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01-30-2015, 03:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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fireplace xpiration date
The wife has been saying lately that she can hear a "not so normal" noise. I couldn't, but sure didn't doubt her. And this morning, lo and behold, no blower action to be had by this two year old plus fireplace. Awwww...poo! I didn't want to spend my day taking the top of it off to see why it's doing this. Okay, I feel better now and will get another cup of coffee out of the keurig and launch into being the best repairman on the planet or at least in southwest florida. I just want someone to tell me why this had to happen on the morning when it got down to 40 or so. I would say something about having a working furnace...but don't want to jinx mysself. John
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2012 F350 6.7 L dually, 2013 3800RE with 6 pt leveling, Sumitomo 17.5" load range h tires, Samsung 18 cu ft residential fridge, 8k Morryde I.S. with disc brakes. Full timing since 2012.
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01-30-2015, 04:00 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Parker
Posts: 283
M.O.C. #15881
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always happens at the worst time it seems for a lot of things!!
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01-30-2015, 08:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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Okay, took it out, took the top off, didn't see anything wrong but some wiring that was tie-wrapped so that the fan wires were being strained sideways...which I fixed and re-seated. Put it back together and it works. Let it run awhile with no issues, but an overnight run tonight will be more of a test. One thing I did notice when I pulled it out of the entertainment center is that the flipdown door to access controls really could open all the way down. There are two plastic runners on the bottom of the fireplace, but the floor under these wasn't high enough to properly space the unit up in the cabinet to allow the door to work. Cardboard shims under each runner (3 layers) did the job. Not elegant,but it works. Long term fix will be 1/8 inch thick shims epoxied in place. AND the decal on the inside of the door giving directions on how to remove the logs...wrong! Manual was correct. John
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2012 F350 6.7 L dually, 2013 3800RE with 6 pt leveling, Sumitomo 17.5" load range h tires, Samsung 18 cu ft residential fridge, 8k Morryde I.S. with disc brakes. Full timing since 2012.
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01-30-2015, 09:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Navarre
Posts: 1,527
M.O.C. #9765
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John,
Not sure I would let my fireplace run over night without observation. Bad things have happened with them due to faulty electrical components.
Mike
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01-30-2015, 10:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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I have one of the fireplaces that I have no use for. If you don't get yours fixed let me know. Pay the shipping and that baby is yours.
I would rater have the storage space than the fireplace.
Lynwood
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01-30-2015, 10:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Very nice offer Linwood 
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01-30-2015, 11:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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Thanks Jim. It is just something I have no use for.
Lynwood
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01-30-2015, 11:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Kissimmee
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #14096
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We love our fireplace and use it regularly. Well, we did before we came to FL.
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01-30-2015, 01:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mlh
...I would rater have the storage space than the fireplace...
Lynwood
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That's exactly why we don't have one. We carry two Lasko towers, put out the same heat and are portable.
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01-31-2015, 03:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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Well, the unit is still working this morning. When I had it apart, I did a careful look at how it was put together, wire runs and sizes, how they compartmentalized different parts of its functionality and electronics or electrical parts. I was impressed with how they had everything enclosed in metal sub compartments and used good design practices. Heck...other parts of this montana are a lot more likely to give me a viking funeral than the dimplex fireplace. John
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2012 F350 6.7 L dually, 2013 3800RE with 6 pt leveling, Sumitomo 17.5" load range h tires, Samsung 18 cu ft residential fridge, 8k Morryde I.S. with disc brakes. Full timing since 2012.
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01-31-2015, 07:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mlh
I have one of the fireplaces that I have no use for. If you don't get yours fixed let me know. Pay the shipping and that baby is yours.
I would rater have the storage space than the fireplace.
Lynwood
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If you are serious with that offer, I'll take it!! The only option our 2013 didn't have that I (and the DW) miss is the fireplace.
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01-31-2015, 07:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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Tom if I wasn't serious I wouldn't have made the offer. I got to get 2 doors made or swap you the fireplace foe the doors then it's all yours.
Lynwood
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01-31-2015, 07:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mlh
Tom if I wasn't serious I wouldn't have made the offer. I got to get 2 doors made or swap you the fireplace foe the doors then it's all yours.
Lynwood
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I won't have any use for the doors with the fireplace! Going to PM's. 
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