Have a Jotul 3 Classic Direct Vent stove. Lately been having trouble getting the stove to ignite. The pilot light is always on and strong. However, when I turn the switch on sometimes it will light and sometimes not. If it does not light and I leave the switch on it eventually lights. Would it be the the pilot generator causing the problem?
Jotul 3 Classic Direct Vent
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That could be the problem.
Not sure of your capabilities, but to test it is not that hard.
Remove the spade connectors on the back of the switch,
& with a paper clip or a small piece of wire, connect them to each other.
If the unit comes right on & stays on, the switch is probably wearing out.
To remove it, there are clips on each side that need to be compressed & it'll snap out.
The replacement will snap into the opening. Re-install the spades & you're good to go.
Not sure of your capabilities, but to test it is not that hard.
Remove the spade connectors on the back of the switch,
& with a paper clip or a small piece of wire, connect them to each other.
If the unit comes right on & stays on, the switch is probably wearing out.
To remove it, there are clips on each side that need to be compressed & it'll snap out.
The replacement will snap into the opening. Re-install the spades & you're good to go.
I'm having the same problem with the same stove. If I determine it's the switch, can you suggest where I can find a replacement switch for the stove that can be snapped back in? Thanks!
