When your pellet stove stops feeding fuel consistently, the auger motor is the first component to inspect. This is the factory-spec replacement auger motor for Drolet Eco-35 and Eco-45 pellet stoves. It runs at exactly 1 RPM with clockwise rotation, matching the original drive speed the stove's fuel-feed system was designed around.
The auger motor is the heart of any pellet stove fuel delivery system. It turns the auger screw that moves pellets from the hopper into the burn pot at a controlled rate. A worn or failed auger motor shows up as uneven heat output, pellet jams, or the stove shutting down on low-fire faults.
The Drolet 44126 is the direct OEM-replacement motor for both the Eco-35 and Eco-45 models. It is also cross-referenced and sold as NBK Parts 20101. The shaft dimensions, rotation direction, and terminal connector style are built to drop into the existing mounting bracket without modification.
Runs at exactly 1 revolution per minute, matching the factory auger pitch on Eco-35 and Eco-45 stoves for consistent pellet delivery.
Correct rotation direction out of the box -- no rewiring or reversing needed for Eco-35 and Eco-45 installations.
3/8 in. x 1 in. output shaft with one flat side seats the auger coupling securely and prevents slippage under load.
Two 1/4 in. male quick-connect terminals match the OEM wiring harness -- no splicing or adapter connectors required.
This motor is a confirmed fit for the following Drolet pellet stove models:
If your stove is outside these two models, verify your existing motor's shaft dimensions and RPM rating before ordering. Drolet produced several auger motor variants across its lineup -- confirm your model number on the stove's rating plate before purchasing.
Before replacing the motor, confirm it is actually the source of the problem. Common signs of auger motor failure in Drolet pellet stoves include:
You can test the motor directly by disconnecting it from the stove wiring and applying 120V AC to the two terminals. The shaft should rotate at a slow, steady rate. No movement or erratic spinning confirms a failed motor.