The lid is getting really hot when on. Could this be the blower or the fan? Is this something I can do myself or should I call someone? We would like to fix but we know we have an older model that we may need to replace sometime soon.
Hello
The Avalon Newport is a very good stove. If the hopper lid is getting hot that is a sign that the convection fan that blows the heat out into the room is not working.
So either the blower is bad and you may order one here
https://www.eastcoasthearth.com/products/convection-blower-room-avalon-lopi-250-00589-small?_pos=2&_sid=29b1593bf&_ss=r