When your St. Croix pellet stove stops exhausting combustion gases properly -- or shuts down on a pressure switch fault -- a worn exhaust blower motor is usually the culprit. This is the direct OEM-spec replacement, part number 80P20001-R (also catalogued as NBK Parts 20139), designed to restore proper draft and safe stove operation across a wide range of St. Croix pellet stove models.
The exhaust blower motor is one of the hardest-working components in any pellet stove. It runs continuously during operation, pulling combustion gases through the heat exchanger and out the flue. When bearings wear or the motor windings degrade, you get reduced draft, nuisance pressure-switch shutdowns, or a stove that simply will not light. Replacing the motor with the correct OEM-spec unit gets you back to factory performance without chasing intermittent faults.
This motor is rated at 115V, 60Hz, 0.31A, and 3,000 RPM -- matched to the original specs St. Croix specified for these stoves. Class B insulation provides a thermal margin appropriate for the elevated ambient temperatures inside a pellet stove cabinet.
Fits 15 St. Croix pellet stove models including the Prescott EXL/EXP, Afton Bay, Lancaster, Hastings, and more. See the full compatibility list below.
Works with both older 3-wire St. Croix units and newer 2-wire models equipped with digital control boards -- one part covers a broad production range.
Class B motor insulation is rated to 130 deg C continuous, providing reliable service in the high-ambient-temperature environment of a pellet stove cabinet.
Sold under St. Croix part number 80P20001-R and cross-referenced as NBK Parts 20139. No guesswork on fitment when you order by the OEM number.
Common symptoms that point to the exhaust blower motor as the failed component include:
Before replacing the motor, verify the exhaust venting is clear of obstruction and the pressure switch tubing is intact. A blocked flue or cracked pressure switch hose can mimic a failed blower. If the vent path is clear and the motor is pulling less than its rated amperage -- or more -- the motor itself is likely the fault.
This exhaust blower motor is confirmed to fit the following St. Croix pellet stove models:
Exhaust blower replacement is a straightforward service task on most St. Croix models. General procedure: