englander ac 30 blower

[fran35]

Hey guys,
Happy New Year. I am having some more issues with my brand new englander 30 blower. I previously had one for 3 years before it started screeching like 2 cats fighting. I called ESW and spoke to them. Basically they said I was SOL and had to buy a new one. So I did 3 months ago. Well, it's already started chirping and I am at wits end. I can't find any oil ports on the thing and from my brief conversation with Englander last time, there doesn't appear to be a way to oil the bearings. I would call back to englander, but after the input I got from them last time, I doubt they will be much help. Does anyone know of any remedies or home mods to make this thing better than the $130 piece of junk that Englander sells. I love the nc 30 stove, but this blower situation is terrible. Thanks.

 

[CenterTree]

Which blower do you have?

The regular "stock" one that came with the stove or the larger optional blower?

 

[fran35]

No, it's the more expensive add on blower, the ac 30. Actually, both of them were ac 30. They push a nice volume of air, but seems like shoddy construction.

 

[Highbeam]

Can of wd40 and squirt till it quiets. Nothing to lose eh?

 

[FTG-05]

Has anyone else had this problem that has been reported here? If no one else is reporting a problem, maybe you got two bad ones.

If it's a widely reported problem, is there an alternative to the AC-30 blower that fits in the same location and has the same general dimensions?

I have the AC-30 blower and have it set so you can barely hear it. Knock on wood it stays that way.

 

[fran35]

Has anyone else had this problem that has been reported here? If no one else is reporting a problem, maybe you got two bad ones.

If it's a widely reported problem, is there an alternative to the AC-30 blower that fits in the same location and has the same general dimensions?

I have the AC-30 blower and have it set so you can barely hear it. Knock on wood it stays that way.

I have heard a few other forum members have early issues with the blower. For sheer volume blowing over the sweet spot, I haven't found or heard of anything. The thing is, the first one went belly up after 3 years. I use the blower on high almost nightly in the winter so 3 years is acceptable. However, to have a brand new unit crap out so early just doesn't pass muster.

 

[danimal1968]

I have heard a few other forum members have early issues with the blower. For sheer volume blowing over the sweet spot, I haven't found or heard of anything. The thing is, the first one went belly up after 3 years. I use the blower on high almost nightly in the winter so 3 years is acceptable. However, to have a brand new unit crap out so early just doesn't pass muster.

What's their warranty on parts?

I believe there is someone from Englander who posts on these forums.

 

[Hoozie]

If it's dead, can you take it apart and see if you can find a replacement motor(s) for it?

I've also thought about getting the big blower, but haven't due to the reviews here...