I have a Montgomery ward wood burning heater model # 81-SJW-56212 and would like to purchase another one. but connot find one. Can you tellme where they were made or sold. Thank you.

Unsure what the model number is for the Wards sewing machine you are seeking.

Some were made by Kenmore for Montgomery Wards, and then Sears took over Montgomery Wards equipment.

An email address was posted below for someone said to have a similar model manual:

http://brokeww.fixya.com/support/t11875688-need_manual_montgomery_ward_computer

SOUNDS LIKE A BAD THERMOSTAT OR THE RED & WHITE WIRES IN BACK OF STAT ARE TOUCHING ONE ANOTHER COMPLETING THE CALL FOR HEAT.

Re: And what is that odd circular flap partway up the chimney?

It's called a "Flue".

The oriface may be partialy plugged or the thermo-couple is bad.

Your wood burning heater has been out of manufacture for some years now and OEM parts are almost non-extent. However, if it's a damper door or something like that, I would suggest taking the part(s) with you and visiting a wood stove dealer in your area. Some parts are fairly generic and can be interchanged. I believe that Warm Morning (Martin Industries, who is no longer in business) manufactured the stoves for Montgomery Ward. If you can find some Warm Morning parts, you may be in business.

Good luck in your search.

Depending on it's age, it's probably the Thermocouple going bad. Or you may have an insect nest inside the screen housing, around the pilot assembly, that needs to be removed. If you need to replace the thermocouple, I suspect the heater was manufactured for Montgomery Ward by Uniflame or Blue Rhino. Either should fit your heater.

Sorry,i have no solution.was needing the same thing. my mother purchased this way back when

I have an older Montgomery Ward Snow Thrower model No. TM0-35286A and I'm having a hard time finding parts for it. The tiller just stopped working so I'm thinking the worm-gear is shot, but I can't even find the part on-line...Can you help?

Hi, I have a Montgomery Ward Sunheat heater. It's a dual burner enclosed type with a door on the front. The fuel tank is cylindrical and about 1 1/2 - 2 gallons. The cap has a needle valve and when turned upside down releases fuel to the burners by gravity. The whole heater itself is rectangular with louvers on the sides and top. I don't know what wicks go in this or if there are compatible replacements out there.
No 84ALO5800A is the only I.D. or Model No.
Thanks,
Jack