I'm wondering if anyone else with a QuadraFire Expedition II or VC Montpelier II insert has experienced an issue with the automatic fan. I had the insert installed in the fall and during the first use of it in Nov. for a 2 day trial period the fan came on and shut off flawlessly. Then in Dec. It also worked flawlessly during a 2-day burn...then quit, and never came on again the following 2 days. The install tech came out and replaced the snap disc, and a few days later the exact same scenario: It functioned perfectly for 2 days and then quit. I understand that the disc is rated (there are 3 different ones to my understanding) at 125 d.F. When this insert is burning nicely the ambient in-stove temp is at least 4 times that so why is this thing not working?? Other than this fan issue, the QF insert is fantastic and heats the half of the house with it to 79-80. To be honest, the only time I really want to rely on the auto fan is overnight so that it shuts off and isn't blowing cool(er) air come 4 am or so. But that said, technology is such that this shouldn't be happening. Any thoughts?
Auto Fan - QuadraFire Expedition II Issues
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I had a Quad pellet stove years ago and the only bummer with it was that it ate snap switches like candy. I replaced at least one a year. This sounds similar. It might be good to do some research and see if there are more durable alternatives, maybe with a higher amperage rating?
Make sure that the switch is pressed firmly against the stove body. If you suspect it is defective, get it up to 130º and use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the switch remains in the open state then it needs replacement.
I suffered from the erratic automatic fan for the first year then replace the whole fan assembly. See here:
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Quadra-Fire Expedition II Insert We purchased and had the dealer install a new Quadra-Fire Expedition II Insert on December 16, 2020. We already have a wood stove in our living room, a See Fire which is 30 years old. Age of this stove, plus the desire to use our fireplace and re-center our...
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So to put blower fan in Auto mode. The switch has to be in the down position or up position. ?? As per the dial. It has to be 1 click over for auto mode?
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