Great info that i have been wondering since I bought my used Harman this past fall. Thank you !

@EarthSense

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric! So glad it was helpful for you. Any questions or needs just give us a shout! Cheers,

Awesome Video! Thank you so much for the how to video! Just had my Harman Stove insert installed yesterday!

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! If you have any questions or needs as you start using it just let us know. Always happy to help. Thank You!

Thanks for the video. Have had my Harman for many years and did not know about everything you explained.

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

You're most welcome! Glad to hear it was helpful and you gained additional insight. Any future questions or needs please let us know. Thanks Again!

This video is amazing, explains very clearly, and is a great help.

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, so glad to hear it was helpful! Any questions just let us know. Appreciated!

Thanks for you response .I have never used it that way in two years. I will give it a try. The line is frayed from my animals. I use it in my bird aviary.I keep the Aviary above 80 degrees. The room is screened and I use floor fan to distribute and vent heat out of the room.Has worked great until recently.

Great job. I especially appreciated your explanation of the feed dial.

@EarthSense

9 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! Any other questions just let us know. Thanks!

Wow, you just saved me about $300.00. Thank you so much for making these videos easy to follow and understand!! Every question I had in my mind knowing what I needed to do, you answered. Fantastic!!!!

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to hear that, thank you! Any future questions or needs please let us know. Many thanks!

I'm training on this model for install and this was super helpful. Thanks

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing. If you have any other questions while you train or after install just let us know - always happy to help! Thanks!

Awesome description of the controls for the Harman stove.

@EarthSense

6 ай бұрын

Glad the video was helpful Alexandra! Any future questions or needs just let us know. Thanks!

This video is great. really simple easy explanation of all the settings and detailed. really wish the place I bought my stove from was this helpful, but that's probably why the are no longer in business. Harman should put this on their site. thanks for taking the time.

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Tim, thank you! Very glad to hear it was helpful. If you have any questions down the road we are always happy to help. Thanks so much!

Thank You ! Great Information !

Hello. This video is a great help. Thank you.

THANK YOU!!! The so-called instructions you get with the stove are useless. I was so happy to come across your video - now I finally understand how to run my stove! :)

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

That is fantastic to hear Jeannie! Thanks so much! Any other questions down the road just let us know.

Great information!

Due to a power surge, the fuse blew on my Harman Accentra. Not knowing what was wrong, I called for service but was told it would cost an absurd amount of money to have someone come out (74 miles away). By examining the wiring diagram, I guessed it was the fuse and was able to replace it myself for $3. It would be great if your videos could cover such minor maintenance, especially for those of us far from a knowledgeable service person.

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Lawrence! Thank you for sharing this. I will add it to our upcoming video list. Very appreciated! Glad you were able to solve the issue, any future questions or assistance needed we are always here to help. Thanks!

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

We recently did a video on replacing the Harman Control Board Fuse - You Can Find That Here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/qH6O0MF-c5CYl8Y.html

@HawkGTboy

Жыл бұрын

This is why they tell you to use a surge protector.

Very helpful video. Thank you very much!

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear, thanks Adam! Any future questions just let us know.

I have made 10 videos on my Harman pellet stove. Check them out, and help support my channel by hitting that subscribe button. Thanks for watching. LOVE MY HARMAN

Awesome video. Thank you

@EarthSense

5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it was helpful! Any other questions or needs just let us know!

Great video, thank you.

@EarthSense

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Norm! Very glad you found it helpful. Any further questions or future needs feel free to email us at info@pellethead.com. Thanks again for watching!

Awesome video thank you!

@EarthSense

8 ай бұрын

Most welcome Michael! Any other questions please let us know, always happy to help!

Great video. I have a p68 just preparing if and when I have to swap parts out. Thanks!

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Pete! If you have any questions or want to review any replacement parts just let us know - we are happy to help. Thanks again so much! -Mr. Pellethead

Thanks a lot of great info!

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Any questions or needs just let us know. Thanks!

very helpful video. Thank you

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! Very glad it was helpful. Any questions or needs please let us know. Thanks!

Just thourgly cleaned ours. 15 yrs old. Just an absolutely wonderful machine

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Tom! Regular cleaning and maintenance is the key; great job! Do you have the Advance like in the video or a different model?

@tomlambert1833

Жыл бұрын

@@EarthSense I can honestly say regular cleaning isn't the norm here.. It's not likely to be cleaned other than suck the ash pan out when its apparently too full. We usually clean it thourgly in the fall, September. Then on a warmer day in the winter . We've only seen -45 here for about three weeks, So this week its b warm at-5 c..

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

@@tomlambert1833 Good to know Tom, that is some cold weather! Most issues folks run into are related to ash accumulation and general cleaning. Less ash accumulation the more efficient the unit will run and the less problems that typically arise. Glad to hear it's been solid for you. Thanks again for sharing!

Great video 👍

@EarthSense

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven! Very glad you found it helpful. Any questions or needs please let us know! Thanks.

The distribution fan did engage. I will run for a while and see. Thanks Will keep you informed

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan, Yes please keep us informed. Always here to help. Appreciated,

Very helpful

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear Edward, Thanks!

Thank you!!

@EarthSense

6 ай бұрын

You're most welcome Dawn! Any questions or needs just let us know. Thanks!

Great video. My stove blower fan runs for an hour and 15 minutes after the Auger turns off. I got tired of unplugging it, so I just got a power strip.

@EarthSense

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for contacting us. It is normal for the Harman exhaust blower to run for that length of time once the auger turns off in cool down mode. The Exhaust thermister ESP probe is monitoring temperature inside the exhaust flue. Never hurts to inspect and clean the ESP probe. Here is a link. Any other questions please let us know. Thanks! kzread.info/dash/bejne/nahr0NCAfby7Xc4.htmlsi=Ovv0rMySQ3rZmtBX

Love my p68

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, P68 is a great unit! Any questions let us know.

Very good vidio

Hi and thanks for the great video. I found it very useful compared to reading the manual. I inherited a P68 pellet stove with a fairly big ranch house with a massive basement that I am looking after for the winter up here in Ontario. It's dropping down to -20 tonight so time to get this thing working. After looking at it, It seems it was kind of serviced by a previous owner but I'd say not professionally. I've been reading the cleaning instructions but I am a visual learner. Do you have a video showing all the recommended cleaning steps? Thank you very much! From a new subscriber :)

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for contacting us Alset, very glad to hear this video was helpful. The P68 is a great stove. We don't have any complete cleaning videos of the P68 at this time, but we can definitely put on our list to complete in the future. Overall the P68 is one of Harman's easiest units to clean. Few key notes here. 1. Use a big dry paint brush to brush the ash off the upper heat exchangers for max efficiency. Turn the control board feed adjuster to test while doing this so the ash is sucked in and doesn't make a mess. 2. Make sure the burnpot stays clean. Inspect the holes to make sure they are open. We offer a modified scraper tool that makes cleaning the firepot a breeze - pellethead.com/product/harman-stove-fireplace-insert-burnpot-firepot-grate-scraper-tool/ 3. Vacuum out the igniter area on the burnpot, removal of front plate. 4. Annually clean the exhaust ESP probe (we have a video on this here on youtube) 5. Annually clean out the exhaust venting and remove the plate behind the ash pan to check the combustion chamber throat and fan paddle. 6. Annually dust off the motors and blowers - no lubrication needed. 7. Annually check the sawdust cleanout box (located behind the auger motor) Clean out any accumulated pellet fines. Hope this is helpful, thanks again for subscribing! Thanks, Mr. Pellethead

So after the hour and adjust the feed accordingly do I cut back the temperature or leave it on Max? I am running a brand new p61. I love the video. I have a 30 yr old house and bigger. Finding the video so helped me

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message, glad it was helpful. Yeah, after the hour and any adjustments to your feed adjuster dial, go ahead and turn back to your desired temp. You may find with different pellet fuel it may need adjustment again, much of which is based on the length of the pellets. But for the most part just a good accurate way to know where that feed adjuster dial should be based on the area you're heating. Any other questions let us know, the P61 is a great stove!

