I have had this same stove for about 14 years, about 5 years ago I started getting crust or clinkers building up in the burn pot. Last night I decided to try a new method of cleaning. I picked up an extra hose for my shop vac, disconnected the stove from the wall and connected the suction hose on the vac to the exhaust on the stove and the other hose was connected to the exhaust on the vac and the outside air port on the stove. I ran the shop vac for 5-10 minutes lightly tapping the combustion fan to help loosen any buildup. I then swapped the hoses and repeated the same steps. Last night the stove was set a little higher than the previous night due to colder temperatures and instead of the crust building up (which I've had to scoop out every morning and evening) I only had a small amount of ash in the burn pot. I also only had the combustion fan set on 5. Hope this helps someone, I'm seeing a big difference already.
Very interesting...I've never seen a pellet stove before🤷♀️ I'm so used to only seeing wood stoves. Thanks for showing me something new. Great video👍🏻
I had to bypass lid switch and then it worked correctly. I added an extended hopper to mine to get a longer run time because it ran out of pellets when I was at work. When I need to run it continuously I will shut it down and clean it out twice a day. I leave the settings where they are at and don’t mess with them.
I use a dry paint brush to clean the door and inside walls of my stove and a metal paint scraper for inside the burn pot. Is your stove ignighter working properly? My stove.. I'll Toss in some pellets like yours and just press on and it's lit in under 5 min and upto temp in about 10-15 with the blower on
Baseboard heaters can be toasty. We had them. Nice to not have to maintain them. Thank you for watching our videos. We can't tell you how much we appreciate it ❤️.
Thanks for the video - my stove is 17 years old. How do you remove the dust etc out of the top narrow row of vents? No vacuum attachment I have is catching it - also my flame is going high then low like unit will turn off and doesn’t - going on for many hours / could it be door seal needing replacement or another problem? Would you let me know ? Thank you
Thank you for watching the small vents above my door I have a small round brush like a bottle brush that I run in and out of each slit should I have the vacuum running in a slot near the one I'm cleaning, as the dust is loosened the air sucks it out. As for the flame, it sounds like your exhaust pipe to the outdoors is limiting the air or exhaust flow so your stove safety sensors may be getting confused. Twice a season I remove my exhaust tube outside and run a chimney brush through it with a drill. Then I vacuum it. I do the same from outside clear into the stove and vacuum it out. This keeps the proper airflow . Good luck and I hope this helps you with your stove
@@Momof4boys thanks so much for the thoughtful and helpful response ! I just had my rusted exterior pipe replaced two days ago after trying to find help for months. This exterior pipe needs to be accessed with a tall ladder, and the large interior exhaust pipe next to the stove inside is glued together and stuck in the wall and I can’t remove it. The pellet stove glass is black after running a few hours and the heat blows out within a foot and no more so I need someone to help me and take apart the stove. I’m alone here in the woods now kids gone and I’m thinking should I just buy a new unit from a business that can service it when needed …
I have had this same stove for about 14 years, about 5 years ago I started getting crust or clinkers building up in the burn pot. Last night I decided to try a new method of cleaning. I picked up an extra hose for my shop vac, disconnected the stove from the wall and connected the suction hose on the vac to the exhaust on the stove and the other hose was connected to the exhaust on the vac and the outside air port on the stove. I ran the shop vac for 5-10 minutes lightly tapping the combustion fan to help loosen any buildup. I then swapped the hoses and repeated the same steps. Last night the stove was set a little higher than the previous night due to colder temperatures and instead of the crust building up (which I've had to scoop out every morning and evening) I only had a small amount of ash in the burn pot. I also only had the combustion fan set on 5. Hope this helps someone, I'm seeing a big difference already.
Thank you so very much for your suggestions!
Awesome explanation and patient tutorial, just what I was looking for. Thanks so much . God Bless
Thank you so much I hope it helps you. G-d bless stay warm ❤️🔥
Very interesting...I've never seen a pellet stove before🤷♀️ I'm so used to only seeing wood stoves. Thanks for showing me something new. Great video👍🏻
Thank you so much for watching. We love ours it really takes the chill off.
@@Momof4boys You're very welcome🙂
I had to bypass lid switch and then it worked correctly. I added an extended hopper to mine to get a longer run time because it ran out of pellets when I was at work. When I need to run it continuously I will shut it down and clean it out twice a day. I leave the settings where they are at and don’t mess with them.
Followed your instructions to the T! Worked great! Thank you! 😊
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Great video I wish I had a wood stove I grew up with one
They are so nice. It keeps us pretty warm. Especially when we forget to order propane ❤️
I think a stiff brush attachment for the vacuum would make this way easier.
I use a dry paint brush to clean the door and inside walls of my stove and a metal paint scraper for inside the burn pot. Is your stove ignighter working properly? My stove.. I'll Toss in some pellets like yours and just press on and it's lit in under 5 min and upto temp in about 10-15 with the blower on
I have had to replace my igniter several times over the years. I will definitely try the paint brush. What a great idea thank you
11:00 wrong, the settings dictate the auger speed, thus, your house continually heats unless you govern the auger speed via a wired thermostat.
Thank you for the insight. I appreciate the clarification.
you're welcome :)
Just watched another older video Rachel and Tommy. I don't have to worry about that I have baseboard heaters in my apartment
Baseboard heaters can be toasty. We had them. Nice to not have to maintain them. Thank you for watching our videos. We can't tell you how much we appreciate it ❤️.
This one I had 2 commercials to watch, did you get monetize or is it just older videos? If so I will watch all the older ones that I can
I use to own an Englander pellet stove. The only way I would clean that POS out is by removing it from my house!!!
I'm sorry you were unhappy with yours. We love ours.
Mine is 17 years old and going strong, no maintenance except cleaning.
Not sure why you’re such a jerk. No problems with mine. Just got another brand new one delivered today
@@GY6SCOOTERCHATIf telling the truth is being a jerk then I'm guilty. However I'm not the one calling you names. It's really not personal.
@@GY6SCOOTERCHAT If you had no problems with yours why did you need to buy another one? Just curious!!
what brand fire starter do you use
Thanks for the video - my stove is 17 years old. How do you remove the dust etc out of the top narrow row of vents? No vacuum attachment I have is catching it - also my flame is going high then low like unit will turn off and doesn’t - going on for many hours / could it be door seal needing replacement or another problem? Would you let me know ? Thank you
Thank you for watching the small vents above my door I have a small round brush like a bottle brush that I run in and out of each slit should I have the vacuum running in a slot near the one I'm cleaning, as the dust is loosened the air sucks it out. As for the flame, it sounds like your exhaust pipe to the outdoors is limiting the air or exhaust flow so your stove safety sensors may be getting confused. Twice a season I remove my exhaust tube outside and run a chimney brush through it with a drill. Then I vacuum it. I do the same from outside clear into the stove and vacuum it out. This keeps the proper airflow . Good luck and I hope this helps you with your stove
@@Momof4boys thanks so much for the thoughtful and helpful response ! I just had my rusted exterior pipe replaced two days ago after trying to find help for months. This exterior pipe needs to be accessed with a tall ladder, and the large interior exhaust
pipe next to the stove inside is glued together and stuck in the wall and I can’t remove it. The pellet stove glass is black after running a few hours and the heat blows out within a foot and no more so I need someone to help me and take apart the stove. I’m alone here in the woods now kids gone and I’m thinking should I just buy a new unit from a business that can service it when needed …
No ash pan?
No removable ash pan. We scoop the ashes and then vacuum it