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    Englander 28-3500 End of burn CO

    Hi All, I moved into a new home with an existing 28-3500 that is installed in a 12x20 basement (a basement under an addition that is not connected to the main basement) Blower is connected and ductwork runs to 3 vents upstairs and one vent to basement. Chimney is 24’ Selkirk that runs up the...
  2. B

    Desperate for some guidance on LPG regulator, service in Westchester NY

    We moved into our home 3 years ago. The home has a Kozy Heat Minnetonka fireplace. I am not skilled in these appliances and only know what the prior owner said. Last winter it stopped working completely. Though flint still sparked but no flame. Paid $200 to have a service guy come from far...
  3. M

    Basement Insulation

    Hey everyone here’s the issue I’m dealing with. I had a contractor install insulation in my walkout basement walls above grade. They first picture framed the stud cavities with spray foam and then put in the blow in blanket system with fiberglass. The issue I’m wondering about is I’ve had...
  4. W

    Hampton GCI60 Troubleshooting

    Hello, my husband and I bought our house with a Hampton GCI60 insert already installed and we love it. However we saw error code #4 pop up and I haven't the slightest idea where the reset switch even is or whatever other issue I should be looking at. My husband said it started to over heat and...
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    Reducing clearance to combustibles on overhead.

    Good Evening, Hopefully some of you pros and vets can help me solve my issue. Recently ripped out a pre-fab fireplace (because it was useless) out of a wood framed wall, with stone masonry on the exterior (for the effect of a stone masonry fireplace). I'm looking to install a PE Summit Classic...
  6. J

    Need Help Fisher Stove

    Please Help. I have recently installed a Fisher Grandpa bear 3 into my basement. It was in the house before we bought it but while we rented the owner had removed it. Now that we have it in I cannot get any heat off of it. the wood I’m burning is burning great. I can get a good burning fire...
  7. M

    Harman Accentra 2 - Auger motor clunking noise

    Good Morning Folks! I have seen a few posts about the Harman Accentra chain driven models making an booming clunking noise but I'm wondering if anyone has some new tips. Our Accentra is 8-10 years old(best estimate, it came with the house) and this year it has developed a loud clunk when the...
  8. M

    Breckwell p2700 Door Glass Leaking

    I purchased the Breckwell p2700. It's been good so far. I've only been running it for a few weeks. But today, I turned it on after being off for a few hours. I noticed smoke. So, I turned it off and suddenly I see smoke start pouring out of the front door! After getting the fire out and...
  9. N

    Removing old fireplace

    Hello everyone. Long time lurker and finally joined because I need some advice. I am in the process of removing the old fireplace insert. Can't find any marking or plate on the stove for model or brand, but I need some advice on how to unhook the chimney pipe from the stove. The chimney...
  10. D

    What is name of this wood burner

    What is name of this wood burner there is a few things that need replaced but i have no idea where to get anything plz help
  11. T

    Enviro EF2 not working.. tried everything (I think)

    Hi first post here, saw a lot of great info and hope someone can help. I bought a house and it has an Enviro EF2 FS pellet stove. This is my first time dealing with any kind of stove. The auger motor is not getting power. Replaced the motor, dial-a-fire switch, and timing board with a 3second...
  12. T

    Recommendations for Wood burning insert

    I am so confused by all the different options for wood burning inserts. I found an amazing deal on Costco for the Drolet 1800 escape. $1400 and it includes the liner! However, reviews have said that the fan is annoyingly loud. So now I'm back to square one and could use some insight. I will...
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    Can't adjust the feed rate ...HELP

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and new to (pellet) stoves and I need some help. I was given a free pellet stove (glowboy home heate HGBH1, with a acutron control board) bit now it turns out it has some issue (surprise). The stove starts up nicely and without issues, but once it starts running...
  14. M

    Jam time in my pellet stove

    I have been having Jamming issues that do not match what others have posted that I have seen. I have pellets getting trapped in the upper auger. I thought at first it was a fluke, but it is happening every time I run the stove with pellets I purchased. The stove ran wonderfully with the...
  15. RennyBlack

    Help with Fisher Fireplace insert, please!

