I have an Englander 24-AC that came with our home when we purchased 4 years ago. Fortunately, the previous owners left the manual. Unfortunately, we need a new catalyst and I don’t know where to look for parts. Our first year here I did purchase some parts directly from Englander but I remember being shocked that a new catalyst would cost $300! Even our chimney sweep said they’re typically in the ballpark of $50. That doesn’t seem to matter now because they no longer have this stove listed on their parts website. I emailed Englander (who seems to have been bought out by a french speaking company) and was informed that they are no longer manufacturing parts for this model. There’s nothing wrong with the stove besides being a little aged - approx 20 years. So that being said, I have the manual with any specs I might need. Is it possible to find a generic catalyst to replace my crumbling one? Where would I go about looking for a replacement? Are there any other parts I need to purchase along with the catalyst? I did replace the internal heat shield a few years ago along with the bolts, so access shouldn’t he an issue. Knock on wood.
Combuster for Englander 24-AC
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Measure the size of the old one and then Google search it. Generics are available from a number of sources. I don’t know enough about any single company to recommend one.
How old is the stove? Is this a 6" round cat or 5.66"? 2" or 3" thick? Check with Midwest Hearth, but I think the later 24-AC might take the same cat as the 24-FC. If so then they may have the replacement cat.
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EDIT: It looks like it is 6" round, 3" thick and Condar still sells them for $162.
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EDIT: It looks like it is 6" round, 3" thick and Condar still sells them for $162.
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Hi! You are correct 6” x 3”. I actually found this exact site and am going to purchase. However, they gave 2 options - one with a steel ring and one with an expanding gasket. I checked my current one and as far as I can see, there is no metal ring. Does it matter? Is one better? Almost forgot - stove was purchased in 2001 by previous owners. I have no idea if they’ve previously replaced the combuster.How old is the stove? Is this a 6" round cat or 5.66"? 2" or 3" thick? Check with Midwest Hearth, but I think the later 24-AC might take the same cat as the 24-FC. If so then they may have the replacement cat.
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EDIT: It looks like it is 6" round, 3" thick and Condar still sells them for $162.
The metal refers to the catalyst honeycomb construction. I would get the ceramic with the interam gasket included. That is closest to the original equipment.
Excellent - that is what I needed to know! One last question: do I need any other parts for the replacement or is this as simple as out with the old, in with the new?
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