Hello All,
We have two Fireplace Xtrordinair Elite 44’s in my home, these units were existing when we purchased the house about four years ago now. The home was built in 2005, so both units are 22 years old. The stove in my main living room gets a ton of use during the winter months I have been burning about 3 cords during the winter. I have noticed that the blower performance doesn’t seem to be as strong as it was when first bought the home. I will be replacing the catalytic combustor this season and wanted to ask if a blower motor should also be inspected to see if it needs to be replaced.
another question is how long should these units last ? 25 years , 30 years? Will we need to plan for them to be replaced in the in near future?
Also in northwest Connecticut, I have not had great luck with service technicians, Do any other members have any recommendations?
We have two Fireplace Xtrordinair Elite 44’s in my home, these units were existing when we purchased the house about four years ago now. The home was built in 2005, so both units are 22 years old. The stove in my main living room gets a ton of use during the winter months I have been burning about 3 cords during the winter. I have noticed that the blower performance doesn’t seem to be as strong as it was when first bought the home. I will be replacing the catalytic combustor this season and wanted to ask if a blower motor should also be inspected to see if it needs to be replaced.
another question is how long should these units last ? 25 years , 30 years? Will we need to plan for them to be replaced in the in near future?
Also in northwest Connecticut, I have not had great luck with service technicians, Do any other members have any recommendations?
