Trouble Shooting Your Wood Pellet Stove

When it comes to wood pellet stoves, whether they are freestanding or inserts, there are only 5 main factors that can go wrong. Two of these factors can be caused by you and fixed by you, while the other three are generally caused by the manufacturer and fixed by the dealer.

Your Own Worst Enemy

This is you. Most people don’t realize that they themselves can be the cause of a problem. Poor maintenance of your wood pellet stove can lead to disaster. Your manuals have listed the proper ways to clean and maintain your stove year round, so read them carefully before operating. Different models require different steps in maintaining your wood pellet stove. The other factor that can cause a problem is poor fuel. Choosing the right fuel is important since wood that leaves too much ash behind can clog the blowers. Also, the wrong kind of fuel can lead to major build up inside your stove and make for a tough cleaning.

Other Factors

Poor installation can be another major factor in determining the cause of your problem. First of all, you should've not been the one to install your stove. Professionals not only install your stoves for you, they usually certify the work done which usually includes a warranty of some kind. If your stoves components are failing, you should contact the dealer who can then analyze the stove to determine which components are not in working order. If there is a factory default, well now, that speaks for itself. The manufacturer should automatically take fault and either fix or replace your stove at their expense.