Mt. Vernon AE ignitor out now what?

[JoeS]

Came home started up the stove and nothing. No red glow where the igitor sits. Started it manually and we have fire. Question is if I don't shut it down what will it do? Will it keep trying to ignite and for how long before it shuts itself down?

 

[vgrund]

IIRC it gives up after two failed starts. Replacing the ignitor can be a DIY project. They seem to last about 2 years for most people. Keep a spare on hand.

 

[JoeS]

IIRC it gives up after two failed starts. Replacing the ignitor can be a DIY project. They seem to last about 2 years for most people. Keep a spare on hand.

Thanks! Actually purchased a 5 year warranty so I can get it replaced for free but I did want to know what would happen if I wasn't around after auto clean to relight it what would happen!

 

[vgrund]

Just be aware, after a couple of aborted starts you'll have a pile of unburned pellets in the ash pan. If you want to do another manual light while you are awaiting on your repair (again, this is why I keep a spare, no wait), empty the ash pan before you light it.

 

[JoeS]

Well I finally got the service tech over to replace the ignitor (free under warranty) and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I was able to get the new burn-pot upgrade for only $56.00 installed!

I look forward to see if there is any difference with ignitor life but that will have to wait since it is in the 70's here today and mid 60's tomorrow!

 

[vgrund]

What burn pot upgrade? I'm not familiar with it.

 

[JoeS]

What burn pot upgrade? I'm not familiar with it.

Upgrade may not be the right word, new burn-pot design is more like it.

From what I understand the new burn-pot is suppose to increase ignitor life.

 

[smoke show]

http://forum.iburncorn.com/viewtopic.php?t=11859

 

[mlarson]

The "NEW" burnpot has larger hole opening's in the sleeve that holds the igniter. I replaced mine early this year after a failed igniter. Igniter was 43.00 and burnpot was 82.00. It was a kit that included casket and ingniter with burnport assembly. Very easy to change. Required removing 2 bolts on topside of burnpot. I have not had any problems and I do notice my fire starts a little faster now.

 

[kinsmanstoves]

Just got a call for an ignitor issue on the first Mt. Vernon I sold, (9-09 installed). Yep it was dead.

Eric

 

[globewyre]

New burn pot does not fix the problem. I had mine replaced last year and I went through an ignitor already. I would keep an extra on hand, it is almost as easy to change than to manually light a fire. (non-insert) The hardest part is getting the plugs through the hole.

 

[smoke show]

There has to be certain circumstances that are harder on these ignitors.

I have the old burn pot and average 3 years.

What gives?