Pellet Stove Error Codes by Brand: What E1, E2 and E3 Mean
No Sales Tax in any state on stoves and parts. Pellet stove error codes are not universal, so the same code can mean three different things:
- Englander (also Summers Heat, Timber Ridge): E1 means vacuum loss, E2 means failed to start, E3 means over temperature. The 25-CBPAH, 25-PAH and 25-EP don't use E1.
- Ashley, King, Vogelzang and US Stove: E1 means overheating, E2 means an airflow (vacuum) fault, E3 means the fire went out.
- Cleveland Iron Works and Grand Teton: E1 means the fire went out, E2 means it failed to ignite. There is no E3.
Pick your brand and code below for the checks in order, cheapest first, and the part that usually fixes it. Every code on this page comes from the maker's own manual.
Choose your brand, then the code on your display.
Your stove isn't listed? Most faults come down to the same few causes. Start with our pellet stove troubleshooting guide.
Before you open anything: let the stove cool and unplug it. Never shut a running stove down by unplugging it, and never leave a safety switch bypassed. If the stove has filled with smoke, open an outside door and a window before you open the stove door or hopper lid.
Jump to: Englander 25-PDVC / 25-PDV (Summers Heat, Timber Ridge) · Englander 25-CBPAH, 25-PAH, 25-EP (Summers Heat, Timber Ridge) · Ashley, King, Vogelzang, US Stove (E1 to E5 display) · King, Ashley, US Stove older boards (Err1 to Err11, A/B/C) · Cleveland Iron Works, Grand Teton (Mr. Heater) · Castle Serenity · PelPro · Pleasant Hearth · Harman · Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon E2 · Quadra-Fire Castile, Santa Fe, Classic Bay 1200 · Drolet ECO-55, ECO-65R · ComfortBilt, Alpine · Enviro M55 · St. Croix · How to reset · What E2 means
Englander pellet stove error codes: E1, E2, E3
Covers: 25-PDVC, 25-PDV and their twins: Summers Heat 55-SHP10 and 55-SHP22, Timber Ridge 55-TRP10 and 55-TRP22.
On these stoves the code shows in the Heat Range and Blower Speed windows of the control board. E-2 after the first 20-minute dry run with no pellets is normal.
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| Code | Meaning | First thing to check | Part that usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0 | No error. | Nothing. The stove is restarting normally | None needed |
| E-1 | Vacuum loss. The vacuum switch shut the stove off. | Cracked or loose vacuum hose, blocked flue | Englander exhaust blower PU-076002B, Blower gasket kit PU-CBMG |
| E-2 | Fail to start. The fire did not get hot enough in the start-up window. | Clean burn pot, tight heat sensor, start on 5 to 9 | Englander igniter PU-CHA, Heat sensor PU-SSCBHS |
| E-3 | Over temperature limit. | Exhaust blower wires, then the room blower | Englander room blower PU-4C442, Englander exhaust blower PU-076002B |
Full walk-through: Englander pellet stove troubleshooting guide. Every part: Englander 25-PDVC parts.
Englander 25-CBPAH, 25-PAH and 25-EP error codes: E2, E3, E4
Covers: Englander 25-CBPAH, 25-PAH and 25-EP, plus Summers Heat 55-SHPAH and 55-SHPEP, Timber Ridge 55-TRPAH and 55-TRPEP.
These boards use a different list. E-1 is not used at all, and E-4 is added. If you see E-1 here, Englander asks you to call Technical Support about a false code.
