Before you replace the vacuum switch
The switch itself is rarely the first thing to fail. In order, check:
- The hose. A cracked, kinked or loose hose between the switch and the firebox is the most common cause.
- The vent and exhaust path. Ash in the exhaust port, a blocked vent cap or a dirty exhaust blower reduce draft below the switch setting. Clean them out.
- The door and hopper lid seals. A leaking door gasket lets air in and reduces vacuum.
- The exhaust blower. If it is slow or not running, there is no vacuum to sense.
- The switch. Only after the above check out.
Englander owners: an E-1 code (25-PDVC, 25-PDV) means vacuum loss. See the Englander pellet stove error code chart and the Englander exhaust blower. ComfortBilt owners: see vacuum faults in our ComfortBilt problems and fixes guide, and the ComfortBilt exhaust blower.
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