How do I Clean a Pellet Stove?
Pellet stoves are similar to wood stoves however they burn pellets, made of compressed sawdust, which burn hotter and longer than wood. The pellets are fed into the stove via a hopper; the size of the hopper determines how hot and long the stove can operate (some models have automatic hoppers which feed the stove as needed). Periodically cleaning your pellet stove will keep your stove running more efficiently. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Clean the stove's ash pan either by removing it and dumping of the ashes or by using a vacuum cleaner. Check the air holes on the burn pot for any blockage, remove any blockage with a brush or pipe cleaner. Clean the stove's glass windows with a cloth and some water.
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Clean the stove's heat exchanger the rod (which controls the air mixture inside the stove) by sliding the rod back and forth; this action alone will usually knock any debris off of the exchanger.
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Clean out the ash traps located just behind the burn pot by the exhaust pipes with your vacuum cleaner. Clean out any sawdust accumulated in the auger that feeds the pellets from the hopper to the stove.
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Check the air filters that filter the warm air that comes from the stove. Clean or replace them as necessary (using your vacuum cleaner to clean the filters will usually do the trick).
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