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| Code | Meaning | First thing to check | Part that usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0 | No error. Usually shows when restarting after a code. | Nothing. Normal operation follows | None needed |
| E-1 | Not used on these stoves. | Call Technical Support: it is a false code | None until diagnosed |
| E-2 | Failure to light. The board did not register a high enough temperature to confirm a fire. | Clean burn pot, then restart | Englander igniter PU-CHA, Heat sensor PU-SSCBHS |
| E-3 | Over-firing. Exhaust passed the maximum allowed temperature. | Room blower, partly blocked flue, pellet quality | 25-CBPAH room blower BM-1288, 25-EP room blower PU-4C442 |
| E-4 | Fire or "proof of flame" lost. Exhaust temperature dropped. | Empty hopper | Auger motor 2.4 RPM |
| FS | Failed start. Stove shuts down in 15 to 20 minutes. | Thermal sensor connection, start on 5 or higher | Englander igniter PU-CHA, Heat sensor PU-SSCBHS |
| OT | Over temperature. | Room blower, flue, pellets | 25-CBPAH room blower BM-1288, 25-EP room blower PU-4C442 |
Full walk-through: Englander pellet stove troubleshooting guide. Every part: Englander 25-CBPAH parts.
Ashley, King and Vogelzang pellet stove error codes: E1 to E5
Covers: Ashley AP5622, AP5660, AP5780E; King KP5522; Vogelzang VG5770, VG5790; US Stove 5660, 5710, 5790.
All of these United States Stove Company models use a flashing two-digit display, and the codes do not match Englander's: here E2 is an airflow fault, not a failed start. Wiseway stoves are non-electric gravity-feed models, so they have no error codes.
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| Code | Meaning | First thing to check | Part that usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Overheating. The high limit switch tripped. | Dust on the room blower, stove left on high | Room blower or high limit switch |
| E2 | Airflow (vacuum) fault. The air switch shut the stove down. | Door and gasket, then the air switch hose | Combustion blower 10-1108 (VG5770, VG5790, AP5660L, AP5710, AP5780, 5660), Air switch |
| E3 | Fire went out. On the AP5622 and KP5522, also a failed start after 12 minutes. | Empty hopper, dirty burn pot | Auger motor or POF thermodisc |
| E4 | Ignition failed. No ignition within 12 minutes of start-up. | Clean burn pot, damper closed for lighting | Igniter 13-1140 (Ashley AP5710, AP5780 only) |
| E5 | Thermostat sensor fault. Flashes as soon as the stove is turned on. | Sensor plug at the control board | Thermostat sensor |
Need help finding the part? Email info@stovesource.com or text 1-888-866-8206.
Older King, Ashley and US Stove codes: Err1 to Err11
Covers: 4-digit and ABC control boards, such as the King 5500M and 5500XL.
Older stoves show Err plus a number on a 4-digit board, or a flashing letter on an ABC board. These come from US Stove's technical manuals, which list causes rather than step-by-step fixes.
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| Code | Meaning | First thing to check | Part that usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Err1 | High limit sensor tripped (overheating). | Ventilation, room fan, exhaust blockage | Room blower 11-1221 (King 5500M, 5500XLT, 5502M, 5510, 5700) |
| Err2 | Ran out of fuel, or a vacuum issue. | Hopper, then vacuum | Auger motor or vacuum switch |
| Err3 | Didn't reach temperature to turn on the room fan. | Hopper, fuel quality, auger | Thermistor or low-temp switch |
| Err4 | Power failed while hot, and the fire went out. | Power loss, wiring | None if it was only a power cut |
| Err5 | Auger output fuse blown. | Jammed or bad auger motor | Auger motor |
| Err6 | Igniter output fuse blown. | Shorted or bad igniter | Igniter |
| Err7 | Exhaust (draft) fan output fuse blown. | Jammed or bad draft fan | Exhaust fan |
| Err8 | Room fan output fuse blown. | Jammed or bad room fan | Room blower 11-1221 (King 5500M, 5500XLT, 5502M, 5510, 5700) |
| Err9 | Bad control board. | Try resetting the board | Control board |
| Err10 | Igniter fuse (US Stove 6041). | Shorted or bad igniter | Igniter |
| Err11 | Vacuum issue. | Clean the stove and exhaust fan | Vacuum switch |
| A flashing | Vacuum error (ABC board). | Vacuum problem | Vacuum switch |
| B flashing | Overheating (ABC board). | Ventilation, room fan, exhaust blockage | Room blower 11-1221 (King 5500M, 5500XLT, 5502M, 5510, 5700) |
| C flashing | Hopper lid open (ABC board). | Close the lid | Hopper microswitch |
| C constant | Control board malfunction (ABC board). | Reset the board | Control board |
Need help finding the part? Email info@stovesource.com or text 1-888-866-8206.
