fix 'em, plus wouldn't trust 'em. Have 2 year parts one year labour warranty on ignitor, so can use local qualified tech and charge back to Drolet if it looks like a PIA.
  7. JohnnyB_44 New Member

    joined: May 30, 2012
    13 posts
    Warkworth, Ontario, Canada
    Update; Received new ignitor plus illustrated step-by-step installation instructions. Was v.easy to install, took me about 15 mins. Ignitor has been working fine since - average 4 mins 35 secs to light stove.
    stoveguy2esw likes this.
  8. imacman Minister of Fire

    Nice to see another stove company that takes care of issues quickly.
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  9. DV Member

    joined: Feb 6, 2012
    212 posts
    Southern MD
    Thats nice to hear. I have the same stove.
  10. FyreBug Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 6, 2010
    700 posts
    Kitchener, Ontario
    Hi guys, we're always on the lookout for the 'perfect igniter'. Haven't found it yet... Even brand new ones can fail.

    I'm glad it worked out. Pretty much all brands bought at big box stores have the same warranty. Defective parts are sent directly to the consumer and we provide them a step by step instruction to fix this. Sometimes some folks are not able to fix this on their own and we'll send a qualified tech and cover warranty labor.
    smoke show likes this.
  11. DV Member

    joined: Feb 6, 2012
    212 posts
    Southern MD
    Thats good customer services. Thumbs up! And yup.... everything goes bad at some time.
  12. stoveguy2esw Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 14, 2006
    4,490 posts
    madison hgts. va
    my hat's off to Drolet. nice easy fix design apparently was thought out to make it easy to do. well done in my book!
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