How often should you service a 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 do you maintain a pellet stove?
Avoid performance and safety issues with your pellet stove by following these five tips.
- Use High-Quality Pellets.
- Check the Ash and Dust Content.
- Have Your Pellet Stove Serviced Each Autumn.
- Raise Efficiency With a Soot Sweep.
- Clean Your Stove’s Window Periodically.
How much does it cost to service a pellet stove?
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….
| Pellet stove cleaning costs | |
|---|---|
| Average range | $200 – $270 |
| Minimum cost | $150 |
| Maximum cost | $300 |
How do I prepare my pellet stove for winter?
How to Prepare Your Pellet Stove for Fall
- Check Unit for Visible Defects, Ash, Discoloring.
- Vacuum Inside of Unit.
- Remove Baffles – Clean and Reinstall.
- Clean and Inspect Heat Exchanger.
- Remove Access Doors/Panels – Vacuum and Reinstall.
- Clean and Inspect.
- Inspect.
- Inspect Hopper for Pellet Quality and Excess Fines.
Why is my Quadra Fire pellet stove not feeding pellets?
If your stove is not feeding pellets within 15 mins, you may need to replace the thermocouple. Thermocouple failure is common in Quadra-Fire pellet stoves. The thermocouple acts as a proof of fire, which means it senses the heat from the flame in the firepot.
Why does the auger keeps jamming?
jamming may be caused by vacuum switch opening preventing a full load of pellets from being delivered to the fire. Usually there is enough torque to breakup pellets unless the auger and the motor are not solidly coupled together. Steps to fix it: The first step is to unplug the auger.