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Question  My pellet stove is not feeding pellets. I have a question about my Erin Waterford Renaissance pellet stove. It was working great until this spring when the auger motor stopped dropping pellets. The auger motor still has a sound, but not the turning sound. Would this only be a auger problem or is there something else I need to look at before I order a new auger. Thanks for your help Debra, La Center WA Answer Response from Wood Heat - "Diagnose with deductive reasoning step by step" Hi Debra, I wish I could analyze all the possible reasons...

HearthStone Shelburne Wood Stove Basics from WoodHeatStoves.com. A Great Stove that heats up to 1800 square foot homes with convenient features including an ash drawer. With classic good looks in embossed cast iron, large heating capacity and midsize dimensions - the Shelburne is remarkably functional, beautiful and adaptable to a variety of spaces. Perfect for a midsize home, the Shelburne woodstove can warm large areas in your home when fully loaded. An oversized, self-cleaning window allows for easy loading and great fire viewing.

HearthStone Heritage Wood Stove Basics #2 from Dave at WoodHeatStoves.com. a great stove that qualifies for 2009 Wood Stove Tax Credit of 30% up to $1500!! This model of the venerable Heritage woodstove offers additional features for added functionality, and aesthetics. This is the newest edition of the most popular Hearthstone stove model made over the last 25 years. Featuring optional top or rear flue exits, greater heat output with a larger fire box, new detailing that adds beauty and soapstone facing on the side loading door as well as an ash drawer with a sliding grate for easy cleaning and...

HearthStone Tribute Wood Stove Primer from Dave at WoodHeatStoves.com. Wood stoves that Qualify for 2009 Wood Stove Tax Credit of 30% up to $1500!! Hearthstone paid Tribute to their most popular stove, the Heritage, by introducing a smaller stove designed to satisfy the consumer who loves the style but doesn't need as much capacity. To heat a large room or smaller home, the Tribute does it with style and efficiency. When fully loaded, the Tribute will burn for up to 7 hours with a HeatLife rating of 9 hours. The Tribute has a 1.2 cubic foot firebox and is rated at 36,000 BTUs. The...

The Hearthstone Equinox is unique in its ability to heat a home up to 3500 square feet. The even, consistent warmth dispersed through the soapstone prevents the "hotspot" associated with a metal stove.  The 4 cubic foot firebox provides for up to 12 hours of burn time with up to 16 hours of heat life released from the thick panels of soapstone.  If you have a large home you wish to heat with wood or want long burn times, this is your stove!   Wood heat can be very economical, while also offering the benefits of a beautiful flame, relaxing warmth, romantic ambiance and...