The fuel for a pellet stove is made from recycled sawdust, wood, corn, or other organic material.Traditional wood stoves produce more ash and soot than these, but they are more eco-friendly due to their efficiency.Maintenance and a professional cleaning are required for pellet stoves.You will keep your pellet stove warm by removing soot.
Step 1: Annual cleaning can be done with a professional.
Hire a professional to inspect your stove.They will clear out ash in parts that are difficult for you to handle, such as the vent and chimneys.Smoke leaking from the stove can cause chimney fires.Check your service contract if your stove is newer.Your supplier can do maintenance for you.
Step 2: Quality pellets can be bought.
There are different grades of pellets you can use in your stove.Better pellets make your stove run better and produce less ash.Good fuel saves you money because it does less damage to your stove over time.Premium fuel has less ash in it.If you want to try out the pellets, buy a small bag of them.They need to go through your stove to make sure they don't get stuck.
Step 3: It's a good idea to store your pellets properly.
You can put your fuel in a location that is safe from the elements.Water is absorbed by the air and soil and sticks inside the stove.Most pellets are kept in the manufacturer's packaging when raised off the ground.waterproof tape or plastic can be used to cover damaged areas.If your stove isn't in use, you should remove any pellets.
Step 4: Remove the glass.
The glass on the inside of the stove lets you see the fire.If the stove is cool, take a specialized glass cleaner and wipe it over the glass with a soft cloth.Don't touch the glass.It can be damaged and weakened by doing this.Turn off the stove and wait for the glass to cool before cleaning it.
Step 5: The outside of the stove needs to be cleaned.
If the stove is made of cast iron, soap and water will suffice.Pick a soap that isn't abrasive and add a little white wine if you want.If you want to avoid streaks, you need to wipe down black surfaces with a dry cloth.You can use your brush and vacuum for cast iron stoves.
Step 6: The trap or ash drawer should be emptied.
Pull out the ash pan when starting a new fire.This is behind the fire chamber.stove can remain operational while you do thisPut the pan over the garbage bag and shake it out.If ash doesn't come off the drawer, use an ash vacuum cleaner.Don't use the vacuum to clean the stove.The ash will cause damage.
Step 7: The burn pot needs to be checked.
The burn pot contains the burning pellets.It has a way to keep the pellets lit.Look for ash build up.If there is a thick brown substance or pieces of hardened ash, remove them before use.An ash vacuum and ash brush can be used to remove ash that is loose and hardened.Ash build up and less efficient heating can be caused by melted clinkers.
Step 8: Ash can be removed from the insides.
Look at the rest of the stove.If you see spots where the ash has gotten loose and begun to stick, use the specialized vacuum cleaner and ash tool to keep it clean.A chimney brush is used to clean the pipes.
Step 9: The heat exchanger should be clear.
These tubes bring in fresh air and heat to the stove.Depending on the stove, these should be refreshed every month.Use a wire brush to remove soot.Before they melt be sure to get any clinkers.If your stove has a cleaning rod tool, you can use it to clean the heat exchangers.
Step 10: Take care of the equipment.
The pellets are fed to the chamber.These are for pellet material.Use a sharp tool such as a screwdriver to remove any excess from the vacuum cleaner.There is a problem with the stove of fuel because of leftover sawdust or other pellet material.
Step 11: The motors and fans are Lubricate.
The parts of the stove circulate heat and air.It is possible to remove these parts by taking out the gasket, but at the very least some pellet stoves benefit from lubrication.If you want to apply sewing machine oil, you need to find the oil ports on the parts.
Step 12: The gasket seals need to be checked.
Put a dollar bill or piece of paper in the fire chamber door.Pull on the paper when you close the door.There should be resistance.If your stove has the ash pan and hopper doors, repeat this around the rest of the door.If the door becomes loose or tight, you will need to replace the gasket.Take the door off and lay it on a soft surface to remove the gasket.Remove the gasket, clean the grooves with a wire brush, and replace it with cement.You can check online or at a pellet stove store.
Step 13: The stove glass needs to be replaced.
The fire chamber has glass on it.You can replace it if it gets scratched or etch, so you can see the fire clearly.Remove the old glass and replace it with a new one.The glass space can expand during heating if the fasteners are tightened a little.The cost of stove glass is high.You need to get it from a glass dealer.
Step 14: The switches should be removed.
The stove has switches that control the heat and pellet feeding.If your stove doesn't shut off at the right time, you should replace the heat temperature and pressure-sensitive switches.The switches need to be disconnected from the wires.If you want a replacement for the switches, take them to the pellet stove supplier.Attach the switches to the screws.