Most pellet stoves will have three motors, the auger motor, combustion motor, and distribution motor. Certain models may also have an agitator motor, versa grate motor, secondary auger motor, or an auto-clean motor. Our blog on pellet stove motors and blowers will offer helpful insight and guided tutorial videos for troubleshooting and replacement.
welcome back to pellet tech 101! Welcome back to Pellet Tech 101. In today’s video we cover how to replace a pellet or corn stove auger feed motor. This is the most common type of auger motor and replacement. … Read More
WELCOME BACK TO PELLET TECH 101! In this Pellet Tech 101 we show you how to create a jumper wire and bypass a safety switch for troubleshooting. ALWAYS turn off, cool, and unplug your stove before performing any electrical work … Read More
WELCOME BACK TO PELLET TECH 101! This video will show you how to change the rotation of an Auger Motor Gearbox Assembly. Most commonly done on pellet stoves as some require clockwise and other counter clockwise. Be sure to tighten … Read More
WELCOME BACK TO PELLET TECH 101! Instructional video on installing the Combustion Exhaust Motor Fan Kit. Our universal combustion and exhaust motor is designed to fit a wide range of pellet stoves. Watch the video below for details. Keep in … Read More
WELCOME BACK TO PELLET TECH 101! This video will show you how to make a test cord. Making a test cord can be very handy to test motors and blowers outside of the stove to verify their operation function. Browse … Read More
WELCOME BACK TO PELLET TECH 101! This video will show you how to reverse the direction of a combustion blower exhaust fan motor from clockwise to counterclockwise or vice versa. Browse parts by make & model Looking for a better … Read More
WELCOME BACK TO PELLET TECH 101! Welcome back to Pellet Tech 101. In today’s video we cover how to replace a pellet or corn stove auger feed motor. This is the most common type of auger motor and replacement. BROWSE … Read More
Welcome Back to Pellet Tech 101! In today’s video we cover removal, cleaning and replacement of the Convection Blower, Distribution Fan Room-Air Motor in the Winslow PS40. Many Pellet, Corn, Wood & Coal Stoves will use a similar ‘snail style’ … Read More
The importance of cleaning your pellet stove exhaust/combustion fan regularly cannot be emphasized enough. As a general rule of thumb you should clean your exhaust motor and exhaust venting after 3 tons of pellet fuel have been burned. If you … Read More
Overview The average pellet stove auger feed motor will last approximately 6-8 seasons running fairly consistently in season during moderate to severe climates. Same goes for agitator/stirrer motors used in select multi-fuel stoves. We have seen some go 10+ years, … Read More
PRIMING THE AUGER TIP- If and when your pellet stove runs completely empty of fuel/pellets, it may take 2-5 minutes of running to “PRIME ” the auger again depending on the model. TRY- Before starting, put a small handful of … Read More