Wish I had one.

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

We do offer several refurbished units John and currently we do have a few Harman models available including the Advance as shown in the video. Feel free to take a look for reference and let us know if you have any questions. Thanks! pellethead.com/product-category/stove-inserts-fireplace/certified-refurbished-units/freestanding-eses-certified-refurbished-stoves/

This is a great video thanks for sharing I have a question I have a harman p35 Free standing and it is having feeding issues and I can't figure out what is causing this and help would be greatly appreciated no harm dealer near me thank you..

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

Sure thing, happy to help. When you say feeding issues, is it not feeding at all? Or is it feeding intermittently? Is your model the P35i Insert? Or is it the P38 Freestanding model? (Harman does not make a P35 Freestanding). Does your control board have a status light? If so, is it blinking? Can you tell if power is going to the auger motor? Provide us a little more breakdown and detail of what is happening. I'm sure we can help get you back to 100%. Thanks!

i have a P68 and I think I could have bought a smaller one. How do I get it to make less heat so it does not turn on and off as much. I think I would burn less pellets if it just stayed at a more even heat, all day long. Any advise would be nice thank you.

@EarthSense

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim, based on what you are describing, I would suggest you throttle the feed adjuster down to maybe a 2 to start and once the unit is lit turn the igniter toggle to manual to keep a constant fire. Run on room temp at desired temp setting and keep the dial on the L in room setting mode. Let us know if that helps.

I have Harman Accentra Insert. I recently noticed that the Stove when set to Automatic. Even when I set the temperature to a lower Temp setting the setting is ignored and the stove is running at full bore, No Blinking lights no indication that there is an issue.. any idea's?? The Stove was professionally cleaned (full cleaning)about a month ago and everything including the temp setting seemed to be working fine. I clean the stove weekly. Not as complete as the annual cleaning but cool it down. Clean the baffles, empty and vac the firebox, scrape the burn pot, clean and vac the igniter area etc.

@EarthSense

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for contacting us, happy to help. The most important thing to look at here would be the room sensing probe. This probe is very sensitive in monitoring the room temp and adjusting the fuel feed and blower speed based on the temperature you have set when operating in Room Temp mode. Cold drafts and direct sunlight can greatly affect the room sensing probe. First thing I would suggest would be to play with the positioning of that Room sensing probe wire - try a few different placement spots and see if anything changes. If nothing changes and it still runs at full bore on room Temp regardless of the temperature setting, I would suggest you look at getting a replacement room probe to start. They are fairly inexpensive and probably the best place to start before we would start looking at a possible issue with the control board or ESP Thermistor Probe. Here is a link pellethead.com/product/harman-room-air-temp-sensor-thermostat-sensing-probe-wire/ Hope that is helpful - keep us posted. Cheers, ESESstoves

Just installed a used P45 stove, I have it set in room temp mode on Auto, and once room reached the set temperature and fire went out but the blower did not actually shut down completely. Approximately how long would it take before blower actually turns off OR does it continue to run until I turn stove setting to off?

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for contacting us. In Harman stoves the exhaust motor will continue to run for a period of about an hour on average until the exhaust ESP probe senses it is cool enough to safely shut down. Let us know how long the motor is running when it goes into shutdown. Thanks.

I was wondering about any tips to clean the stove or do maintenance to prevent proof of fire sensor from getting dirty with soot it keeps giving error codes and it gets caked with soot alot.

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin, thanks for the message, happy to help. I assume you have a Harman and you are referring to the ESP Thermistor Probe in the exhaust hub as the proof of fire sensor. If that is not correct, just let us know what your make and model is. If it is a Harman, here is a video link on cleaning that ESP probe. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nahr0NCAfby7Xc4.html The cleaning of this probe and the stove and vent in general is greatly determined by the type of pellets you are using. Generally speaking premium softwood pellets such as Pine and Douglas Fir will provide a greater heat-output with considerably less ash and build-up in comparison to hardwood pellets. We always suggest trying a few bags of few different kinds of pellets and making assessments on what works best for you. On a side note- We always want to make sure that fire is crisp and torchy. If we are seeing any kind of a lazy sooty flame, we have other issues to address. Majority of the time this would be an ash build-up/blockage in the stove/exhaust/venting. We also suggest checking door and ash pan door gasket seals to ensure they are tight all the way around, and checking the burnpot for build-up and burnpot holes to make sure they are open and clear. Hopefully that is helpful, any other questions please let us know. Thanks!

Hey this is a little off topic but maybe you know the answer. I have a Harmon p45 about 15 years old. Recently bought a tripp lite 750u battery backup that's supposed to last about 45 minutes so the unit can cycle down and not have smoke back up into the house. Do I have to turn the stove off when we lose power or will the stove shut down automatically when it switches over to the tripp lite. Will it know to shut itself off? Thanks, Laurie

@EarthSense

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Laurie, thanks for contacting us. I'm not familiar with the Tripp lite 750u back-up system, however I would assume it works similar to other battery back-up systems. When power is lost it will switch to battery back-up and continue operation as you have it set. If you want the stove to shut down then you would need to turn your stove temp/room temp dial to off so it can go through proper shutdown. Any other questions please let us know. Thanks!

Hello, I have the P-68 model and the blowers and lights go on and off when I turn the unit on automatic. I am using this for the first time since purchasing the house. It seems to be running well on manual. It's yet to show any flames/fire after 15 minutes of running. Any advice? I will seek out an online manual from Harman. Your video is informative by the way, great stage presence!

@EarthSense

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for contacting us. Glad the video was helpful. Yes, first step would be to get the owners manual so you can see exactly what the operating lights should be doing. You can email us direct at info@pellethead.com and we are happy to help with further troubleshooting and get everything operating 100%. Thanks.

@backwoodsXJ

5 жыл бұрын

Make sure all the lids and doors are closed tightly. Had the same thing happen, service rep showed me.

I just bought an Accentra-2 pellet stove second hand. There is another switch that has a high and low mode for the fan. Does this over-ride the dial? Also, is it possible to connect a thermostat to the stove? Since I have it in my garage, I'd love to have a WiFi thermostat that I can remotely access to start the stove heating before I go out to work. Thanks for a the video. It was very informative.

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, thanks for contacting us. Yes, the earlier Accentra FS models will have the additional blower rocker switch inside the control board cavity. It does not override the L/H on the room temp/stove temp dial, it simply is an additional blower speed adjustment. In most cases folks would leave that on low and in the coldest weather kick it up to high if the area needs that additional boost - Feel free to play around with it and find what works best for you. As for the Thermostat, the Accentra is designed to work off the Room Temp Probe which plugs into the back of the unit. It's about a 5' probe which can be extended if needed. Using room temp mode on the board and setting the temp dial to where you like it would be the most common way to operate the unit. With the igniter toggle on Auto you can set your temp and the unit will turn off and on as needed to hold that preset temp. Unfortunately with your model you would not be able to connect any kind of programmable or WiFi thermostat. Some of Harman's newer models such as the XXV-TC, Absolute Models and Allure 50 do have a digital control panels with some of those options. The Accentra is a solid unit, any other other questions or needs as you go along just let us know. Thanks!

