When to replace gasket?

[beagler]

I have a Jotul that is about 4 years old. We burn daily. The braided gasket is original. How do you know when it needs replaced?

 

[Sisu]

When there is visible damage (eg. worn, tears, etc.). Also if it isn't holding a seal and is deformed beyond repair.

 

[Grisu]

When there is visible damage (eg. worn, tears, etc.). Also if it isn't holding a seal and is deformed beyond repair.

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In addition: Did something change in your burns? Do you get a lot of soot on the glass especially always in the same spot? Is the secondary burn any different when you close the air completely? You can do the dollar-bill test. If you tug on it and it comes out with only slight to no resistance a new gasket may be warranted.

 

[fishingpol]

I just did the door and glass gasket. The glass was not clearing on nice hot burns. It does make a difference on the burn cycle.

Here is the link to the thread: https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/84206/

 

[Backwoods Savage]

It can vary a lot of when gaskets need replacing. Our old stove we had for well over 20 years and replaced the door gasket one time. We're now on our 5th year for the Fireview and have not replaced yet.

 

[beagler]

Thanks everyone! It failed the dollar bill test, and I also have soot continually on the left side desite hot burns. Does anyone know of a good source to buy gaskets. I refuse to buy anything from the guy I bought the stove off of.

 

[Dexter]

Some big boxes will carry spools of it, occasionally. Where are you located? McGuckin's Hardware in my area (near Boulder CO) has tons.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Around here most hardware stores will have all the gaskets you need. Woodstock Soapstone (www.woodstove.com) sells them and perhaps Jotul does too.