Persistent Metallic Squeaking Noise in Quadra Fire

[wsirwin33]

I have two quadra fire classic bay 1200 inserts and have for the most part been happy with them. I purchased them two years ago and am diligent about the regular maintenance as I usually burn about a bag a day in each for 5-6 months of the year ... Canada is very cold

One of them has recently started making a persistent metallic squeaking noise and I wanted to see if anyone else has run into this problem. I am wondering if maybe I have to clean the combustion or convection blowers (manual says to do it once a year but doesn't tell you how and I am a few hours from the closest dealer. Anyone else have a similar problems.

The noise is not like the usual metallic bumps or sounds but can go on as long as a few minutes on and off and usually only starts when the fan is blowing.

Pellet buddies of the world unite ... any tips???

Seasons Greetings to All

 

[Acolar]

I have a classic bay 1200 insert and it started making a very loud annoying squealing noise when started up. The combustion blower is the source of the squeal. It sounds almost identical to a loud belt squeal coming from under the hood of an automobile.

The stove was installed October 2008

Quadra Fire is replacing the combustion motor under warranty.

 

[mralias]

Make sure your door and panel is not rubing against the motor. Mine was doing that and can make a squealing noise.

 

[wsirwin33]

I never even thought of the door idea, but I will check that when I get home. I don't think it is the combustion motor as it onl makes the sound when the fan kicks in, not at the initial startup. The sound comes and goes a lot and is in no way consistent. I gave my fan a real good cleaning and that seemed to work for a day but then it came back. How do you clean your fans?

I noticed that my gaskets on my door are starting to fray in one corner?

My cleaning process (every 1-2 days):
- let the stove cool
- pull the cleaning rods
- open and vacuum the inside thoroughly and use a toothbrush and scraper on the firepot
- clean the firebox
- clean the glass

* every couple of weeks I take off the baffles and give it a good cleaning under there and brush off the heat exchangers

* yearly I clean the exhaust path and chimney liner and around it for dust

??? Anything I am missing ???

Thanks a lot for your help.