Englander 25-PVDC Burn Issue

[Knollb52]

Hello- had a 2014 Englander 25-PDVC that has given me no issues other than an occasional vacuum switch. Last week, I encountered a top auger issue shutting off after Start Up was complete. In the process of diagnosing, I removed both fans, cleaned out, and replaced gaskets, as well as replaced door gasket rope and window gasket. Additionally, I’ve replaced the top auger motor out of precaution while the device was apart, before landing on the temperature sensor being the issue.

The top auger motor is now spinning as it should (original issue), but I now have a very weak/inconsistent flame once the Start Up cycle is complete. It will often times drop down to lower than the glass window, but then will occasionally get to an appropriate flame level. There seems to be no issues with air intake, and the exhaust line is clean. The bottom 3 button settings remain the same, unchanged. Using the same pellets I was using previously with no issues.

*Note: the door and window gaskets were replaced after the 2nd issue was determined, as they had signs of wear, so although I’m not sure they were part of the issue, they needed replacement regardless.

Any ideas on what could be the culprit? I’m at a loss at this point.

 

[Ssyko]

Englanders are notorious for wanting to be clean !! When you change auger motors it is best to change both at the same time helps with timing, aftermarket are always a lil bit slower than advertised. Try putting your old auger motor back on the top and see if it helps.

 

[Washed-Up]

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[ericofmaine]

You could also try putting your bottom auger motor on top and your new one on the bottom. Anytime I've replaced a motor in my PDV I've done that as the bottom motor is spinning all of the time and the top one only intermittently. As Ssyko said mentioned it will at least allow you to check your timings / feed rates.

One other thing is are you on a thermostat? Is the jumper in place if your not? Not definitively saying its the culprit but something could have been bumped while you were in there changing the motor.

Eric