Harman Accentra flame guide moving out of place

[NothingLikeFire]

hi,
i have a 2007 Accentra, and this year i'm having trouble with the flame guide moving, like it is being pushed by the pellets, forward toward the door.
Then flame pokes up behind the flame guide, and it just doesn't seem right.
Maybe it's the pellets? i'm using 'green supreme' from Lowes, as my normal guy had sold out before i got to him.
Or maybe i should replace the flame guide.
Any ideas?
Thanks!

 

[jackman]

My stove will occasionally do that but it always drops back into place. I can hear it clunk. Perhaps you should shutdown and do a good scraping of the flame guide. It is considered to be an expendable item. Here's a replacement on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OI5798Y/?tag=hearthamazon-20

 

[NothingLikeFire]

My stove will occasionally do that but it always drops back into place. I can hear it clunk. Perhaps you should shutdown and do a good scraping of the flame guide. It is considered to be an expendable item. Here's a replacement on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OI5798Y/?tag=hearthamazon-20

Thanks Jackman. After posting this, i found another thread where a guy had the same issue. I've cleaned and scraped a few times, and still have it moving around. So i just ordered a new flame guide from Amazon - it's worth 25 bucks to see if that resolves this issue.

 

[Mt Bob]

They warp.But,possibly could be wet pellets,but could also be restricted exhaust,weak combustion blower.Could also be a dying exhaust probe.

 

[NothingLikeFire]

They warp.But,possibly could be wet pellets,but could also be restricted exhaust,weak combustion blower.Could also be a dying exhaust probe.

Thanks for the input Bob. Should have the guide by Thursday - fingers crossed, cold weather is coming.

 

[2011GT/CS]

I would think the new guide will be the best move. They are a wear item. I had the same kind of issue and replaced mine after 4 years. Keep us posted on the results.

 

[NothingLikeFire]

The new flame guide is in place and solved the issue.
The old flame guide isn't flat, it warped.
And just got some northern warmth pellets, so the stove should be quite a bit happier.