Cleveland Iron Works and Grand Teton error codes: E1, E2, E5, E6, E7
Covers: Cleveland Iron Works Bayfront and No. 215 Mini; Grand Teton Jackson, Teewinot, Gros Ventre.
Both brands come from Enerco Group and share one code list, which is different again: E1 means the fire went out and E2 means it never lit.
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| Code | Meaning | First thing to check | Part that usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Exhaust below 40 to 45°F. The fire has gone out. | Pellets in the hopper | Auger motor |
| E2 | Failure to ignite the fuel in the fire pot. | Clinkers in the fire pot | Igniter or exhaust temperature sensor |
| E5 | Low pressure at the vacuum switch. | Door and ash drawer closed | Combustion fan |
| E6 | High temperature sensor below the hopper. | Stop and inspect: this is an overheat code | High temperature sensor |
| E7 | Power failure. | Press Confirm, then restart | None needed |
| E9 | Hopper low on pellets (Grand Teton). | Refill the hopper | None needed |
| ESC1 / ESO1 | Short or open circuit at temperature sensor #1. | Wires and connections | Sensor wiring or motherboard |
| ESC2 / ESO2 | Short or open circuit at temperature sensor #2. | Wires and connections | Sensor wiring or motherboard |
| ESC3 / ESO3 | Short or open circuit at temperature sensor #3 (Grand Teton). | Wires and connections | Sensor wiring |
Need help finding the part? Email info@stovesource.com or text 1-888-866-8206.
Castle Serenity pellet stove fault messages
Covers: Serenity (12327 and 41278).
The Serenity has no numbered codes. A fault light comes on and the controller's message panel shows the problem. The controller also has a diagnostic screen that tests each part.
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| Code | Meaning | First thing to check | Part that usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fault light: out of fuel | Fire went out. | Burn pot and hopper | Proof of fire switch |
| Fault light: overtemp | Stove overheated. | Blower test in Diagnostic mode | Room blower |
| No vacuum signal | Fuel not feeding. No negative pressure in the fire chamber. | Door, ash pan and glass seals | Exhaust motor |
| No hopper lid signal | Fuel not feeding. Hopper lid open or switch fault. | Close the hopper door | Hopper safety switch |
Need help finding the part? Email info@stovesource.com or text 1-888-866-8206.
PelPro pellet stove blink codes
Covers: PP60, PP130 and PP150.
PelPro stoves use one LED. Green and amber are normal operation. Red blinks are alarms.
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| Code | Meaning | First thing to check | Part that usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red, 1 blink | Empty hopper. No fuel is reaching the fire pot. | Fill the hopper, close the lid | Feed motor SRV7000-670, Vacuum switch SRV7000-531 (PP60, PP130) |
| Red, 2 blinks | Exhaust probe alarm. Reading is outside -20°C to 300°C. | Probe plugged into the board | Exhaust probe |
| Red, 3 blinks | Ambient probe alarm. Reading is outside -20°C to 70°C. | Probe plugged into the board | Ambient probe |
| Red, 4 blinks | Missed ignition. The stove retries once before this alarm. | Clean the fire pot and reseat it | Igniter kit SRV7000-660, Feed motor SRV7000-670 |
| Red, 8 blinks | Exhaust over temperature. | Fuel, dirty convection blower | Convection blower 11-1052 (PP70, PP130, PP150), Control board SRV7077-051 (PP130) |
Every part: PelPro pellet stove parts.
Pleasant Hearth pellet stove blink codes
Covers: PH35PS, PH50PS and PH50CABPS series.
These stoves use the same red-flash alarm list as PelPro.