@striperseeker

2 жыл бұрын

@@EarthSense thanks for the information. Since it's in a rather large garage (25x48) I will most likely use it on stove temp with auto. I do have the room temp sensor installed and it's on the back of the unit, like you showed in your video.

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

@@striperseeker Sure thing Mark. Feel free to play around with both modes of operation and see what works best for your situation. Just note on Stove temp it's designed to run wherever you have it set consistently; it will not turn on/off on it's own in that mode. Any other questions just let us know. Appreciated!

I have an older Harman Advance. The Distribution blower stopped so I replaced it. While in the back of the stove I see a Green wire with a yellow trace coming from the left side and long enough to connect to the ground block but I have no idea where to connect the wire or if I should. It looks to be connected to the exhaust blower. The exhaust blower does run. Any help appreciated.

@EarthSense

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for contacting us Nars. Yes that green wire with the yellow trace is the combustion blower ground wire. It doesn't necessarily need to be grounded for the motor and stove to work correctly, however it is good to have it grounded to the stove. Being a ground wire, it can literally be grounded to any metal area within the stove. Any other questions please let us know. Thanks.

So, if in winter and in Room/Manual ignite mode, will the stove burn more or less pellets as it sort of drops the feed rate down automatically? Thanks.

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message. Much of this depends on the insulation quality and window/door quality in the home/area that is being heated. If it's an older, draftier area that is being heated, it can be recommended to flip the igniter to manual once the stove is lit during the cold season. By doing this the stove will go to a low pilot fire and hold that fire until heat is called for. Generally speaking in a draftier/less insulated area it will be calling for heat pretty quickly and by doing this the stove is already warm and can quickly ramp up essentially using less fuel then if it were to shut down and have to re-ignite. If the home/area is very tight and well insulated, most folks will find leaving the igniter toggle on auto and having the stove shut down once temperature is reached is the most economical and fuel conscious way of operating the stove. Play around with it a bit and you'll find the best way of operation based on your situation. Any other questions please let us know. Thanks!

I have a Harman Accentra 52i. I just had it professionally cleaned. I replaced the medallion that had warped. My husband can no longer maintain/operate it. I'm learning. Today I started it for the first time. It appeared to work beautifully. After a few hours, the feed motor and igniter lights went out and the distribution and combustion motors blow constantly. The stove is set on auto, # 3 feed, 70 degrees and medium between green and orange. I shut the whole thing down and unplugged from power. What's wrong?

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for contacting us Beatrice, happy to help. When running the unit on auto in room temp it will run and operate until the unit meets that temperature you set it at based on the room temp probe. Once temp is met, the fire will go down to the lowest setting and the unit will shut itself down if heat is not called for. The exhaust motor and distribution fan will run for a bit in shutdown - exhaust fan will run for up to an hour approx. until the exhaust probe senses that it is cool enough to shut off completely. If the unit is shutting down before temperature is met, I would first say let's take a look at the room temperature probe and possibly adjust the placement - we want to make sure drafts and/or direct sunlight is not interfering. If once the stove is shut down, the blowers continue to run and run until you actually unplug the unit, then we have a different issue. Most likely this would have to do with the exhaust ESP probe and the temperature it's reading. We do have a video that shows how to inspect/clean and replace that probe if needed, however that should have been done by your maintenance person. How long are your blowers running when the stove shuts down? As for the lights, you should find that the igniter light goes out right after initial ignition takes place. The feed light will go on and off in operation as the unit is feeding fuel - off completely when the stove is in shutdown. The Combustion light will stay solid once you turn on the stove and will shut off once the unit is completely cool. The distribution light will come on after start-up once the unit is warm enough and will stay solid until the unit shuts down and is cool enough to shut the blower off. Let's start with the simple things first and we can take it from there. Keep us posted, happy to help. Thanks!

HI, I have a P43 that recently the distribution fan would stop when in stove temp, with a setting at 5. It does it both in auto and manual mode. There would be a fire, maybe smaller than normal. Reverting back to room temp and the fan will instantly turn back on. Any suggestion on what could be the issue?

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Aaron, thanks for contacting us. This is most likely an ESP Probe issue, control board issue or a combination of the two. First try just cleaning your ESP probe - we have a video on our page here that will show that process. If nothing changes, first suggestion would be to replace the ESP probe before looking at the control board. Keep us posted, happy to assist and happy to make sure you get the best price on any replacement parts you may need. Thanks, Mr, Pellethead

Great video !! What might be the cause of dist. Fan turning on/off AFTER the stove is shut down? My 61 is doing it and im not digging the malfunction. If I turn the dial a wee bit from off it seems to take care of it.

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message Brian. Glad to hear the video was helpful! With you mentioning the control board dial, I would lean towards this being the potentiometer in the control board wearing out a bit. The potentiometer is what the knob dial plugs into. Besides the control board the only other element that controls the Distribution blower in a Harman P61 will be the Exhaust ESP Thermistor Probe. Here's a reference vid on cleaning of that probe. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nahr0NCAfby7Xc4.html If it is the control board you can keep adjusting like you have been to get it to turn off. I have heard of folks getting repair work done on the board and potentiometers through local electronic repair places. Although we do not re-build boards, we do offer replacements. P61 Board for reference: pellethead.com/product/harman-circuit-board-control-panel-manual-start-models-oem/ P61A Board for reference: pellethead.com/product/harman-platinum-4-output-circuit-board-control-panel-oem/ Keep us posted, happy to help!

@brianfabry4823

2 жыл бұрын

@@EarthSense thank you kindly for the prompt reply. Will follow suite starting with esp clean and see if that remedies the issue.

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianfabry4823 Happy to help! Keep us posted with your progress.

I have an airtight fireplace. Can a Harmon be set in front of it and vented up the existing triple wall chimney.

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message Nick. So you have an open/empty fireplace? Or is there a wood or gas insert currently in there? If you have an open fireplace where no other fuel is burning, you can most certainly place a Freestanding Harman stove in front and run a combination of Ridgid PL Vent to the chimney and then a 3" or 4" PL Flex Pipe up the chimney. Harman also offers different fireplace insert models at different sizes/dimensions if you wanted to place an insert directly into your fireplace. Let us know of any other questions you have. Happy to help. Thanks!

We got a brand new p43 and it doesn't work half the time. It'll take 30 minutes to auto ignite. Sometimes I need to turn it off and back on to let it go through another ignition cycle. Once it's going, it may shut itself off after a few hours. We replaced our old pellet stove that has been discontinued and parts are no longer made for it, old stove was better until it kicked the bucket. Any ideas? Thanks

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for contacting us Edgar. Sorry to hear of the troubles. The Harman P43 is one of our best selling models and one of Harman's best selling models. I'm sure once we work the kinks out here you will love the unit. Ignition: Should be auto lighting within the first 10 minutes. If we can, let's check the igniter Ohms to make sure it's in operable range. It should read between 45 and 53 Ohms. If outside that range (Higher or Lower) there will be issues with proper ignition. Double check the igniter cavity - Make sure the throat area is clear and that the igniter in the cradle is mounted properly and evenly to the burnpot. Double check your burnpot holes - make sure they are all open and clear. Shutting Down: When it shuts down on you are you getting a Status light blink code? If you are operating the stove in Room Temp Mode with your igniter toggle on Auto, the unit will shut itself off when heat is no longer required and light itself when heat is demanded. If you turn that igniter toggle to manual after it's lit, it will stay burning at a low fire until heat is eventually called for. On Stove Temp Mode it operates off the numbers in the inner temp dial. Set rates of feed and heat output. Some folks like running in Stove Temp vs Room Temp. When it's running what does your fire look like? Is it crisp and torchy or is it wavy/lazy? Let us know any other details that will help us assist. Confident that once you get the hang of the P43 that you will love the unit. Keep us posted. Thanks,

Recently purchased a new home that has a Harmon P68 already installed. I have the blower on constant burn all the way on high. It seems if every time I have the feed at 3 or lower the stove goes out. If I leave the stove on 4 or higher it stays burning but very lazy, rolling flames. Am I doing something wrong? any insight would help.

