Why is my flame low on pellet stove?
A low-burning, flickering orange flame, known as a “lazy” flame, is not hot enough to be efficient. A lazy flame usually has black tips or emits dark black smoke. This kind of flame needs more air for the pellet stove to be efficient. This flame is receiving too much air and needs to be reduced.
How do I make my pellet stove burn hotter?
To help make a pellet stove burn hotter and to get more heat from a pellet stove:
- Burn high quality pellets low in ash and moisture content.
- Increase the heat output setting on the stove.
- Increase the blower speed on the stove.
- Adjust the airflow in and out of the stove.
What does the draft fan do on a pellet stove?
Pellet stoves are positive draft appliances using a fan to blow the exhaust up and out the vent. Because the exhaust is under positive pressure, it is essential to have total containment of the exhaust gases.
Why does the glass on my pellet stove get dirty so fast?
Your problem could be caused by a lack of air flow. Burning on too low of a setting can make your air-to-pellet ratio out of balance, which results in the build-up of creosote.
Why are my pellets not dropping?
The hopper may be empty. Fill the hopper and allow a few minutes for the unit to auger the pellets onto the burn pot. Venting may be blocked. The Pressure Switch senses a lack of air flow and will shut the motors off.
How do I increase the airflow in my pellet stove?
How to Adjust the Air Intake for a Pellet Stove
- Observe the flames inside your wood pellet stove.
- Look for the damper handle or damper rod on your stove.
- Push in on the handle or rod slowly if you have a quick burning, short flame.
- Pull out on the handle or rod slowly if you have a tall, slow burning flame.
What is the best setting for my pellet stove?
Proper placement, correct installation, fuel quality and scheduled maintenance will result in pellet stove operating at peak performance and efficiency. It is best to run the appliance on the lower heat settings like 2 or 3 rather than up at 4 or 5.
How high should the flame be in a pellet stove?
Once the feeding of pellets is re-established and the stove is running on High, the flame should rise to 4′-6” above the top of the firepot. If not, it may be necessary to adjust the pellet feed rate.
What is the best setting for a pellet stove?
Why is the flame so high on my pellet stove?
If your pellet stove’s flame is too high and does not move much, it needs more air. These lazy flames also typically have tips that look dark orange or nearly black. To provide more air, pull out or loosen the damper a little to open it up.
