Shrieking Noise

marilynshere · Post by **marilynshere** » Tue. Jan. 06, 2009 8:57 am

I have a alaska channing stove it started making a shrieking noise, not loud , but getting progressively worse. Sounds like its in the hopper. Can I oil it somewhere? Thanks

ken · Post by **ken** » Tue. Jan. 06, 2009 9:36 am

First I would give all the motors 3 or 4 drops of oil. See if that helps. Second it could be coal fines trapped below , on top or the sides of the push plate grinding away. Could be a bad motor bearing. I would try the first 2 , then if they don't help , try to narrow the noise to a motor. Try touching the motor or pushing on it. Could just be loose.

Pacowy · Post by **Pacowy** » Tue. Jan. 06, 2009 9:55 am

I don't think the Channing III has a push plate - the one I had had the paddle-type pusher. I had a noise similar to what you describe that turned out to be the combustion air fan going bad. If that's it, it's very easy to replace (like 2 bolts), and the part is cheap (around $35).

Mike

bksaun · Post by **bksaun** » Tue. Jan. 06, 2009 10:00 am

The paddle shaft has a grease fitting on it, but I doubt that is the cause of the noise, unplug each one and you will figure it out quickly, this is a very simple stove to work on.

Bk

marilynshere · Post by **marilynshere** » Tue. Jan. 06, 2009 10:01 am

The oil did the trick! thanks

ken · Post by **ken** » Tue. Jan. 06, 2009 10:13 am

You should give the motors couple drops every month if the stove is running 24/7. Glad you fixed the problem.