Gasket Life?

[Jutt77]

I'm curious how long the 24/7 folks' door gaskets are lasting before needed replacement? It seems like that part takes a lot of abuse. I couldn't find anything about this in the manual or by searching the posts.

My stove is listed in my signature and I have been and will be burning around 24/7 during the winter.

Thanks,
J

 

[Lanningjw]

I replaced mine this year. I am planning on doing it every year even is it doesnt show wear. It that important and simple to do. Kinda like changing the oil for the car...

 

[gpcollen1]

Depends on the stove. My Olympic likes it changed about every 3 years. My Jotul is on year 3 right now and it seems perfect - I won't expect to replace it for a few years minimum...

 

[Wood Heat Stoves]

I'm curious how long the 24/7 folks' door gaskets are lasting before needed replacement? It seems like that part takes a lot of abuse. I couldn't find anything about this in the manual or by searching the posts.

My stove is listed in my signature and I have been and will be burning around 24/7 during the winter.

Thanks,
J

yours will need replacing when the dollar bill test fails.
typically sooner than with other models due to flat face design

 

[Jutt77]

I'm curious how long the 24/7 folks' door gaskets are lasting before needed replacement? It seems like that part takes a lot of abuse. I couldn't find anything about this in the manual or by searching the posts.

My stove is listed in my signature and I have been and will be burning around 24/7 during the winter.

Thanks,
J

yours will need replacing when the dollar bill test fails.
typically sooner than with other models due to flat face design

Thanks Dave (and others) that makes perfect sense. One of the reasons I love this forum.

I found this doing a quick Google search for dollar bill test. Is it accurate?:

"Check the fiberglass gasket around the doors and window glass. The gasket is designed to keep your
wood stove air tight. Use the dollar bill test. Open the door and place a dollar bill over the gasket and
close the door. If you can pull out the dollar bill then it is no longer air tight and needs to be replaced.
Worn out gaskets can allow carbon monoxide to leak into your home."
- http://www.thelograck.com/clean-your-wood-stove.html

Jutt

 

[Wood Heat Stoves]

http://woodheatstoves.com/how-to-replace-a-door-gasket-on-a-wood-stove-p-12076.html

 

[Jutt77]

http://woodheatstoves.com/how-to-replace-a-door-gasket-on-a-wood-stove-p-12076.html

Helpful video. Thanks again Dave

 

[LLigetfa]

My original gasket lasted for 10 years but the aftermarket gasket I replaced it with won't last 3 years.