QF Contour feed motor

[Vector06]

Hey,

We have a Quadrafire Contour and it is having trouble feeding. I have cleaned the auger assembly and it is free of debris. What is happening is the motor spins but makes a buzzing sound when trying to pull up the pellets. The fire will eventually go out if it actually starts. This is happening intermittently at first but often after a while. Often enough for the fire to go out. Could this be the motor? I am just looking for some input before I spend the $160.00 for a new one. I tried to find a used one on Ebay just to try with no luck. The part number is 812-4420.

Thanks!

 

[Vector06]

After some internet searching I think I have found the problem. The motor seems to be reversing. What would the solution be to fix this?

 

[SwineFlue]

The motor seems to be reversing.

The capacitor may be shot.

The search-gods found one solution:
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/quadrafire-auger-motor-repair-for-reversing-motor.103899/

 

[Vector06]

This seems to be the plug and play wire I need. Am I right?


http://www.stove-parts-unlimited.com/Quadrafire-Auger-Wire-Extention-Motor-Capacitor-p/230-1920.htm

 

[Vector06]

I ordered the wire...hopefully this cures it. Well below freezing the next several days and we are running the Monitor now...

 

[tjnamtiw]

This seems to be the plug and play wire I need. Am I right?


http://www.stove-parts-unlimited.com/Quadrafire-Auger-Wire-Extention-Motor-Capacitor-p/230-1920.htm

That's the one Let us know if that cures it, please.