Let me start with some brief history:
Recently inherited a Whitfield Advantage II that came with the house just purchased in 2008. Didn't run it the first winter, only ran this winter. I had the local stove store come and perform cleaning on the unit before running this winter and to give me some idea on maintenance and operation. Currently having troubles that I thought were either a blockage or the Combustion Motor. Tore the unit apart and completely cleaned it out as well as removed the combustion motor and went to the local stove store and had them test it. Tested ok (original motor) and I had it put back on and still doesn't run. The unit has had the Convection motor replaced by the previous owner as well as the control board has been updated to the digital board from the original knob control. It has its nicks and dents but was having no issues until just now, most likely is a 1991 model.
The way I see it I have two options 1) I can have the local store come and test it to see what is wrong and have it repaired. Not sure on costs. 2) Or I can take advantage of the tax credit and purchase a new stove. The local stove store carries Lennox, Avalon, Lopi as well as a few others that I don't know if they are worth mentioning (Thelin and Astro Flamm). I'm not finding what I would consider many good reviews on any of the Lennox, Avalon or Lopi models.
The Advantage II when it was running would comfortably heat and maintain the temp in my 2,000+ sq ft. house. The unit is located in the finished portion of the basement of a ranch. Now with the unit not turning on, I am assuming a wiring issue. It kicks on and the lights on the control board blink but I am unable to adjust the settings. The convection motor will run but the combustion motor does not seem to spin.
The only other stoves I would have available would be from Lowes or Home Depot and I'm not sure I would want to have to deal with either of them.
Any suggestions are welcome. I do have alternative heat so don't worry I'm not freezing here as I type this.
Recently inherited a Whitfield Advantage II that came with the house just purchased in 2008. Didn't run it the first winter, only ran this winter. I had the local stove store come and perform cleaning on the unit before running this winter and to give me some idea on maintenance and operation. Currently having troubles that I thought were either a blockage or the Combustion Motor. Tore the unit apart and completely cleaned it out as well as removed the combustion motor and went to the local stove store and had them test it. Tested ok (original motor) and I had it put back on and still doesn't run. The unit has had the Convection motor replaced by the previous owner as well as the control board has been updated to the digital board from the original knob control. It has its nicks and dents but was having no issues until just now, most likely is a 1991 model.
The way I see it I have two options 1) I can have the local store come and test it to see what is wrong and have it repaired. Not sure on costs. 2) Or I can take advantage of the tax credit and purchase a new stove. The local stove store carries Lennox, Avalon, Lopi as well as a few others that I don't know if they are worth mentioning (Thelin and Astro Flamm). I'm not finding what I would consider many good reviews on any of the Lennox, Avalon or Lopi models.
The Advantage II when it was running would comfortably heat and maintain the temp in my 2,000+ sq ft. house. The unit is located in the finished portion of the basement of a ranch. Now with the unit not turning on, I am assuming a wiring issue. It kicks on and the lights on the control board blink but I am unable to adjust the settings. The convection motor will run but the combustion motor does not seem to spin.
The only other stoves I would have available would be from Lowes or Home Depot and I'm not sure I would want to have to deal with either of them.
Any suggestions are welcome. I do have alternative heat so don't worry I'm not freezing here as I type this.