Fireplace noise
The fireplace in our 2016 Flagstaff is starting to make a squeaking noise about once every 2-3 seconds. The noise is still there if the fan and heater is off, and seems to be related to the fake fire....
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FWIW
My experience with our squeaking fireplace went like this
I had to remove the fireplace
Open the area where the flame effects are located
I found a small metal rod wrapped with aluminum foil ( a rather clever little flame effect device
Be careful not to damage or alter the foil setup)
The metal rod was connected on one end to a motor and on the other end the rod was stuck in a hole in a metal bracket
no bearing , just metal to metal
No wonder it squeaked
My first inclination was to apply some hi temp lube
I was concerned about the smell that lube might creat so I used the lube sparingly
Next I was easily able to bend the metal support bracket to better align the effects rod
In fact, Much better than it came from the factory
We used the camper 2 months after the repair with no more squeaking problems
I might have to repeat that process when we start camping again this Fall and Winter
Hope this info is of some help
My experience with our squeaking fireplace went like this
I had to remove the fireplace
Open the area where the flame effects are located
I found a small metal rod wrapped with aluminum foil ( a rather clever little flame effect device
Be careful not to damage or alter the foil setup)
The metal rod was connected on one end to a motor and on the other end the rod was stuck in a hole in a metal bracket
no bearing , just metal to metal
No wonder it squeaked
My first inclination was to apply some hi temp lube
I was concerned about the smell that lube might creat so I used the lube sparingly
Next I was easily able to bend the metal support bracket to better align the effects rod
In fact, Much better than it came from the factory
We used the camper 2 months after the repair with no more squeaking problems
I might have to repeat that process when we start camping again this Fall and Winter
Hope this info is of some help
