For starter it is creosote. And yes i clean allot of it. It depends how bad it is sometimes if it is bad it can be pretty expensive to clean. But dispit what many others on this thread have said these are not clean or efficient burners.
Thanks, bholler. I transcribed the word "kerasoate" directly from the fireplace inspector's invoice. However, couldn't find this word anywhere on the internet. From what I just read about "creosote", it is what we have inside the stove. On your mention of the stove not being clean or efficient, I agree that older stoves are not the best for heating homes. Our heat pump does a good job of keeping us warm, so far. We love the way this old stove looks, and are considering keeping it, to enjoy a wood-burning fire every once in a while. However if it is unsafe (even after cleaning), we may just replace it with a new pellet stove and use the new system for heating.
Well i would not hire him to do any work simply because of that. The stove is no problem that creosote will burn off the inside safely. The chimney may be a problem. Or it may just need a simple cleaning i dont know i havnt seen it.
Yes, I was thinking that misspelling this word is a huge red flag. Perhaps getting the chimney replaced, and cleaning up the stove's inside?
I wouldnt replace the chimney on his word. Have a sweep come out to clean it. And the inside of the stove is not of much concern.