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| Code | Meaning | First thing to check | Part that usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red, 1 blink | Empty hopper. No fuel is reaching the fire pot. | Fill the hopper, close the lid | Feed motor |
| Red, 2 blinks | Exhaust probe alarm. Reading is outside -20°C to 300°C. | Probe plugged into the board | Exhaust probe |
| Red, 3 blinks | Ambient probe alarm. Reading is outside -20°C to 70°C. | Probe plugged into the board | Ambient probe |
| Red, 4 blinks | Missed ignition. The stove retries once before this alarm. | Clean the fire pot and reseat it | Igniter |
| Red, 8 blinks | Exhaust over temperature. | Fuel, dirty convection blower | Convection blower |
Need help finding the part? Email info@stovesource.com or text 1-888-866-8206.
Harman pellet stove blink codes
Covers: P43, P61, P68 and the P35i insert.
Count the blinks on the status light. The Absolute43 has no blink codes: its EASY Touch screen shows messages in words, such as failed to ignite or ESP failed.
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| Code | Meaning | First thing to check | Part that usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 blinks | Open feed circuit, usually the pressure switch or hopper switch. | Door and hopper lid shut, gaskets | Harman pellet stove parts |
| 3 blinks | ESP (Exhaust Sensing Probe) failed, disconnected or out of range too many times. | ESP connection, then manual reset | ESP probe, red wires 13-5010, ESP probe, black wires 13-5011 |
| 4 blinks | Room Sensing Probe failed or not installed. Room Temp mode only. | Room probe installed | Harman pellet stove parts |
| 5 blinks | Failed to light within the 36-minute start cycle. Automatic ignition only. | Clean burn pot and igniter | Harman igniter 13-1129 (P35i, P43, P61A, P68) |
| 6 blinks | Poor or incomplete combustion for more than 25 minutes. Also set when the stove runs out of pellets. | Pellets in the hopper, then burn pot holes | Exhaust blower motor 10-1118 (motor only) |
Full walk-through: Harman pellet stove troubleshooting guide. Every part: Harman pellet stove parts.
Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon E2 blink codes
Covers: "E2" is the stove's model name here, not an error code.
The Mt. Vernon E2 uses a colored LED. Green and amber are normal. Red flashes are alarms. After fixing any alarm, turn the dial to OFF, wait 10 seconds and turn it back.
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| Code | Meaning | First thing to check | Part that usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red, 1 flash | Empty hopper. The fire went out from lack of fuel. | Fill the hopper, close the lid | Vacuum switch SRV7000-531 |
| Red, 2 flashes | Exhaust probe failed. | Probe connected to the board | Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon parts |
| Red, 4 flashes | Missed ignition. Two tries with no rise in exhaust temperature. | Clean the unit and igniter chamber | Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon parts |
| Red, 6 flashes | Encoder alarm: exhaust blower speed sensor. | Blower and encoder wires | Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon parts |
| Red, 8 flashes | Exhaust over temperature. | Fuel, dirty convection blower | Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon parts |
Full walk-through: Quadra-Fire pellet stove troubleshooting guide. Every part: Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon, Castile and Santa Fe parts.
Quadra-Fire Castile, Santa Fe and Classic Bay 1200 light signals
Covers: 3-speed control models.
These stoves have no numbered code list. The one fault signal in the manuals is a flashing yellow light on the control box. Other faults are diagnosed by symptom in our guide.
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| Code | Meaning | First thing to check | Part that usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flashing yellow light | Problem with the thermocouple. Exhaust blower runs, but no feed or igniter. | Thermocouple plug and connections | Thermocouple 812-4470 (Castile, Santa Fe), Thermocouple 812-0210 (Classic Bay 1200), Control box SRV7000-704 |
Full walk-through: Quadra-Fire pellet stove troubleshooting guide. Every part: Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon, Castile and Santa Fe parts.
Drolet ECO pellet stove codes: P, H, E, L, d
Covers: Drolet ECO-55, ECO-55 CT, ECO-55 ST and ECO-65R.
SBI's ECO stoves show a letter on the display. Don't unplug the stove when it faults: you lose the code, and unplugging disables the safety features.
