quadrafire 1200i auger wont feed

[jh717]

Hey everyone, first post, sorry for my lack of specific knowledge.

I've got a 1200i pellet stove insert that wont feed pellets. I've cleaned and emptied the system out. When we had our chimney inspected by the local quadrafire dealer they took a look and said the motor for the auger needed to be replaced. Simple enough, since I already had that apart to clean, replaced it and still no feed.

Door seems to have a good & tight seal, i did try jumping the snap disc in the feed area but nothing there. Also noticed that there is current going through it when on (forgot to unplug it like an idiot) but I dont know if the reset on it is working. the small button on the back doesnt seem to have any resistance when I press it in. Going to order one since they are fairly cheap to replace, but hate throwing a never ending list of parts at something. Anyone have any other suggestions?

I did check what I can see of the vacuum line and that appeared to be clean as well, but being an insert its not the easiest to get to without removing the stove from the fire place and I was hoping to avoid that if possible.

 

[johneh]

Welcome to the forum
Some questions first
When was the last time the stove was cleaned from air intake to exhaust termination?
When you start the stove does the combustion fan come on?

 

[jh717]

we've been in the home just about 2 years, the sellers claimed that prior to the sale everything was cleaned and serviced.

The combustion fan does come on, and when everything is on, it looks like the ignitor is hot too. just no feed

 

[johneh]

First of all your and all pellet stoves need a full air inlet to exhaust termination cleaning
bare minamin once a year !!
My stove of 22 years gets that done after every pallet of pellets (75 Bags) Your stove
is most likely stuffed full of ash. The place to start, clean the stove. Try the leaf blower trick