Insert blower noise

[Ctwoodtick]

I’ve had the Jotul 550 insert for 8 seasons. One of the blowers has started to make some more consistent noise. It’s like a whistle/rattle sound. Annoying.
Is there any ways to fix this or is it time for new blowers?

 

[brenndatomu]

How long has it been since it was cleaned? When mine starts to rattle I know its time to take 'er out in the shop for a blowin out...

 

[Ctwoodtick]

How long has it been since it was cleaned? When mine starts to rattle I know its time to take 'er out in the shop for a blowin out...

I’ve never cleaned them. Next warmer day I’ll disconnect and blow them out with my air compressor. Thank you

 

[brenndatomu]

I bet you will be shocked how matted up with stuff they are! They move a lot more air afterwards too!

 

[Ctwoodtick]

I bet you will be shocked how matted up with stuff they are! They move a lot more air afterwards too!

Nice! I do it after the holidays, I’ll report back to let you know how it goes. Thanks again

 

[Bad LP]

Before you go ripping it apart try a vacuum with a brush or if no brush can get at it a long handled paint brush and the crevice nozzle on the shop vac.

 

[brenndatomu]

On my Drolet 1400 you can just pop the blower box off and take it out, easy peasy...vac usually doesn't work very well...fiddly, time consuming...air hose much better!