I have a fairly new Englander Model 55-shpepl Pellet Stove and last night the auger quit turning. I have removed the auger to clear all debris, checked all gears in motor (all seemed fine), and checked for continuity in electric motor. Ran diagnostic tests as per manual. Auger is still not turning, and I'm unsure what to try next. Any suggestions? It's a cold canadian night!
Englander Pellet Stove Auger Not Turning
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Hook the auger straight up to 110 to see if it turns, if not order a new one! The sooner you order one the quicker your warm! And welcome to the forum fellow hoser, Eh!
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First, look for the small hole on the right hand side of the firebox right under the firebrick It's hard to see but it's there. Clean the hole out with a toothpick or something....you might also need to remove the vacuum hose and clean out. It sometimes gets clogged with ash. If that doesn't work, bypass the vacuum switch by connecting the the wires together (UNPLUG THE STOVE BEFORE DOING THIS) THEN start the stove and see if it works. If it doesn't bypass the hopper lid switch by connecting together (UNPLUG THE STOVE BEFORE DOING THIS) and see if the stove runs. Last but not least do what Skoal Man said.
My money is the vacuum switch but I'm know to be wrong....a lot....
My money is the vacuum switch but I'm know to be wrong....a lot....
I'll put extra funds on one of the glass fuses on the control board and even money on the vacuum switch. Usually the switch don't go bad, the port plugs up or the silicone hose has a tear it it. Take a vacuum cleaner with a small crevice tool and suck the port out from inside the firebox...eh?
Only one fuse on the board...If that's blown nothing would be lit......No way I'm bettin' though....born to lose
The only way to test the auger motor!
If it operates properly, then you need to check to see if there is power to the motor and back trace to see where you are losing power.
Order two auger motors and have a spare on hand for the next cold winter night that the auger motor goes bad.
I have one spare motor just in case.
Bill
+1.... Just don't get bit by the current. I keep a length of lamp cord with a plud on the end just for testing things in my electrical tool box (and some wire nuts for the connections so I don't get bit.....lol
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