Help ID fireplace insert

[zmender]

Hello all! Finally joining after lurking for couple of months

Earlier this year we moved to Guilford CT and we had inherited a woodstock fireplace insert. The stove works great and with reasonably dry wood, lasts 4-6 hours per load and I've managed to keep fire going since 12/23, always building up from coals in the morning...

One issue with the insert is the blower fan. Even with setting at low, it has a deathly rattle that can be heard in the entire house. Could y'all help me ID'ing either the stove or the fan unit? Would love to get more heat out of the fire.


Thanks

 

[begreen]

The problem most likely is that the fan's squirrel cages are very dirty, throwing the fans out of balance. Can you figure out how to remove them for cleaning?

I have not heard of a Woodstock fireplace insert and am not sure who made this one.

 

[john26]

looks like a Vermont Casting Montpelier

Vermont Castings Montpelier Wood Insert - Gagnon Clay Products

www.gagnonclayproducts.com

Vermont Castings Montpelier Homeowner's Installation & Operating Manual (Page 12 of 20) | ManualsLib

www.manualslib.com

 

[zmender]

looks like a Vermont Casting Montpelier

Vermont Castings Montpelier Wood Insert - Gagnon Clay Products

www.gagnonclayproducts.com

Vermont Castings Montpelier Homeowner's Installation & Operating Manual (Page 12 of 20) | ManualsLib

www.manualslib.com

This is it - thanks John.

There are a couple of screws underneath the insert, I'll tear into those next couple of days to see if I can clean up the blower.