I understand and can accept the noise from the combustion and distribution fans since they produce more of a "white noise". The auger drive system on the other hand seems to be more erratic and noisy than I would assume normal. I just had the auger motor/gearbox replaced under warranty and it too is noisy, but a different kind of noisy from the one replaced. First drive system sounded more like the motor was struggling (auger does rotate smoothly), the new drive system sounds like there are a few loose nuts and bolts rolling around in the gearbox...motor seems pretty quiet.
Is it me or does your auger feed system sound like an rotisserie attachment for a Montgomery Ward's gas grill (or insert your favorite cheap grill name)? Seems most irritating since it makes a fairly irregular sound. My buddies Quad Mt Vernon auger feed is dead silent. This made me a bit more sensitive to the sounds of my Harman. Love the stove, just trying to work through a few anomalies (this and woofing).
Since I really don't have a noise baseline to work from, share your impressions of the auger feed noise, please. Thanks.
Is it me or does your auger feed system sound like an rotisserie attachment for a Montgomery Ward's gas grill (or insert your favorite cheap grill name)? Seems most irritating since it makes a fairly irregular sound. My buddies Quad Mt Vernon auger feed is dead silent. This made me a bit more sensitive to the sounds of my Harman. Love the stove, just trying to work through a few anomalies (this and woofing).
Since I really don't have a noise baseline to work from, share your impressions of the auger feed noise, please. Thanks.