How do I get the ash out of my pellet stove?
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How do I get the ash out of my pellet stove?
Your pellet appliance comes equipped with an ash drawer or an ash tray. Simply pull it forward, remove it and empty the ashes. Be careful and remember that the ash is “powdery” fine and can be easily blown around the room. It’s always a good idea to empty the ashes into an ash bucket with a tight fitting lid.
How often do you clean your pellet stove?
First and foremost, all pellets stoves should be cleaned and inspected at least once a year, or after each time you have burned a ton of pellets through it. You can do it yourself by carefully following the instructions in your owner’s manual, or it can be performed by a professional.
How much does it cost to have pellet stove cleaned?
The average cost of professionally cleaning your pellet stove ranges between $200 and $270. For instance, a professional, thorough cleaning and inspection of a less well-maintained pellet stove is around $230.
Do pellet stove pipes need to be cleaned?
Pellet stoves can be great additions to your home and help significantly with home heating. But like any other combustion stove, the chimney needs to be cleaned annually.
What happens if you don’t clean pellet stove?
Overall, cleaning your stove: Keeps your stove working: If ashes and pellets build up in your stove, it won’t work as well over time. You risk damaging your heating equipment all because you didn’t do a bit of pellet stove maintenance. You can lose temperature control, airflow and the ability to light your stove.
How much is a service call on a pellet stove?
Pellet stove repair costs between $100 and $150 per hour in labor. However, note that most fireplace technicians charge a minimum of a one-hour callout fee, even if the job only takes 15 minutes.
Are pellet stoves high maintenance?
Pellet stoves are very efficient heaters, but they require more maintenance than typical furnaces and woodstoves. Avoid performance and safety issues with your pellet stove by following these five tips. When you use the best pellets, your heating costs may increase slightly compared to using lower-grade fuel.
What maintenance does a pellet stove need?
Annual Maintenance Your pellet stove should be cleaned and inspected at least once a year, or each time you’ve burned a ton of pellets through it. You can inspect and clean it yourself by carefully following the owner’s manual instructions, or you can hire a pro from your local hearth dealer.
How much does it cost to clean a pellet stove?
Is an ash vacuum necessary?
Keeping your fireplace or heat stove fire chamber free of ash is necessary in order to improve air intake (which results in a good burn). Removing the ash can also help reduce allergens and odors associated with smoke and burnt wood fibers.
