I, like so many others, can't stand stuff that doesn't work and can't resist the urge to play with them. My fireplace finally aggrevated me to the point I couldn't take it any more. After pulling the top off, cleaning everything to within an inch of its' life, checking all the connections, and dry lubing all the bearings on the motor and fan, it surrendered and decided to work.
Once again I have an alternate heat source that doesn't set on the counter or burn propane. I'm hoping it doesn't decide not to play fair again, forcing me to call the manufacture.