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Kathryn, thanks for the message. Yeah, we definitely have some things to look at with the P68. We never want to see lazy, rolling flames; on all settings we want to see crisp, bright, torchy flames. Could very well be that your vacuum switch is shutting the feed motor down when you go to lower settings. Ash build-up in the unit and exhaust venting would be the number one cause for a vacuum switch to trip as well as seeing those lazy, rolling flames. We would first suggest a complete and thorough cleaning of the stove and venting. If you need tips or don't have the owners/maintenance manual just let us know. Once clean, let's also check the gasket seals on the door, ash pan door, glass, and hopper lid; we need to make sure those are all sealing tight all the way around. Keep us posted, happy to help.

So... Am I to assume that the feed adjuster dial only comes into play, when in stove temperature / constant burn mode?

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message. The Feed Adjuster Dial Only Comes into play on Room Temp Mode. On Stove Temp mode it is just a set rate of feed based on where you have the temperature control dial set. The inside 1-8 will be the set feed settings on Stove Temp Mode. For Room Temp mode is where you will want to make adjustments to the feed adjuster. Rule of thumb for the feed adjuster setting: From a cold stove, crank the temperature dial up to 90 degrees on Room Temp so it's calling for maximum fuel. After 60 minutes of burning, your fire line should be 1" from the edge of the burnpot. If it's burning down lower in the burnpot, increase the feed adjuster. If it's at the edge of the burnpot or pushing hot coals over, decrease the feed adjuster. The Feed adjuster acts as a governor for the max fuel that can come in to the unit. Larger, draftier areas generally need this to be higher. Smaller, well insulated areas generally need the feed adjuster to be lower. Again if you are running on Stove Temp mode it will not matter where you have the feed adjuster set. Any other questions please let us know. Thanks,

My Accentra free standing has all the lights on board come on and you hear a hint of a hum but stove does not come on. So, basically from a cold start up I turn it on and the lights come on as if it’s in the starting mode but nothing. I’m going to remove back panels and turn on again to listen for where the hum is coming from and go from there. Possibly the motor?

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message, happy to help. Is the status light giving you any blinks? What happens when you turn the feed adjuster dial to test? Most likely the hum is from the combustion blower. Yes, remove the panels and do some inspection with a good light. You can also inspect the combustion fan paddle impeller behind the ash pan - video below on that. Keep us posted. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gGh42aSnidKYfto.html Here's a video on the Accentra FS combustion blower replacement for reference as well. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oKRlxs6SebfJoNo.html

Am I incorrect in assuming that when in room temperature mode the stove will feed pellets at a speed necessary to achieve and maintain that set temperature no matter what the feed adjuster is set at.

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message Captain. The feed adjuster dial is best thought of as a limit/governor. In room temp mode the unit will adjust fuel feed as needed to maintain the set temperature, however it will not exceed where the feed adjuster is set. So for example, if I have a 40,000 BTU Harman model, and I have my feed adjuster set to a 3 setting, I am setting the max feed at 20,000 BTU which would be approx. 2.5lbs per hour of fuel consumption. Feed adjuster best settings really depend on the space one is trying to heat and how well it is insulated. Best practice is to turn the stove all the way to 90 and see where the fire line is in the burnpot after 60 minutes. Looking for a 1" fire line to the edge of the burnpot. If it's burning down deeper in the pot, turn the feed adjuster up higher. If the fire line is closer to the edge than an inch, turn the feed adjuster down a bit. You may find variances on where you set the feed adjuster based on different pellets and dramatic weather changes. Hopefully that was helpful, if you have any other questions please let us know. Thanks!

I have a harman p68. I have it set to automatic and room temp low at a degrees of 70. The status light is lit up red at all times and it is constantly running and the feeder is running. Even if my house it at 80 degrees. Please help. Could it be the probe. I've placed it in different places and it has not made a difference

@EarthSense

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for contacting us. Happy to assist. I would always start with the basics first. In this case the room sensing probe. The room sensing probe is a very delicate sensor. I would suggest trying different temperature settings and positions with that probe. If the house/room is always at 80 degrees no matter the temp setting or probe placement, then I would suggest first trying a new replacement probe. Happy to assist. OEM Probe: pellethead.com/product/harman-room-air-temp-sensor-thermostat-sensing-probe-wire/ Aftermarket Probe: pellethead.com/product/harman-room-air-temp-sensor-thermostat-sensing-probe-wire-2/

How long does it take to cook the new stove stink out of a Harmon p61? The new stove fumes are giving us head aches. Thanks for your time

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your message. Yes, first couple fires the paint is curing and it will produce noxious fumes. We pre-burn all of our stoves before they go out for this reason. We do two burns, about an hour each. First burn gradually increasing the fire and heat output, second burn cranked all the way up. Open and close your front door and ash door a few times throughout the process so that the door gasket does not adhere to the stove body. With the stove in the house doing this, open up all of the windows and have fans going during these first few fires so that it is well ventilated. Any questions please let us know. Appreciated,

@rick2853

3 жыл бұрын

Your procedure worked perfectly as described. Thank you.

Should a pellet stove be used 24/7 or how long do u recommend for a run time?

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Arnaldo, thanks for contacting us. Many of our customers do run their pellet stove 24/7 only shutting down for routine cleaning. I used to run my stove non-stop as well. Completely safe and approved to run that way, but it is very important to stay on top of routine maintenance required based on the make and model. Any other questions please let us know. Thanks, Mr. Pellethead

Thanks for the video. I have a Harmon 61 A. I run it on room temperature. When the dial is turned to Low or half way beyond the middle and high, the fan/blower makes a higher pitched whistling noise. If I turn it to H, the noise stops. Is that normal? Should it run on high? The room temp is set around 72 degrees. The people who service my stove have replaced the fan/blower twice. It also happens on stove temp. Thank you.

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message, happy to assist. It sounds like as you make that adjustment and voltage is differentiating to the blower that it is making that noise. I would not say that is normal, you should be able to have the dial on L or H or in between without a noise such as that emitting. I would strongly lean towards it being a blower issue causing the noise based on your description and that fact it does it in room temp and stove temp modes. You can certainly run it on High to avoid the noise, however it is nice to be able to adjust the room air speed depending on the fire size and desired air blowing out. I would check to see when the last blower replacement was put in; if it was a factory blower it would be a 90 day warranty, if it was aftermarket most will have a 6 mo or 1 year warranty. Here is a link for reference for both the aftermarket and OEM replacement blower options. pellethead.com/product/harman-distribution-convection-room-air-fan-blower-motor-amp/ Any further questions please let us know, happy to assist.

@MLK.17

2 жыл бұрын

@@EarthSense Thank you so much. I have left it set close to High for the last few days and the noise is gone. I appreciate your help.

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

@@MLK.17 Happy to hear, any further questions or assistance please let us know. Thanks!

