I removed the burn pot and after a good cleaning and painting replaced it with a new gasket. I also replaced the blower motor because it was getting insanely noisy. I purchased the stove used with a noisy blower and didn't realize it was the blower. I always thought it was overly loud but also read complaints about this model and its sister being rather noisy. I replaced the motor and its like a whole new stove. The only difference I have now is to get the flame anywhere close to 4" above the burn pot I have to open the feed wide open.