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| Code | Meaning | First thing to check | Part that usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | Pressure switch: blocked flue. | Vent system and pressure switch hose | Exhaust blower SE44193 |
| H | Overheating. The stove shuts itself down. | Let it cool, then full cleaning and vent check | High limit switch 44059 (ECO-55), Drolet ECO-65R parts |
| E | Hopper is empty. | Fill the hopper | Auger motor 44106 (ECO-55), Auger motor 44307 (ECO-65R), Auger motor 44038 (ECO-65R) |
| L | Ignition failed. | Pellet quality, clean burn pot | Igniter SE44132 |
| d | Hopper lid left open: 90 seconds on the ECO-55, 3 minutes on the ECO-65R. | Close the lid | Drolet ECO-65R parts |
| n / N | Reverse polarity or no ground at the outlet. | Have the outlet checked | None: this is an outlet fault |
| C | Power outage. | Nothing. It restarts itself | None needed |
| FE, FL, FC, FV, FB | ECO-55 blown fuse: exhaust blower (FE), igniter (FL), convection blower (FC), auger (FV), combustion blower (FB). | The fuse named by the code | Drolet ECO-55 parts |
| I, A | ECO-65R blown fuse: igniter (I), auger (A). | The fuse named by the code | Drolet ECO-65R parts |
Every part: Drolet ECO-55 parts and Drolet ECO-65R parts.
ComfortBilt and Alpine pellet stove alerts
Covers: HP21, HP22, HP22i, HP22N, HP50S, HP61, HP75C and Alpine HP40, HP41, HP42.
ComfortBilt shows alerts in words on the control panel. Hold the On/Off button for 5 seconds to clear one.
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| Code | Meaning | First thing to check | Part that usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure to Ignite / Too Much Smoke | No fire lit, or not enough heat reached the proof of fire sensor. | Burn pot seating, door and ash pan latched | Gen 3 quartz igniter, Gen 2 ceramic igniter, Gen 1 steel igniter |
| Low Temperature | The computer lost contact with the proof of fire switch, usually because the fire shrank. | Pellet level and hopper lid | Proof of fire switches, POF thermocouple (Alpine HP41, HP42, HP75C) |
| High Temperature | The stove can't shed heat. The overheat sensor trips at 200°F (92°C). | Room blower, airflow paths | Room blower assembly, 92°C high limit sensor |
| Lost Connect | The panel has power but can't talk to the circuit board. | 4-pin data cable at both ends | Control panel, Control board |
| ERR (room temperature) | Bad room temperature reading. The stove still runs in Manual mode. | Room sensor wire behind the stove | Room temperature sensor |
Full walk-through: ComfortBilt pellet stove problems guide. Every part: ComfortBilt pellet stove parts.
Enviro M55 pellet stove flash codes
Covers: M55-FS freestanding stove.
The M55 uses the Heat Level lights as a fault display. To reset the board after a trouble code, push the ON/OFF button.
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| Code | Meaning | First thing to check | Part that usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2 flash | Vacuum lost. | Doors and hopper lid closed | Enviro pellet stove parts |
| #3 flash | Fire out. Exhaust dropped below 120°F (49°C). | Pellets in the hopper | Enviro pellet stove parts |
| #4 flash | High limit tripped. The hopper reached 200°F (93°C). | Find out why it overheated | Convection blower 11-1224 |
Every part: Enviro pellet stove parts.
St. Croix pellet stove blinking light codes
Covers: Hastings, Prescott, Auburn and York.
St. Croix uses the numbered LEDs on the light bar. Which one means high limit depends on the model, so check the table.
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| Code | Meaning | First thing to check | Part that usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2 LED | Vacuum lost. No negative pressure in the firebox. | Doors latched, vacuum hose on | Combustion blower motor 10-1109 |
| #3 LED | Proof of Fire switch no longer senses a fire. Exhaust below 110°F. | Pellets in the hopper | St. Croix pellet stove parts |
| #4 LED (Hastings, Prescott) | High limit shut the stove down. | Room blower: clean or replace | Room blower 11-1222 |
| #2 and #3 together (Auburn, York) | High limit: over temperature. | High limit reset, room fan | Room blower 11-1222 |
Every part: St. Croix pellet stove parts.