I have a Harman 25th Anniversary edition I bought it new in 2005. Went to turn it on this year and the all things worked except for the feed motor not coming on. I did try the test mode and the feed motor was the only thing not to come on. I have bought a replacement and have yet to put it on. I saw your video on how to change that motor out Thank You that looks very helpful. To this video about the electronic controls my control board flips out from the back and has all the same knobs and lights etc. Question; When I turn my stove on say to low or high I have to be very specific to which location you turn the knob to or it shuts the stove off or cuts in and out as you turn the knob say if you go a little past the "L" in the stove temp mode which is all I have ever used it does this all across the stove temp dial with high as well. Would this be the electronic control board going bad or would this be in need of cleaning the contacts if that is possible

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for contacting us. Yes, if you didn't have any feed on test, most likely it is an auger motor failure. Glad the video could be a helpful guide, let us know if the auger motor is running correctly once you have it installed. As for the control board dial issue, it sounds like the potentiometer in the control board that the dial plugs into is getting worn out. You can certainly pull the control board out and do some general cleaning of any dust or debris that may have accumulated. I have heard of some folks getting the control board potentiometers replaced or refurbished. Although we don't service the control boards, we do offer replacement. Here is a reference video on changing the board which may be helpful if you decide to pull yours out. kzread.info/dash/bejne/goJ1zaxsmqfTpLA.html In this video we show fuse replacement on a Harman Accentra which will have the same style pull away door control board as your XXV: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qH6O0MF-c5CYl8Y.html XXV Replacement Control Board for reference: pellethead.com/product/harman-platinum-4-output-circuit-board-control-panel-oem/ Keep us posted, happy to assist.

@gregorydauterman4429

2 жыл бұрын

@@EarthSense Hello and Thank You for your quick response. What are the potentiometers I am just not aware of this term or what a potentiometer is. Would these where the knob stems plug into/or through the control board? I did watch your video on how to change out the control board. Thank you you do a great job of explaining the how to and what to look for in your videos.

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregorydauterman4429 Thanks for the message back Gregory. Yes, the potentiometers are what the dial knob stems/shafts plug into on the circuit board. We do sell replacement shafts and knobs for the board. Sometimes they are tight, but you can pull out the shaft to inspect them. If the shaft connection to the potentiometer appears worn, that could cause 'play' and create issues when turning the dial. Glad we are able to assist you, thanks!

@gregorydauterman4429

2 жыл бұрын

@@EarthSense Update ; I did install my auger motor this past weekend following your tips on the motor replacement video and it works perfectly! Thank You again!

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregorydauterman4429 That is fantastic to hear Gregory! Thanks for sharing! Any questions down the line just let us know. Appreciated.

Not sure my stoves is venting properly (P61). On startup there is a puff of smoke coming from the back of the stove just prior to ignition. The ignition of the fire is clearly visible and the fire box does not appear to be overly smoke filled. It’s enough smoke to have us open a window and use a fan to clear the room. Stove is located on our sun porch of a ranch style home. Any observations that you may have would be greatly appreciated.

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help. We will want to check the venting seals starting from the vent pipe connector that goes to the cast iron hub on the stove. During ignition there is significantly more pressure on those venting seals. Use high temperature silicone and place a bead around every vent pipe connection. Connector to stove and every connection along the pipe as it goes out the wall. Nearly every brand of venting we have worked with requires sealant once the pipes are locked together in place. In our installations once we perform this we then take a handheld CO meter and check for leaks during the start-up period. Here is a link to high temp silicone for reference. pellethead.com/product/nuflex-high-temp-black-silicone-sealant-adhesive-10-2-oz/ Any other questions please let us know. Appreciated,

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

Silicone Link Changed - New Link: pellethead.com/product/nuflex-high-temperature-black-silicone-sealant-adhesive-10-2-oz/

I am having trouble setting room distribution fan to run all the time. I have trouble maintaining 80 degrees constant running. I have set on manual mode.

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for contacting us Dan. Happy to assist. I would suggest operating the unit on Room Temp mode if you are looking at having the unit maintain a set temp of say 80 degrees. Placement of the room sensing probe is very important - make sure it's not picking up drafts or direct sunlight. When you flip the igniter toggle to Manual, depending if you are operating on Room Temp or Stove Temp, that will affect your distribution blower. If you leave it on Automatic Ignition you will notice more consistency with the blower. Ultimately if you are on Room Temp Mode, that blower will adjust depending on the call for heat. Let us know what you find, happy to assist.

Can I install the digital thermostat that comes on the more expensive models?

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for contacting us Ed. If you have a Harman that has a control board like the one in the video here, it is not designed for compatibility with a digital thermostat. The room probe can be extended if needed based on where you want it pulling temp from. Yes, several of Harman's newer models with have touch screen control boards with digital temp control. Any other questions please let us know. Thanks.

If I run on stove temp mode, does the blower speed have anything to do with how many bags of pellets you burn a day? For example, if I have my feed at 3.5 and stove temp of 1. If I lower my blower speed does it save on the amount of pellets I burn a day? I was just told it did and not sure how. I have a newer P 68 and he has an older model controls like above with Low and High speed. I can't get under 1.5 bags a day and he only burns 1 with basically the same style ranch home and burning the same pellets. Thanks !

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message Kristy, happy to help. Direct answer to your question is no. Adjustment of the blower speed plays no effect on your pellet usage. We would suggest that if you are running the stove on stove temp at the lowest settings, that it is ideal to have the blower turned down lower for best efficiency. If the stove is running on a low setting and the blower is on a high setting the heat level output temperature/efficiency will be less than if the blower is on low. When you are operating on Stove Temp mode the Feed Adjuster Dial is not in play. That dial ONLY comes into play when operating in room temp mode. When operating in stove temp mode, the pellet feed/temp settings are only based on where you have the main dial set on the 1 through 8. Newer P68 models have a 6 RPM auger feed motor. I do believe the lowest feed rate the unit is able to run at is 1.5 lbs per hour (1-1/2 bags per day). The Advance model as shown in the video would depend on what kind of feed system was in it. Early models have the chain drive, newer models direct drive. Depending on that, the lowest feed rate on an Advance would be 1.2 - 1.5lbs per hour. As a suggestion, play around with room temp mode. Do some tests at different temperature settings and see what difference you notice with fuel usage. You can leave the igniter toggle on auto so it shuts on and off as needed. There's also big differences in pellet fuel especially with heat output, maybe try a few different kinds. If we are running on room temp mode and burning a hotter pellet, temperature should be reached sooner where the stove can then go down to a low fire and shut itself off if needed. Hope this was helpful, any other questions just let us know. Thanks!

@kristydobinski612

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I didn't think it mattered. He has an older p68 with controls like above and we have a newer model. That makes sense why he can burn less on stove temp mode. The house seems warmer when running in stove temp.

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

@@kristydobinski612 Thanks for the message back Kristy. Yes, the earlier P68 models used a 4RPM auger motor so the lowest feed rate will be slightly less than the newer model. Sounds good, whatever works best for you. One last suggestion, if the stove is running on very low settings for extended periods of time it's recommended to periodically turn it up to higher setting for a short period of time. This will help avoid heavy carbon deposits in the burnpot and creosote build-up in the stove and flue vent pipe which tends to happen during extended operation on low settings. Any future questions just let us know. Thanks!

