I have a Napoleon I40 (insert). This is my 3rd season. Within the 1st year I noticed the annoying loudness or hum the convection blower produces. I replaced it via the dealer under warranty the 1st winter. New blower...same issue. I suffered through it last year.
I've read a few long threads on this. Calling Napoleon gets me no where...even though this issue has been documented and expressed to them for years now.
I've read elsewhere that the outer bearing is getting too hot and goes bad. A different designed blower was sent to the gentlemen from a Frasco dealer. It was made of Sleeve Bearings instead of seal ball bearings. Newer blower had an improved 3500 rpms compared to the stock 3000 rpms.
I'll be calling several different Frasco dealers in hope of finding someone with a clue and maybe a different blower.
Has anyone tried a different blower? If so, what was the part #? Any other info or direction?
I'm basically NOT using the stove. It's in my living room. By the end of the day between the high pitched noise and my TV being too loud to cover that loud noise I HAVE SUCH A HEADACHE! I'ld rather pay for oil then get a headache every darn day!
Thanks in advance
Gary
I've read a few long threads on this. Calling Napoleon gets me no where...even though this issue has been documented and expressed to them for years now.
I've read elsewhere that the outer bearing is getting too hot and goes bad. A different designed blower was sent to the gentlemen from a Frasco dealer. It was made of Sleeve Bearings instead of seal ball bearings. Newer blower had an improved 3500 rpms compared to the stock 3000 rpms.
I'll be calling several different Frasco dealers in hope of finding someone with a clue and maybe a different blower.
Has anyone tried a different blower? If so, what was the part #? Any other info or direction?
I'm basically NOT using the stove. It's in my living room. By the end of the day between the high pitched noise and my TV being too loud to cover that loud noise I HAVE SUCH A HEADACHE! I'ld rather pay for oil then get a headache every darn day!
Thanks in advance
Gary