Harman Advance
Not only does the Harman Advance provide automatic temperature regulation, the stove will automatically adjust itself for fuel quality as well. An Exhaust-Sensing Probe is engineered into the stove that analyzes the output of the fuel being burned and adjusts the feed rate accordingly to compensate for differences in pellet fuel quality.
The Advance uses a heat exchanger in the shape of an accordion to create a large amount of surface area to be placed in a small area, greatly increasing heat transfer efficiency in small areas. The stove's hopper capacity is 60 lbs. and it will burn from 3/4 lb./hr to 6 lbs./hr at its maximum setting.
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Harman XXV
The Harman 25th anniversary pellet stove, featuring automatic ignition and temperature control and 50,000 BTU output.
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This is my elventh year with my Harman Advance as my primary heat source. Still using the original igniter - home made outside air (dealer didn't even know aout it at the time- told me to open a window a bit! I told him NO WAY!) No issues to complain about. It's most dependable on Manual with the room senser because re-ignition is slow and wasteful on Auto. Just changed distribution blower for ...Overall Performance:
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I sell these stoves. I cannot tell you how many times we receive calls from people saying that their stove is smokey and making creosote. When asked if they have cleaned the burn pot. Their response is ALWAYS, " of course we have"!! Sooooo, we drive to their home and 99% of the time we clean their burnpot properly for them and the problem is solved. Clean your burnpots people. Its very very easy ...Overall Performance:
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We purchased our new Harman Advance in Dec 2011. It works great, heats great. My issue is the very loud auger motor, it makes an irritating grinding, low-hum noise every time it feeds pellets. It's much louder than the auger on my eight year old Quadra Fire stove! The dealer swapped out my auger motor with a brand new one - which was silent for about 4 hours, and then it started making ...Overall Performance:
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I have spent over 700 dollars on igniters alone in the past 4 years. Dealer says out of warranty and thats the nature of the beast. Between the wasted pellets and all the noises that emmite from this stove I say save your money and DO NOT buy this stove. Worst decision we ever made!!!Overall Performance:
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We purchased this stove in 2005 and have had more bad than good. We have replaced the motor and chain more times than we can count. We have come to the conclusion that there is cleary a design flaw with this set up. The banging is linked to the chain hitting the bracket and it is worse when trying to burn hardwood versus softwood. So far, the dealer has only replaced parts as they break. I would ...Overall Performance:
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Overall stove has worked well but i am in my 5th year and the outer steel shell and ceramic seems to get hotter than in the past. Has anyone else had this problem? wjones@dal.caOverall Performance:
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I have a Harmond fireplace insert. If you can take the fan noise it will give you enough heat for your house. The problem is the fan is so loud you need to keep it on the lowest speed just to talk. To me this insert would be unexceptable for any room you will be using all of the time.Overall Performance:
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We have had our H Advance since 2005 and have had no problems with it. Paid 1400 NEW and installed it myself, not hard to do. We burn about 3 to 4 ton/winter at about 185/ton. It's important to use 100% hardwood pellets. Clean stove every 30 days and use WD40 on the feed chain, fan motor shaft etc. which is accessed thru the right side panel. It heats our 2900 sq.ft. home very nice. Stove is ...Overall Performance:
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I've had this stove for 4 years and every year another problem. Smoke in hopper which eventually gummed up the auger mechanism with creasote. Stove had to be taken out and burned with a torch to remove deposits inside it. All gears and chain replaced due to pressure from gummed up auger. Dealer installed a tube to improve airflow. Then igniter went. Then auger broke. Ive had a problem with the 5 ...Overall Performance:
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Overall I really like this stove. The left hand window gets covered with ash about 6 hours after cleaning. It's annoying and the dealer doesn't have a way to correct the problem.Overall Performance:
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I have had the Advance for 3 years and burn 4 tons per year. It runs 24/7 from October to April. Absolutely no problems, 100% reliable. Maintains constant temperature and heats my 2500 sq foot colonial in New Hampshire. Very cold days (<20F), I also use a wood stove to add some heat on opposite end of house in a room with lots of windows. The only negatives are the glass doesn't stay clean and ...Overall Performance:
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I have had the Advance for 1 yr. After a couple of months, I was hearing a loud noise while the unit was running. Turns out it is the auger motor. The dealer came out and told me to put a toothpick between the channel and metal plate, to stop the metal vibration noise. Now I am getting the flashing light and the hopper overflows without lighting. It is frustrating to get up in the morning ...Overall Performance:
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Referencing the feed motor chain. Things to consider: 1. The tension block must be adjusted so there is a SLIGHT slack in the tension, too tight and you will wear out the feed motor shaft. 2. Banging may not be "stuck pellets" but an older chain and motor. The new motor mount ($190 kit) eliminates the rubber bushings and the motor screws direct to the bracket. Make sure the sprockets are ...Overall Performance:
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Bought a 6-year old Harman Advance Stove. Using in my shop that is 1,500sf. Burning Lowes Curan pellets. Temps in North Jersey have been from low teens at night to mid 30’s at day since installed. Using 1.75 thru 2.25 bags per day. I am completely impressed & sold on these pellet stoves. Did my research & think made the right choice of stove. More glass means more radient heat. She ran ...Overall Performance:
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We have the Harman Advanced model. we are experiencing the flame seems sluggish, is burning very rich and seems to burn with more smoke like the air is being choked. The glass turns black from smoke. We have tried different kinds of pellets and have been cleaning the unit every three to four days.We use it for our primary heat with propane as our backup. Was wondering if anyone had any input on ...Overall Performance:
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I have the advance model. wanted the p 68 but th edealer talked me out of it (too much heat for our 3000 sq ft rancher) he was right. our advance is great. much kudos to rettinger in NJ. Burns 24/7 needs cleaning every 2 weeks. takes about 45 mins to clean. burn about 6 tons a season as primary heat. our other heat is propane and we really don't use it at all due to high cost. Stove was about ...Overall Performance:
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Lots of problems with this stove. Every year something new. Out of warranty now so all on me. Problem with chain falling off, broke the gears of feed mechanism, sensor went bad, feed motor bad, go through a lot of pellets (~2 bags per day even on warm days). Does make room warm however. Paid premium, very loud, clean it every two weeks, once a month total cleaning including flue.Overall Performance:
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I have had more problems with my Harmon Advance automatic ignition. Once again it is not working and I have already replaced it 2 times in 5 years. It is very frustrating when I was told last year that they had worked the kinks out with them. I clean my stove every 3 weeks Has anyone else had these issues? HELPOverall Performance:
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I live in Queens, New York. Formally, pellet stoves are not approved for use in five borough. But being fed up with monopoly of local gas company I decided to buy a pellet stove anyway. I was looking for a stove which would start with the least amount of smoke, not to alarm watchfull neighbors. My wife demanded a three-D window. So after a long search we settled on "Harman Advance." I bought it ...Overall Performance:
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Easy to use, dealer support very poor, I have had $300 in replaced parts in two years, and no warranty coverege. Two Ignitors, two chimminey sensors, and one thermostat. Dealer in Billings would not respond to warranty claims.Overall Performance:
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I use the stove as supplemental heat. It controls itself and maintains a constant tempature. The advance is stylish and easy to maintain. Only one small drawback is that I have to open both side panels in order to open the front window/door.Overall Performance:
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My stove heats up my 2300 sq. ft, 2 story home easily. I have an open floor plan and the heat just travels throughout my home. I just purchased another stove for my garage and I wish I had done this alot sooner rather than pay over $4000 a year on propane heat.