Why is my auger not working on my pellet stove?
If the auger is no longer turning, chances are that it is experiencing a motor failure, pressure switch failure, or that it is clogged from pellets and debris. The best thing to do is to first unplug the stove and open up the compartment to test the motor and then clean it out completely.
Why does the auger keeps jamming?
jamming may be caused by vacuum switch opening preventing a full load of pellets from being delivered to the fire. Usually there is enough torque to breakup pellets unless the auger and the motor are not solidly coupled together. Steps to fix it: The first step is to unplug the auger.
What controls the auger on a pellet stove?
The stove is operated by a thermostat, which controls the number of pellets that the auger feeds into the combustion chamber.
How long do pellet stove auger motors last?
The average pellet stove auger motor will last approximately 6-8 seasons running fairly consistently in season during moderate to severe climates. We have seen some go 10+ years, and some go in under a year, but the average is 6-8.
How do you check auger motor for continuity?
To determine if the auger motor is defective, pull out the ice bucket and turn the bucket auger by hand. If the auger turns freely, use a multimeter to test the auger motor for continuity. If the auger motor does not have continuity, or if the motor is getting power but won’t run, replace the auger motor.
How do you turn on the auger on a pellet stove?
Use your fingers to rotate the auger to expose any pellets hidden beneath the auger. Plug the pellet stove into the wall outlet and start the auger. If the auger doesn’t rotate but you can hear the motor attempting to spin the auger, turn off the auger and unplug the stove.
Why don’t St Croix pellet stoves burn corn?
St Croix didn’t start out making pellet stoves….all of their stove designs were originally designed to burn corn, and that is the underlying problem…corn burns differently than wood. Wood pellet stoves require ash removal and the places where the ash collects need to be accessible.
What are the parts of a St Croix Auger?
Overall, St Croix has done a great job in designing their feed system. The parts consist of an auger motor, a lower plate with bushing, motor retaining clip, lock collar, Belleville washer, auger, and upper flange bushing.
How do you clean ash from a St Croix pellet stove?
Excluding their inserts, St. Croix pellet stoves have an area that is impossible to clean their ash from, this area is located forward of the burn pot where the igniter is located. The bottom of the burn pot, the part that attaches to the versa-grate push rod has a thickness to its height at the point where it attaches to the rod.
How do I know if my auger is bad?
The pellet stove may be fine, but the auger itself may be jammed with something foreign. Look for signs of the feed motor struggling to turn. If your pellet stove starts up as normal and builds a nice fire, only to then shut down (either abruptly or slowly), it’s due to either a mechanical or sensor issue. There are three symptoms to look for: 1.