How to reset a pellet stove
A reset only clears the code. It doesn't fix the cause, so work through the checks first. If the same code comes straight back, stop and find out why. Here is how each maker's manual says to do it:
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| Stove | How to reset it |
|---|---|
| Englander 25-PDVC, 25-PDV | Press ON once. Pressing it again during start-up restarts the cycle. If the code stays, call Technical Support before trying again. |
| Englander 25-CBPAH, 25-PAH, 25-EP | Press ON. The stove clears the code and restarts. |
| Ashley, King, Vogelzang, US Stove | Let the stove shut down fully, then press the On/Off button. Some units also have a reset button on the high limit switch. Let the stove cool 30 to 45 minutes first. |
| Cleveland Iron Works, Grand Teton | Fix the cause, press Confirm to clear the display, then follow the normal start-up. |
| Castle Serenity | Let the stove cool, then restart it from the controller. Press the button on the mechanical over-temp switch if the auger won't feed in diagnostics. |
| PelPro, Pleasant Hearth, Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon E2 | Turn the dial to OFF, wait 10 seconds and turn it back. Or unplug the stove once it is cool, wait 10 seconds and restore power. |
| Harman P-series | 5 and 6 blinks: turn the Mode Selector to OFF, then back on. 3 blinks: disconnect the power cord for a few seconds. 2 and 4 blinks clear by themselves once the fault is fixed. |
| Quadra-Fire Castile, Santa Fe, Classic Bay 1200 | Press the reset button on the back of the stove. If it overheated, reset the snap disc on the feed tube. |
| Drolet ECO-55, ECO-65R | Press RESET, then MODE. After an H code, press MODE and RESET together (3 seconds on the ECO-55, 2 on the ECO-65R). Three H codes lock the control until you do the maintenance and enter the unlock sequence in your manual. |
| ComfortBilt, Alpine | Press and hold the On/Off button for 5 seconds. |
| Enviro M55 | Push the ON/OFF button. The high limit switch needs a manual reset: call your dealer. |
| St. Croix | Re-light the stove. If the board stops responding, unplug it, wait 10 seconds and plug it back in. |
What E2 means on a pellet stove
E2 is the most searched pellet stove code, and it has no single meaning. On most stoves it is either a failed start or an airflow fault, so check your brand before you buy a part. The igniter that can fix an Englander E2 does nothing for an airflow fault on an Ashley.
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| Stove | What E2 means | First thing to check |
|---|---|---|
| Englander 25-PDVC, 25-PDV | Fail to start | Clean burn pot, heat sensor, igniter |
| Englander 25-CBPAH, 25-PAH, 25-EP | Failure to light | Clean burn pot, then restart on 5 or higher |
| Ashley, King, Vogelzang, US Stove | Airflow (vacuum) fault | Door and gasket, air switch hose, combustion blower |
| Cleveland Iron Works, Grand Teton | Failure to ignite | Clinkers, fire pot seating, igniter |
On a brand-new Englander, E-2 after the 20-minute dry run with no pellets is normal: fill the hopper and press ON. "E2" on a Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon E2 is the model name, not a code. If your Englander shows E-2 often, our Englander guide covers it step by step, and our igniter replacement guide shows how to swap the igniter.
Frequently asked questions
What does E2 mean on a pellet stove?
It depends on the brand. On an Englander it means the stove failed to start. On Ashley, King and Vogelzang stoves it means an airflow (vacuum) fault. On Cleveland Iron Works and Grand Teton stoves it means the fuel failed to ignite.
What does E1 mean on a pellet stove?
On Englander 25-PDVC and 25-PDV stoves E1 means vacuum loss. On Ashley, King and Vogelzang stoves it means overheating and a tripped high limit switch. On Cleveland Iron Works and Grand Teton stoves it means the exhaust cooled and the fire went out. Englander 25-CBPAH, 25-PAH and 25-EP stoves do not use E1.
What does E3 mean on a pellet stove?
