Another Harman XXV or???

[goatman-68]

Hello all, as some of you may know I have had many problems with my XXV purchased in Oct-08. The dealer today agreed to take it back and give me a replacement. I know I don't want an XXV with the new direct drive auger system, but they have a few of the chain drive XXV's left. So I have a choice of replacing the XXV with the chain drive or, for a little more money I can replace it with a Quadrafire Mount Vernon AE.

I am curious to hear about any experiences with the MT Vernon Quadrafire units. I know the older chain drive XXV would probably run trouble free.

I may have just had a (bad) XXV, someone has to get the bad ones..............................

 

[newpelletstove]

Sorry to hear about your troubles goatman. My (chain-driven auger) XXV has been great for the year I've had it. Good luck on deciding what's best.

 

[Justaddwater]

For what it's worth this is my second season with my xxv (chain drive) and I have done nothing but dump pellets in it.

Runs non stop 24/7 from October thru March, then it gets a complete cleaning at the end of the heating season.

I do clean burn pot and heat exchanger once a month.

Dan

 

[goatman-68]

Thanks for the replies guys. I am leaning more towards another XXV. I am sure that the Mt. Vernon probably has its own issues.............

 

[tinkabranc]

At the risk of jinxing myself, I am on season #3 with my chain drive XXV
with no issues so far. Of course there are no guarantees of being completely
trouble free with any pellet stove brand so its a chance no matter if you stay
with this brand or get a Quad.

Kudos to the dealer for attempting to make it right for you.