Why?

All is cool,rest well,sir

 

Sleep well,painkillers are cool with us old guys!

 

yea, used stoves are very much like used cars.....can be a great deal if you know what you're doing, know what to look for, and know how to diagnose/fix it. I don't believe it matters what brand it is.....if someone is selling it, its usually for a reason, often related to owner expectations/experience. Sometimes the owner simply doesn't want to do the work required to keep one running....ie: they underestimated the amount of cleaning involved, lack technical expertise to clean it (yes, those folks do exist), or the evil salesperson led them to believe it was self-cleaning, like their oven.....heck, sometimes the stove is even just too small to meet their expectations.
That being said, every broke down, used unit can be fixed....often with only a simple cleaning. A little due diligence on the buyers part will ensure that parts are still available, etc. Sometimes the prices these things are sold for are CHEAP!!!!!
And.....HHT owns Quad, Harman, Heatilator......and make Pelpro. Same outfit. Sometimes its a dealer thing.....as a dealer, I say buy from a reputable dealer who has the wherewithal to service what they sell, OR, in lieu of that, a company who will deal directly with you, via their service department (Englander). Used? You're a bit more on your own, but evenso, a dealer in that brand is often available to make house calls, albeit for a charge.

 

I have had great service from used stoves...

As mentioned earlier...as long as the stove is not a rust bucket they can be a great deal.

Big issues are the condition of the firebox and tubes.

A stove that has been run little and suffered a minor failure in one of the electronic components can be as good as a new one.

One thing I never do is run any of our stoves on high heat settings... The thermal stress on the tubes and firebox takes a big toll on the lifespan of the unit.

Having a stove that's already installed is a big plus (Every stove is slightly different as far as flue outlet position and a new unit will require a modification and more $$$$$$$)


If the chassis is good, FIX IT

 

Pallet Pete If and when you think you've had enough with the PP60, my inexpensive option would be this.......more heat capacity and holds 120 lb. of pellets, and full factory warranty:
55-TRPAH - PELLET BURNING STOVE - 2,000 sq. ft. (Factory-refurbished)

 

My slogan is ...It worked good until I fixed it !.

 

That happens to all to us at some point. Several years ago I took an air purifier apart to get the on/off switch. The way this thing was built, there was no way it was going back together

 

And regarding the Harman experience, I would feel the same way. As LW pointed out ans we say here all the time, its all about your Dealer. Same in many products-much comes from who you buy from.

 

Well that just bites the big one , time to cut and run Pete

 

Just a reminder if you decide to dump that stove:

TIMBER RIDGE - Brand New Factory Seconds or Manufacturer Refurbished S

 

Time to unplug that stove, Pete. It's Possessed.