Hi, we just bought this pellet stove. The same one as the video. It was used but it very good condition and supposedly everything worked good. However I cannot get the stove to drop any pellets. I fill the hopper and it appears that they drop into the feeding tube but nothing ever drops into the pan where the fire is. So any fire I start just burns out. I’ve checked everything I can. Even took it apart as far as I could and looked for anything that could be jamming it but found nothing. Tried everything I could think of but still got nothing. I need any advice I can get.

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for contacting us, happy to help. Is the status light on the stove blinking? If so how many times? Does the Combustion Blower, Feed Motor and Igniter light come on when you go to start the stove? Is there any difference in start-up if you set it to Stove Temp Mode or Room Temp mode?

@celinabravo1627

2 жыл бұрын

The Status light just stays solid. All the lights for combustion and feeder and others come on with no problem. I’ve tried running it on different settings as well. Nothing I do allows the pellets to drop. Not even on test.

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

@@celinabravo1627 Thanks for the information Celina. If you can have the side panels open so you can visibly see the auger motor it will be important to know whether the motor is turning or trying to turn during start-up. We need to determine if power is getting to the auger motor and something is jamming in the feed system or if the auger motor is not working at all. If needed you can make a test cord and run the auger motor to direct power to determine if the motor is good/bad or weak. Here is a video on the test cord - kzread.info/dash/bejne/pKChy6WSeZW9gM4.html Let's also inspect the sawdust cleanout box in the feed system to make sure we don't have build-up in there blocking the feeder slide plate. Here is a video on that kzread.info/dash/bejne/nmdhuclqqLW7qZc.html Please do keep us posted. Happy to help. Thanks.

@celinabravo1627

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, we tested the auger motor and it works. However when we install it again the motor doesn’t come on at all. Even on test mode. In test mode the light comes on for the feed motor showing that it’s on. But like I said the motor doesn’t come on at all.

is it auto-Draft? I see no draft knob or lever. I installed my own and have made no setup adjustments. I am just running it, and it runs.

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Floydd, yes, the Harman pellet stove models will be auto draft. No knob or lever to adjust combustion air. The exhaust ESP thermistor gives readings back to the circuit board. Stove temp will be consistent feed and draft based on your setting, Room temp will allow the feed and draft to adjust based on communication from the room temp probe. Any other questions just let us know. Thanks!

I have a p68 model and my question is I have it in my basement which is 1600 square feet. Would this be strong enough to heat my upstairs as well. The upstairs is 1600 to

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Doug, thanks for the message. Heat will naturally rise, however this will be very dependent on your basement and the insulation you have down there. A finished and insulated basement can make a huge difference on how much heat goes upstairs and how much fuel you use doing that. The more ways you can find to circulate the air the better. Some folks will turn on the furnace fan to circulate more heat which is helpful, others may install floor fans and things of that nature. BTU wise the P68 is a powerhouse - it's all about capturing that heat within the house and circulating it to get your desired effect and warmth. Any other questions please let us know. Thanks, -Mr. Pellethead

@dougclark787

4 жыл бұрын

If I opened a window would that help circulate the air upstairs

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

@@dougclark787 I would say we want to keep the heat in. If it was an interior room window, yes. If it was an exterior window that will just suck the heat outside. Try running the fan only if you have a furnace system in the house. We also offer floor, wall to wall, and corner doorway frame fans that can help move and circulate heat. Box Fans and other circulating floor fans can also do a great job.

Hi, My power light is constantly on. Is that normal? With the rising cost of electric this year, it is costing me a lot of money to keep it on 24/7. Is there a way to unplug it and will that damage the unit if I keep it unplugged because I really don’t use it. If I can unplug it, how do I get to the back of the unit because it is set up like a fireplace in my living room.

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra, thanks for the message. Yes, on a Harman the power light will stay on when it's plugged into the wall - that is normal. If you have a fireplace insert it would depend on how that was installed/where the electrical outlet is. Sometimes an electrical outlet will be inside the fireplace opening and in other scenarios it would be plugged in outside the fireplace opening to a nearby outlet. If you don't see your power cord anywhere than most likely it is in the firebox and would require pulling the unit out to unplug it. Most Harman inserts are on a track system making them easier to pull out than most for cleaning/maintenance, etc.. Hope that is helpful, if you need additional assistance just let us know. Thanks!

Hi. My ignite light is staying on and making the fire burn weird. It just keeps wanting to start the fire even after it’s burning. Any ideas?

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for contacting us. That is not a common one. Obviously if power is going to that igniter continuously it will also burn the igniter element out pretty quick. The first thing I would suggest is to get an ohm reading on the igniter with a basic multi-meter; there's a small chance it's an igniter issue (Testing Igniter pellethead.com/how-to-test-and-replace-a-stove-igniter-pellet-stove-ignition-troubleshooting/). Harman OEM Finned Igniter should be reading 45-53.0 ohms in proper range. Second I would tell you to clean the ESP Probe (video below) The ESP senses temp in the exhaust and gives signal to the control board from start-up to normal operation. In most cases this circumstance will be a control board issue giving constant power to the igniter. You can certainly inspect the control board and see if anything looks abnormal. If you flip your igniter toggle to manual after it lights, does it then shut off? Happy to help. Thanks. ESP Cleaning: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nahr0NCAfby7Xc4.html

Two questions Just got my new house with this model in it. 1- how do I know how much wood pieces to put in it ? 2- if I have an electricity outrage, how can I start it and use it ? Thanks

@EarthSense

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for contacting us. It will be very important to go over the manual before you start using the stove. If it's the exact model as in this video it will be an Advance. Here is a link to the Advance manual - downloads.hearthnhome.com/installManuals/Advance_Owners_Man_09730c.pdf 1.Generally speaking a person would fill their fuel hopper to the top with pellets. The unit will regulate the feed based on your settings. 2. A person would require an inverter and battery backup system for the Advance to run properly if AC power goes out. There are several options for battery back-up kits. Without a proper inverter and battery backup system in place, the Harman Advance will not operate if AC power is out. Happy to help, thanks for reaching out.

hi i have a p-38, new upgrade board installed saturday, and cleaned, can anyone offer the combination to slow down burn rate, cannot get stove temp below 325 deg. old control could regulate down to 200 deg. good marketing move if you also sell pellets

@EarthSense

5 жыл бұрын

David, Thanks for contacting us. I ran this past our lead tech - here is the information he provided: Unless it’s clarified, my assumption is that he’s measuring temperature of the dist fan air. Harman realized that older control boards were running the stove to cool thus promoting creosote formation in the stove but more importantly the exhaust venting . With the introduction of the 5886 A-F and the newer manual light stove boards, the minimum exhaust temp was raised from 200 degrees to 285 degrees. Naturally this means the room air is going to be higher when compared to the older boards. It’s all about stove performance and safety. Hope that helps, any other questions please let us know. Thanks,

@davidcohrs1

5 жыл бұрын

thank you for his info, stove operates much better, easier to lite, up grade is a no brainer, again thank you !

@EarthSense

5 жыл бұрын

@@davidcohrs1 Excellent to hear David! Any future questions or needs just let us know. Thanks!

I have a p43, self installation, i know this is a dumb question but where is the power cord? The duravent connection to the stove asks the installer to apply high temp caulking to the connection, is no clamp required needs to be an installation video for self installed units with instruction geared toward no experience. I am a handy guy but i have yet to see a good video with every issue covered, including a corner mount, i surmised that because the exaust port is centered it can go either right or left. But i didn't notice it till after i had marked the wall for cutting the hole. Fortunately i had not done that yet, and refigured my exit hole. Also include an inlet air ducting video.

