New to me pellet stove causing headaches?

pbois334 said:

I agree that I am learning these pellet stoves. But the parts aren't cheap. $113 for a door gasket and exhaust nozzle with gasket. Ouch!!

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Just to let you know the door gaskets are nothing special. You can get it by the foot for a few bucks at your local hardware store. You just need to know the diameter.

You bought used,this happens.I think yours uses the more expensive bulb gasket,but door gaskets last a long time unless abused,and a minor leak at door gasket is of no concern.And some stoves have a door adjustment to compensate.I am amazed that this harman I am installing for a second stove has no door adjustment.Also many stoves can use universal parts,as jd was pointing out,but do not know if your door gasket is one of these.Bruners and other places sell universal flat gasket material for blowers,rear flanges etc at a good prices,many motors can be had aftermarket,many controls can be repaired.This forum can save you a lot of money,and stove technician people here are very helpful.Have not been to maine in many years,but long range weather looks like everyone east of ND is going to have another colder winter than me.LOVING IT! Bob

Definitely get some other quotes, and definitely check for door adjustments.

Don't sweat it too much..............It could always be worse. Once you get it up and running and you get the warm fuzzy feeling the $113 bucks will be the last thing on your mind. Plus it beats tacking that $113 to the bottom line of your utility bill donating to those poor under paid folks. Somebody was going to beat you out of your cash anyway. Better than replacing the control panel too!

pbois334 said:

So I think I have figured out some of my problems While blowing off the dust from the exhaust motor I noticed it was leaking. It seems that the exhaust housing is pressed together from the factory and they used rtv silicone on all seems, most the silicone peeled right off so it seems that it possibly has a few leaks here. When I removed the motor and housing there seems to be felt gaskets between each of them. Can in just reinstall with rtv silicone or should I try an locate the correct felt gaskets?

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I would get the new felt gaskets, RTV silicone? that don't sound like a factory set-up, too hot. Make sure the surfaces are flat and install proper gaskets.

Peterfield said:

Sounds like an opportunity to get to know your stove really well. If it were me, I'd tear it apart since you now know the previous owner is full of sheeite. Get a vacuum and some brushes and have at it and also check any seals or gaskets as it's a good guess the former owner didn't touch those. I would not be surprised if the stove runs like a champ after a thorough cleaning.

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Good advice Peter, do you take your stove apart often?

I would except whenever I do something like that, I always have parts left over when I put it back together.

Glad to hear you're on your way with pellet heat. They are different but are easier to control heat-wise than a wood stove. I find I prefer pellets to wood - not nearly as messy or as labour intensive.

pbois334 said:

Ok, so have redone all gaskets and revealed the blower housing. I also sealed all joints of my my chimney liner . Fired it up tonight and so far so good, I think it's going to take some getting used to as the heat feels nothing like my Jotul woodstove. Thank you very one for the help and I now know the stove inside and out.

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When it comes to your health, the money saved isn't worth causing health problems. Hopefully it all works out, otherwise I would be searching for another heating solution.