Heatilator Fireplace Won't Spark

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kushp24

New Member
Aug 6, 2024
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Iowa
I have a Heatilator Model NDV4236I-B. It is about 6-7 years old. We had to turn off the gas to it last year to check for leaks and ever since it wont turn back on. I believe it is an IPI. It works with a wall switch. I checked the plug with my phone charger and it was working fine inside. I tapped the orange area with a screwdriver (based off a few suggestions here) and that didnt help either. I also changed the control unit thing from one I found on Amazon today and that did not work either. Im not sure if the model or brand mattered but the original one was a Dexen and the Amazon one was some random company. I attached some pictures of what it looks like inside and what I changed out.
Any advice appreciated. Our basement one works just find and it clicks. The upstairs one just doesn't turn on.
Worst case I will have someone come by to fix it, but I would like to get an idea so I dont get ripped off either.

Thank you

[Hearth.com] Heatilator Fireplace Won't Spark


[Hearth.com] Heatilator Fireplace Won't Spark


[Hearth.com] Heatilator Fireplace Won't Spark


[Hearth.com] Heatilator Fireplace Won't Spark


[Hearth.com] Heatilator Fireplace Won't Spark
 
There should be a wire screwed to the bottom of the unit in the valve cavity. The connection needs to be secure.
 
Have you tested power at the outlet?