Quadrafire Classic Bay 1200 Auger not feeding pellets

[DougF]

Hello to all,

I have a Quadrafire Classic Bay 1200..... has been running great for 12 years. This evening turned up the thermostat but pellets did not feed up auger (the auger does not turn). There is a "rattling" sound around the auger or the auger motor. If I turn down the thermostat the "rattling" stops.

Not knowing in detail how the auger and auger motor work together I have no clue at this point what the noise could be.
(removed the auger motor cover to see the motor itself but still can't figure out exactly where the rattling is coming from)

Ideas regarding what the problem(s) could be appreciated.

Thanks, DougF

 

[kappel15]

With cover removed and still some pellets in hopper, to keep a vacuum. turn tstat back up and watch auger and motor to see if set screw is loose and auger itself is not turning, but motor is. kap

 

[DougF]

With cover removed and still some pellets in hopper, to keep a vacuum. turn tstat back up and watch auger and motor to see if set screw is loose and auger itself is not turning, but motor is. kap

Of all things turned out to be jammed auger..... acorn nut shell.... no clue how it got in there.
At any rate, all good and stove back up and running.....

Thanks for the comment though.....

DougF

 

[Ssyko]

Damn Squirrels Lol glad thats all it was. stay warm

 

[DougF]

Damn Squirrels Lol glad thats all it was. stay warm

Indeed! Nice and toasty tonight.... running smooth!