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message Robert. The power cord will be on the rear of the unit. On a new unit it is often tucked up under the rear panel to the left of the exhaust hub. If you remove one on the bottom rear panels you will most certainly see it. Yes, important to put high temp sealant around each vent connection once locked in place. Once you have the vent adapter on the rear exhaust hub, you will use the sealant on that connection as well. We have a couple basic videos on installation; corner install linked below. This installation video is with Direct Temp Vent which is a bit larger and pulls in the fresh air with the same pipe, but still can be a good reference if you are using standard 3" or 4" PL Venting. Hope it is helpful and if you need anymore assistance we are happy to walk you through. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dphsrc6OZq-rpsY.html

How do I change the circuit board on this advance model

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for contacting us. Here is the replacement of the circuit board on the P43 - Same circuit board. kzread.info/dash/bejne/goJ1zaxsmqfTpLA.html Only thing different with the Advance is that you will pull the knobs off and then release the circuit board on the backside - each corner has a pressed fitting, just a little bit of pressure on each corner and the board will release. Make sure your stove is unplugged from the wall. Any questions please let us know. Thanks,

What is the little white adjustment, above the feed and to left of the igniter?

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, that is a small micro-adjustment for the combustion blower. Very rare that it would require an adjustment - generally we only see fine tune adjustments needing to be made when there is a significant vertical vent configuration or high altitude installations. Any other questions please let us know. Thanks!

@mikethehunter8477

3 жыл бұрын

@@EarthSense Thank you, cuz my flame is little looks like it is getting to much air for combustion a lot of sparks. Is there any kind of adjustment to get a good flame.

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikethehunter8477 Sure thing Mike. There will be variance depending on the pellet being used. Generally pellets with less rosin/lignin and higher moisture content will break apart faster and show more sparks in operation. Try a few different types and make note of the differences. You will see an increase in sparks especially when you scrape the burnpot during operation. Again, that dial is a very micro-adjustment, but feel free to play with it a bit. Use a small flat head precision screwdriver, preferably a plastic one if you will be adjusting while the stove is in operation. Turn the dial counter clockwise about 10 minutes to start and make notes of any differences you are seeing with the fire. Keep us posted!

@mikethehunter8477

3 жыл бұрын

@@EarthSense Played with it a little bit but don't want to get it to out of wack. And thanks for the information.

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikethehunter8477 Absolutely! Reach out anytime :)

What if you don't have electricity. How do you run the blowers?

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

You need to have a power source to operate the stove. If no AC power was available, there are inverters offered to be able to run the stove on 12V DC power. Pure Sine Wave inverters are recommended for Harman models - Wattage needed will vary depending on the model and if you plan to use auto ignition. Hope that helps, any other questions let us know. Thanks!

After I turn off the stove for the night, my combustion blower never shuts off. I’ve tried switching to manual and back to auto but it still won’t shut off until I unplug the unit. Any ideas on how to stop the combustion blower?

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeff, thanks for contacting us. If you have a Harman model, the combustion shutdown is based on the ESP Probe temp reading that is communicated to the control board. Let's first try giving the ESP probe a good cleaning - here is a video that will walk you through it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nahr0NCAfby7Xc4.html Keep us posted. Thanks!

@JPAstoria

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! As always your information videos are awesome and highly informative. Im working on a Harman Advance. I’ve cleaned the probe but the combustion blower still will not turn off. Next step?

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

@@JPAstoria Absolutely, happy to help! The control board and the ESP are the only two items that control the combustion blower shutdown in your unit. I would lean towards it being an ESP issue if all the other functions in the unit are operating correctly other than the blower shutdown. Here are the ESP probe options for your reference. Double check your ESP probe wire color if you do decide to replace. pellethead.com/?s=esp Keep us posted, Thanks!

Great how to video, BUT you should get the camera closer to what your explaining. We would still be able to hear what your saying and see the dials.

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

Great notes, thanks so much Mike. Glad the video was informative for you.

My stove is cycling for over 3 hours after I shut it off how do I stop it without just shutting down the power?

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for contacting us, happy to help. By cycling do you mean the auger is continuing to turn or the combustion blower is continuing to run? What Harman model do you have? It's normal for most Harman models to purge pellets for a period once you turn the dial to off. It's normal for the combustion fan to run for a period before it senses the stove is cool enough to shut down completely. 3 hours + does not sound normal. I would first suggest making sure cleaning and routine maintenance has been completed. I would then suggest cleaning the ESP probe to ensure it's reading temperature correctly. Here is a video on that. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nahr0NCAfby7Xc4.html Keep us posted. Thanks!

Hi, does the power light stay on?

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

Yes, when the stove is plugged in the power light will stay on as a steady red light. Any other questions please let us know.

@san_rey94

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for answering so promptly. I purchased my house a year ago and have 2 pellet stoves of which I have yet to turn on. I’m alittle intimidated by them since I don’t know anything about them. One of them has never been turned on at all since it was installed. I do have a question regarding the pellets. If the pellets run out, does the stove turn off by itself or would I have to turn it off?

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

@@san_rey94 Hi Sandra, our pleasure to assist. If you know which models you have we can send links to the owners manuals and possible links to videos that may be helpful. That is a great place to start as you learn about the appliances and how to operate. Almost all pellet stove models will shut down if the stove runs out of pellets, yes. There's only a few exceptions on that of which I am aware of, and those would be very early pellet stove models. Always happy to help, thanks!

I have a 2002 Harman accentra Can you tell me what the status light blinking 6 times mean?

@EarthSense

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for contacting us Napoleon. A 6 Blink Status Indicates poor or incomplete combustion occurring for more than 50 minutes. Here are some things that can cause this- 1. If the stove ran out of pellets. - You can simply turn the heat selector to off and back on again to reset 2. Cleaning/Maintenance - A. Check the Burnpot holes to make sure they are open. Make sure the burnpot is scraped well. B. Remove the inner panels and thoroughly clean all heat exchanger tubes C. Remove the combustion plate behind the ash pan - clean the impeller and exhaust throat. D. Make sure the vent piping is clean and free of excess ash build-up. 3. Check your Combustion/Exhaust motor. Make sure it appears it's running as it should. Over time this can get weak and no longer be operating at correct voltage 4. Make sure your door gasket seal looks good and is sealing tight all the way around. You should have a crisp, torchy looking fire in proper operation. If it's in any way lazy, it's likely one or more of the above mentioned items is contributing to that and in turn causing the 6 Blink Status light code. Let us know what you find, we are happy to assist. Thanks, Earth Sense

@napoleonbarros8272

5 жыл бұрын

OK I did all that you said about to give it a go. What is was doing before is starting up for a little while then it would stop feeding and the fire would go out. So i did some cleaning but missed a couple that you mentioned. Cross your fingers cuz I hope this works this time. If not I will get back to you and let you know. Thanx for all the help!!

@EarthSense

5 жыл бұрын

@@napoleonbarros8272 sounds good! Keep us posted, happy to help!

@napoleonbarros8272

5 жыл бұрын

OK so it worked for about an hour then the auger stopped feeding it pellets and it went out and I left it alone in about 20 min it started back up on it's own and lasted about 45 min and went out and did not come back on. When it cooled down and everything shut off the status light started blinking 6 times. Any ideas do you thing one of the parts on it is going or gone?

@EarthSense

5 жыл бұрын

@@napoleonbarros8272 what model do you have? How did the fire look when it was burning? Was it crisp and torchy? Something you can do in the meantime is to clean the ESP probe in the exhaust. We have a video on our channel that will show you how to do that. We'll help get this figured out with you and get everything back to 100%.

