Just ordered new distribution blower for harman accentra insert

[LobsterParty]

Multiple times I heard a bearing noise and squealing, so I ordered a new one today. It will be here in 2 days.

Now My head is playing games with me and i'm not sure if my pellet stove is currently blowing as hard as it should. So I'm happy I am ordering a new part. But I wonder how long had my fan been under performing? Or is it all in my head lol



Anyone know how I can test to see if it's creating as much wind as manufacturer specifications etc.

Can I use a multi meter or a wattage tester , to test the draw, will that help?

Thoughts?

 

[LobsterParty]

 

[LobsterParty]

It stopped working Wednesday night. Bearings siezed up. Stopped blowing anything.

I put the new one in, and my stove is 10 years younger. I never seen the stove blow air / wind so strong , across the entire house omg.
I.should have done this a year ago.

I was wasting money on pellets and not getting the maximum heat output because the fan was stuffed with some flame retardant material and dust , hair? (No pets)
It was gross. I now can heat my entire house on low.!

While I pulled the stove all the way out. I cleaned everything thoroughly.

There is a ESP temp probe in the exhaust, I cleaned that with green scotch bright.

I cleaned all the fans with paint brush and vacuum brush. I did a serious cleaning . I should have don't this a long time ago.

 

[johneh]

That should be done once a year minimum
depending on how many pellets you burn
Full cleaning after each ton (50 bags)

 

[LobsterParty]

The amount of wind being generated now is x4 as much. It like a hurricane of heat in this house

 

[LobsterParty]

Can anyone tell me what this is ?

Is this the air intake ?

I am starting to think about options for a cold air intake. Install will be this summer!

 

[Washed-Up]

Glad to see you’re progress and yes that’s the air intake, here’s what another member has done

Harman Accentra Insert Outside Air Kit Install w/ pics

With careful thought and input from members of the forum, I've finished the OAK for my accentra. Overall it was not that hard to do. I was against going through the back wall of the chimney and cement. So I went up the chimney and put (2) fresh air vents along with raising the exhaust pipe...

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