So I did some searching and got some ideas, but I’d still like some direct advice if anyone has had the same problem. I got tired of my Englander that I’ve replaced every single part except the control board in the last couple of years. I found a like new Heatilator cab50 cheap, owner said it just had an auger problem. Figured I’ve replace augers enough times, shouldn’t be too hard to fix. Got it home, got it to light if I put pellets in the pot, but won’t feed. Cleaned pellets out and verified auger was turning on but shutting off before feeding the fire. Ordered a new auger, when I went to install it I found that the set screw wasn’t locking the motor onto the auger shaft, at the flat spot like it should. Fixed it and put it back, now it feeds pellets but even after hitting reset a couple times it still just stops feeding after a minute. Thought maybe auger was too weak after having been trying to turn the shaft or something, so I put the new auger in. It works right but does the same thing. So I bypassed the vacuum switch, no change. Checked and rechecked the lid switch, seems ok but maybe I should bypass it to be sure? Igniter works every time, idk how to check the thermocouple, but it looks ok it’s still fairly new. I was getting all the fans to work but now I’m not getting the blower that pushes the heat into the room. I don’t know anything about these snap discs I’ve seen mentioned, so I just ordered a set of them to rule them out. I only ever get the red light, no blinking or other colors. And I’ve got the thermostat set above temp so it should call for heat. Rubber vacuum hose to auger area from vacuum switch is new too. Only other thing I can think of is I have no exhaust hooked up, it’s just on the shop floor while I work on it, could this make a difference? I know a blocked flue will create havoc, but it seems like the exhaust blower shouldn’t be able to tell there’s no pipe but idk.
Idk how to test the control board, in fact I’m surprised there really isn’t a control panel, just the reset button, low/med/hi switch and then the remote thermostat. Pretty primitive controls, especially the reset that you have to use every time you want to start it to refill the pellet auger tube.
Also, the stove is clean and the door gasket seal looks good.
Anyway, I guess I’ll replace the snap discs and try again. If there’s anything I’m missing I’d appreciate a heads up. Sorry for the long post and sorry if it’s been covered before, I didn’t see it. My manual is very skimpy, especially as it relates to troubleshooting.
Idk how to test the control board, in fact I’m surprised there really isn’t a control panel, just the reset button, low/med/hi switch and then the remote thermostat. Pretty primitive controls, especially the reset that you have to use every time you want to start it to refill the pellet auger tube.
Also, the stove is clean and the door gasket seal looks good.
Anyway, I guess I’ll replace the snap discs and try again. If there’s anything I’m missing I’d appreciate a heads up. Sorry for the long post and sorry if it’s been covered before, I didn’t see it. My manual is very skimpy, especially as it relates to troubleshooting.
