Jotul Rockland 550 blower repair

[Toomb]

While loading the stove, I accidentally hit the heat shield at the top of the stove with the ash shovel. The blower turned off. I actually tripped the breaker. I went down to the basement reset the breaker. The blower works but the fan speed controler isn't working. Any thoughts on repair or replacement? Electrical stuff is not my strong suit......chris

 

[Toomb]

Looks like it is the rheostat......

 

[begreen]

Looks like it is the rheostat......

If so, easy replacement.

 

[rkofler]

Isn't the rheostat the sensor that turns the fan on/off in Auto mode? I agree, i have replaced myself, not too bad.
But is that the problem here? Sounds like the blower is working, but you cannot adjust the speed of the fan?

 

[begreen]

Isn't the rheostat the sensor that turns the fan on/off in Auto mode? I agree, i have replaced myself, not too bad.
But is that the problem here? Sounds like the blower is working, but you cannot adjust the speed of the fan?

That sounds like the thermostatic snap switch. The rheostat is what controls the blower motor speed.

 

[rkofler]

That sounds like the thermostatic snap switch. The rheostat is what controls the blower motor speed.

That makes sense, thanks for clarifying. Either way, i agree, pretty easy to swap out yourself.

 

[Toomb]

Yes. The fans work but i cannot adjust the speed. I ordered replacement.......a google search revealed a cheap one that other 550 owners have used.Will see what happens. Thanks for the responses.

 

[Toomb]

Easy repair. Took me about 15 mins.....except i didn't have the correct connectors. I had to run to the store for those. I used this part......
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DJ5HEE/?tag=hearthamazon-20
Which was an exact replacement thanks to a little google search. Saved $40 over the jotul replacement......parts looked identical with same chinese factory stickers......