Any experience with Aftermarket Convection blowers for US Stove 80622?

[Joe.G]

Hi, my original in my Volgelzang 5790 lasted from 2014 until early 2025 at which time I replaced it with a OEM It is now starting to make noise again after a few months. My stove runs from the Fall until Spring and heats my whole house. Should I buy another OEM from around $400 or an aftermarket one that are under $200. There are many options with mixed reviews most reviews say they are quiet but some say under powered. I suggestions?

Thanks

 

[ARC]

I serviced us stoves for 12 years before I retired most owners would purchase the aftermarket blowers rather then the OEM. I never found them to be under powered and in 12 years of service I never replaced any that I installed.

 

[Joe.G]

Do you have a certain brand you favor? The one I am looking at is made by Fasco, not the cheapest but better cheaper than oem.

 

[ARC]

Fasco is as good as oem

 

[Joe.G]

Here is OEM and Aftermarket, they look a little different.

Vogelzang Room Blower (W/Gasket): 80622-AMP

Vogelzang Pellet Stove (Convection/Room) Blower. Part: 80622. Fits Models: VG5770, VG5790 & More. Stove & Grill Parts For Less Carries A Wide Variety Of In Stock, Ready To Ship, Replacement, USSC Stove Parts. Your One-Stop-Shop For All Of Your Part Needs. High-Quality Replacement US Stove...

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Vogelzang Convection/Room Blower: 80622

Vogelzang Pellet Stove (Convection/Room) Blower. Part: 80622. Fits: Vogelzang VG5770, VG5790 & More. Stove & Grill Parts For Less Carries A Wide Variety Of In Stock, Ready To Ship, Replacement, Vogelzang Stove Parts. Your One-Stop-Shop For All Of Your Stove Part Needs. High-Quality Vogelzang...

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[ARC]

Both have Fasco motors so you are good

 

[Joe.G]

Wonder why the different design? Not sure why this OEM one is making a rubber sound after two months of use.

 

[ARC]

Not sure why this OEM one is making a rubber sound after two months of use.

Rubbing? I would say dirt/dust/hair in squirrel cage making it unbalanced

 

[Joe.G]

I blew it out but I believe it is coming from the bearing area.