Hello all,
I purchased a used Mt Vernon this winter, and it is essentially my only source of heat. The exhaust blower is on its last legs, the bearing is shot and it is very loud. However, since it is still - 20 degrees celsius, I have kept the stove running, albeit at the lowest setting, and have just noticed that the light from the control box is glowing red, not green. Every time I turn the stove off to clean it, I have a great deal of trouble getting it going again. Today, I had to remove the exhaust blower and clean it out, then put it back in, turn the stove on to the highest setting and eventually the exhaust blower started again. I have ordered a new one, but it will be 2 more weeks before it is scheduled to arrive. I am torn between turning the stove off and freezing, and leaving it running and burning out the control box. Any advice would be helpful!
Thanks,
Michelle
Maybe what I'm asking is for some help interpreting the manual:
The manual states that the internal light of the control box will turn green when the appliance has reached a temperature of 200 degrees F (93 degrees celcius) in the firepot and will turn red when it reaches 600 degrees F (315 degrees C).
So maybe a red light from the control box is normal? Or is this just wishful thinking on my part?
M
I purchased a used Mt Vernon this winter, and it is essentially my only source of heat. The exhaust blower is on its last legs, the bearing is shot and it is very loud. However, since it is still - 20 degrees celsius, I have kept the stove running, albeit at the lowest setting, and have just noticed that the light from the control box is glowing red, not green. Every time I turn the stove off to clean it, I have a great deal of trouble getting it going again. Today, I had to remove the exhaust blower and clean it out, then put it back in, turn the stove on to the highest setting and eventually the exhaust blower started again. I have ordered a new one, but it will be 2 more weeks before it is scheduled to arrive. I am torn between turning the stove off and freezing, and leaving it running and burning out the control box. Any advice would be helpful!
Thanks,
Michelle
Maybe what I'm asking is for some help interpreting the manual:
The manual states that the internal light of the control box will turn green when the appliance has reached a temperature of 200 degrees F (93 degrees celcius) in the firepot and will turn red when it reaches 600 degrees F (315 degrees C).
So maybe a red light from the control box is normal? Or is this just wishful thinking on my part?
M
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