Hey my p61 continues to feed pellets and burn after the switch is set to off? Any ideas

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan, It is normal for the auger to continue to feed 'purge' pellets from the auger when the dial is turned to off. This should be for a very short period of time once you turn the dial to off; designed to simply purge any partially burnt fuel in the auger shaft during shutdown. If your feed motor continues to run for a significant period of time when the dial is turned to off, or if the auger motor does not shut down at all, we will want to take a closer look at the ESP probe and control board. You can start with the ESP and performing a cleaning - here is a video that will walk you through it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nahr0NCAfby7Xc4.html Keep us posted, happy to help!

@ryanneenan8472

Жыл бұрын

@@EarthSense very helpful thanks! Yeah I dont think it's normal. I sat there for a half hour or so watching it,and the auger was still running.

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

@@ryanneenan8472 Thanks for the message Ryan. Let me double check with our tech team - that does seem excessive to me. Let's clean that ESP and see if anything changes. I'll follow up. Thanks!

@EarthSense

Жыл бұрын

@@ryanneenan8472 Hey Ryan, Just heard from one of our techs. He stated: Depends on the control board version that is in his P61 and the ESP temperature reading. Could be a couple minutes, could be an hour.. I would still suggest giving the ESP a good cleaning and seeing if that changes anything. Is this the original control board? Do you know the manufacturer date of your P61? Should state that on the rear UL label. Also wanted to ask is this a recent issue or something that you have noticed for awhile?

@ryanneenan8472

Жыл бұрын

@@EarthSense the stove is I believe a 98 or 99. I just picked it up and had it outside on an extension cord just trying it out. So I don't know any history on it. It runs fine, but again when I went to turn it off the flame got real small,and just kept slowly adding pellets. I just may not of been patient enough. I'm coming from a breckwell big w

In STOVE TEMP MODE what determines the stove temp?

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for contacting us. Stove Temp is a manual operating mode. What determines Stove Temp is where the dial is set on the 1-7 markers inside the 50-90 degree adjustment. 1 will be the lowest heat setting, 7 will be the highest heat setting. When operating on Stove Temp it will only operate to where you have it set. They should call it Manual Operating Mode instead of Stove Temp - Probably would eliminate some confusion here. Let us know if that makes sense and any other questions you may have. Appreciated.

@Bobcagon

2 жыл бұрын

@@EarthSense But… how does the stove know it’s reached it’s set temperature? What factor plays this roll. A built in thermostat?

@EarthSense

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bobcagon Thanks for the message back. On Stove Mode there is no set temperature, no thermostat function in place. It's just a set rate of fuel feed depending where you have the 1-7 dial set. Example. On Stove Temp mode, if we have it on setting # 1, most Harman's will run at approx. 1lb of fuel per hour. It does not matter how warm or cold it is, the stove will run continuous at 1lb per hour. If it's say the Harman Accentra which is 40,000 BTU and we set the dial at 7 on Stove Temp mode, it will feed 5lbs an hour steady. Does not matter how hot or how cold the room is or temperature outside - it's a set rate of feed. Only on Room Temp mode does the unit operate on the thermostat dial and room sensor probe to adjust the feed rate based on your set temperature. Hope that makes sense, any other questions let us know. Thanks!

I tried your recommendation and stopped the feed and flame went out Had it turned up to 90 degrees.

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message Dan. I think we will want to inspect that room temp probe a bit more. Let's first start with unplugging the connectors from the back of the stove and plugging back in. Next let's look closely at the placement. Generally speaking as long as there is not draft or direct sunlight, coiling it up and taping to the rear of the stove is a good position for that probe. The probe can also be extended if needed to run it anywhere in the area you would like. Let's also do another test. Turn it to Stove Temp, Crank it all the way up to 9 on the dial, and leave the Igniter toggle on Auto. Let us know if you have a consistent flame and blower speed when operating that way.

my Harman does not have a probe wire in the back

@EarthSense

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for contacting us. Are you referring to the room sensing probe or the ESP Thermistor Exhaust Probe? Which Harman model do you have and what is the approx age?

Spoke too soon. I did go out again. I was Hopeful. Thermostat wire as stated earlier is frayed.

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

OK, If we are having issues with the fire going out and distribution fan issues on both Room Temp and Stove Temp mode, then we first need to look at the exhaust ESP Thermister Probe. Let's start with the basics by cleaning that probe and we can see if there are any changes. Here is a video that will walk you through that. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nahr0NCAfby7Xc4.html. Yes, if your room sensing probe/thermostat wire is frayed, then most likely Room Temp mode will not function properly. Here's a link to the Room Temp Probe if you do need a replacement. pellethead.com/product/harman-room-air-temp-sensor-thermostat-sensing-probe-wire-oem/ Keep us posted on the operation in Stove Temp Mode after you clean the ESP probe. Thanks,

@danmccoy4779

4 жыл бұрын

Earth Sense Thanks ordered Thermo wire. My exhaust motor need work. Make a semi loud and low vibrating sound. What do you suggest ? If I am to disconnect stove I would like to solve motor issue as well. Your the best!!! M

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

@@danmccoy4779 Thanks Dan. For the exhaust motor, you could check the mount and rubber grommets to make sure it's secured well. You can use a multi-meter to check voltage - should be near line voltage on start-up. If the noise is coming from the bearing inside the motor, than most likely the motor is on it's last leg. Here is a link for you to check out the motor if you do end up needing it. Keep in mind the fan paddle impeller is separate and if you do need to remove it to pull the motor out, lubricant can be very helpful in loosening that fan paddle. pellethead.com/product/harman-heatilator-ecochoice-combustion-blower-exhaust-draft-fan-motor-oem/ Keep us posted. Always happy to help. Thanks,

@danmccoy4779

4 жыл бұрын

I have changed sensor and to replace exhaust motor today . Would you recommend an exhaust extender so I will not have to pull away from wall to service. I have it pulled 6" inches from wall exhaust pipe.

@EarthSense

4 жыл бұрын

@@danmccoy4779 Thanks Dan, Keep us posted on the operation with the new sensor and exhaust motor. Yeah, if it's tight in the corner it can make it a bear to get back there and service. The unit does have a quick disconnect exhaust hub, however room is still needed to access that. Having it out a little further from the wall can definitely make things easier for cleaning/service. If you do put a pipe extension on there, make sure it's the same manufacturer of venting for proper locking & code and we recommend high temp silicone around all joints to ensure no leakage. Happy to help! Thanks,

where is the damper control on Harman stoves? Also, a tip for users: Put the unit in test mode when cleaning out the stove, since the fans will suck up any ash/dust, keeping it out of your face/eyes/house while you clean.

@EarthSense

3 жыл бұрын

Hey James, thanks for the message. Harman pellet and multi-fuel stoves do not have a damper as most other pellet and corn stoves do. The Exhaust Thermistor ESP Probe works in conjunction with the circuit board to ensure proper fuel to air ratio in both stove temp and room temp modes. If you are noticing a lazy - inefficient fire there will be a few areas we want to check/inspect. Just let us know what you are seeing. Great tip James! Yes, on test mode with that combustion fan running it will help to keep the ash/dust in the stove and out of your eyes/face/house. We will even do that while we have a leafblower on the exhaust outside sucking out the vent pipe. With the combustion fan running it helps to clean out that manifold and the exhaust passageways. Any other questions please let us know. Thanks!

Trouble shooting on blower

@EarthSense

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the message. Yes there are troubleshooting methods for a blower. Let us know the stove make and model you have and if you are looking to troubleshoot the diustribution blower or combustion blower. Happy to help.