Regency i2400 wood insert smoke deflector bent,warped, broken

[Eric D..]

I have this 2008 Regency i2400 wood insert that I could use some input on. The smoke deflector looks to be in bad shape. It’s welded in looks like a piece of angle iron to me. There is also a small crack and hole in the center of the stove right above the beat up smoke deflector. I asked at my regency dealer. I didn’t have a picture to show them but explained my concern and was told as long as I can slow the fire down it’s fine. Just wondering what you guys think. The newer stoves have this as a replaceable part. #48 in the parts diagram. I’m not the original owner of the stove so no warranty for me. Thanks, Eric

 

[bholler]

Call them back and insist they take care of it. It is covered by warranty

 

[velvetfoot]

I was initially told by the dealer the the mfr said to "keep an eye on it for cracking". I guess someone at the mother ship reconsidered.

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/should-this-crack-worry-me-hampton-hi300.130865/

 

[Eric D..]

I was initially told by the dealer the the mfr said to "keep an eye on it for cracking". I guess someone at the mother ship reconsidered.

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/should-this-crack-worry-me-hampton-hi300.130865/

Thanks for posting that! Looks like the same problem. I’m not the original owner of the stove so I don’t think I have a chance having it warranted. Anyone ever fix this themselves?

 

[velvetfoot]

Yes, but I don't think he had the cracks you have. He messed around with the deflector.