Oh knowledgeable collective:
I am in the process of repairing a Defiant Encore (Model 0028). I nearly have the firebacks off.. still working on one bolt.
This is the prevouis post:
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/3866/
I have noticed that around the joint between the top of the stove and the main "hull" of the stove, the joint material is cracked. I took a can of compressed air to the seam and it appears there are some gaps. I also noticed the same condition around the base of the stove back, when I took the back off.
I have to admit, I'm pretty discouraged at this point. I paid $350 for it, and have bought $400 in parts. Before I buy another $400 in parts, I really want to know if I should just give up and get rid of this thing. If you think I should keep going, what could I expect to spend at a shop to have the seals redone? Is that necessary?
I am in the process of repairing a Defiant Encore (Model 0028). I nearly have the firebacks off.. still working on one bolt.
This is the prevouis post:
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/3866/
I have noticed that around the joint between the top of the stove and the main "hull" of the stove, the joint material is cracked. I took a can of compressed air to the seam and it appears there are some gaps. I also noticed the same condition around the base of the stove back, when I took the back off.
I have to admit, I'm pretty discouraged at this point. I paid $350 for it, and have bought $400 in parts. Before I buy another $400 in parts, I really want to know if I should just give up and get rid of this thing. If you think I should keep going, what could I expect to spend at a shop to have the seals redone? Is that necessary?