On Englander stoves E3 means the stove went over its temperature limit. On Ashley, King and Vogelzang stoves it means the fire went out, usually from an empty hopper. Cleveland Iron Works and Grand Teton stoves have no E3.
How do I reset a pellet stove?
Englander: press ON once. ComfortBilt: hold On/Off for 5 seconds. PelPro: turn the dial off, wait 10 seconds and turn it back. Harman: turn the Mode Selector off and back on. Fix the cause first, or the code will come back.
Do all pellet stoves use the same error codes?
No. Each maker has its own list, and some use blinking lights or words instead of codes. Harman, PelPro and Quadra-Fire use blink counts, ComfortBilt uses alert messages, and St. Croix uses numbered lights.
Can I keep restarting a pellet stove that shows a code?
Not if the code comes back. Englander says to call Technical Support if a code stays after one reset, and overheat codes need an inspection and cleaning before you run the stove again. Do not bypass a safety switch to keep a stove running.
Where these codes come from
Every code above is taken from the manufacturer's own manual, not from forums. Check your own manual too, because boards change between production years.
- Englander 25-PDVC / 25-PDV (Summers Heat, Timber Ridge): Englander 25-PDVC and 25-PDV owner's manuals, pp. 12 to 14, 18 and 26.
- Englander 25-CBPAH, 25-PAH, 25-EP (Summers Heat, Timber Ridge): Englander 25-CBPAH owner's manual, pp. 21 and 32; 25-EP/25-EPI manual, p. 29; 25-PAH manual, Error Codes section.
- Ashley, King, Vogelzang, US Stove (E1 to E5 display): United States Stove Company owner's manuals: AP5622 pp. 14 to 15, 20 to 24; KP5522 p. 18; VG5790 pp. 16 to 19; VG5770 p. 15; AP5780E p. 18; AP5660 p. 19; 5660 p. 19; 5710 pp. 18 to 20.
- King, Ashley, US Stove older boards (Err1 to Err11, A/B/C): United States Stove Company 5500M/5500XL pellet stove test manual, p. 6; US Stove tech manual, pp. 8 and 9.
- Cleveland Iron Works, Grand Teton (Mr. Heater): Cleveland Iron Works owner's manual (PS20W-CIW), pp. 20 to 22; Grand Teton N20WTS and N60WTS manuals, pp. 22 to 23.
- Castle Serenity: Castle Serenity operator's manual (41723 REV4), pp. 36 and 37; Castle Stoves troubleshooting guide.
- PelPro: PelPro PP60-B manual (7083-801), pp. 10 and 17; PP130-B (7104-171) and PP150 (8104-171) manuals, same LED list.
- Pleasant Hearth: Pleasant Hearth PH35PS/PH50PS/PH50CABPS owner's manual (7077-801D), p. 36.
- Harman: Harman Pathfinder P43-C, P61-C, P68-C owner's manual (8743-800), pp. 19 and 20; P35i-C manual, p. 28; Absolute43-C manual, p. 10.
- Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon E2: Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon E2-C owner's manual (7080-163), pp. 15 and 31.
- Quadra-Fire Castile, Santa Fe, Classic Bay 1200: Quadra-Fire Santa Fe-C (7050-802) p. 21, Castile-C (7021-802) and Classic Bay 1200-C (7027-802) owner's manuals.
- Drolet ECO-55, ECO-65R: Drolet ECO-55 / ECO-55 CT / ECO-55 ST operation manual, pp. 6, 7, 14 and 15; ECO-65R installation and operation manual, pp. 52 to 61.
- ComfortBilt, Alpine: ComfortBilt HP22 owner's manual, pp. 41 to 45 (printed), and Alpine HP41 manual, same section.
- Enviro M55: Enviro M55-FS owner's manual (C-15412), pp. 8, 26 and 27.
- St. Croix: St. Croix Hastings manual, pp. 9 and 10 plus FAQ; Prescott manual, p. 9; Auburn manual, p. 8; York manual, pp. 6 and 7 plus FAQ; DHC3000 control board manual, pp. 5 and 6.
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