    Hi! So we ended up with a Fisher fireplace insert recently, and now we are in a rut as to how to install it safely and correctly in our fireplace hole. As far as I was able to find out, it seems to be be missing the damper. Will I need that or is it an optional thing? In the...
  16. J

    Stove selection help for newbie

    I will start by saying I am not a seasoned burner, I had a wood stove in my parents house that I used about 20-25 years ago. My wife and I are in the process of having a home built. It is going to be about 1800 square foot total. It will be a 1.5 story with the upset being in the rafters with...
  17. Bostonceltics151

    Help- can anyone identify this stove?

    hello all, I am in the market to purchase a small stove for my father, this popped up online today locally for $60.. but I have no idea what it is, and neither does the seller.. anyone have any idea? See pictures attached.
  18. S

    New Furnace & Initial Setup Recommendations

    Hi everyone, first timer here but have been researching for a bit. Need some help… I have a ~3000 sq. ft. home in the snow belt of Ohio. Temps can get well below the 30s most of the winter and we see single digits pretty regularly here. My house is 100% electric. I have a wood burning...
  19. T

    Ironstrike (Lennox) Grandview 230 or Lopi Evergreen

    I have never owned a wood burning stove before and have visited two stores multiple times now and searched through the forums. The two main contenders has come down to the Lopi Evergreen and the Ironstrike (Lennox) Grandview 230. I live in the Hudson Valley area of NY and my house is a...
  20. S

    Help identify my maul

    Hey just wondering if someone could help identify my maul. Picked it up used seems like old steel but the guy didn’t know what it was. It’s heavy and tears up wood but wondering if anyone knew what it was.
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  21. S

    Need help figuring out where to install Pellet Stove

    My wife and I just purchased our first pellet stove. We have a small ranch house just about 978 square feet (one floor). We're trying to figure out where to install the pellet stove to get the max heating for the whole house with it. We have electric heat where we live and its too expensive...
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    Thinking of buying a ussc 5510 pellet stove but have questions

    Greetings all. I am looking for some help.. I have been searching for a pellet stove to heat my barns tack room.. I have been looking used as I can't afford a new stove at this time and wanted to get use to and learn before putting large dollars into one. Have a opportunity to buy a USSC 5510...
  23. LouCammie

    pacific energy summit in need of repair-is it worth my money-have I been scammed

    I have aquired a pacific energy summit--only to discover the window cracked and then pon removal of the window the peice holing it in was rusted ad fell off..so that needs repair...then i discovered that the baffle has a giant crack in it and just inside the door above is a rusted out hole -is...
  24. N

    Help! Found issue while cleaning my pellet stove!

    Hey everyone, I have a Enviro cast iron meridian. I was cleaning the plates inside and decided to take them out to clean behind them. Behind the center plate, the fiberglass pad had some charring around the auger tube and some on the top. I'm pretty concerned with this! Is this a common issue...
  25. F

    Any Documentation/Manuals for Lange 6303 ??? Urgent!

    Hi All, New member here - Sorry if this is a repeat anywhere. I will keep searching, but thought I would ask outright. I just installed a Lange 6303b(?) Double stack recylcer model. Corner install setup. I am in need of any manuals to be had out there???? My building inspector is stuck on...
  26. S

    PLEASE HELP - King 5500m Error 5!?!?!

    Hello everyone, I recently got a King 5500m for my pole barn/gym. I have a furnace out there that'll get it up to temp but the King 5500m is out there to maintain the temp once it's there (it's a TON cheaper than propane). I got it and it was very dirty/used. I cleaned everything up (watched...
  27. L

    Whitfield Advantage II-T Auger Motor Help

    Installed a new auger motor worked like a champ (1 night). Then I got a pellet jam. Cleaned it all out now motor turns on (can see the thing spinning on the back) but its shaft does not spin in or when I had it out of the stove? I am stumped
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    Help me identify Avalon stove model please

    Was using the stove for the second time this year and caught a log while closing the door. As you can see, I cracked the glass and will need to replace it :(. Problem is, I cannot figure out what exact model of stove I have. I'm hoping someone here might be able to help me identify the stove...
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    In Need of Advice-Thelin Gnome

    Hello! New to the world of pellet stove ownership and I am having some troubles. My Wife and I recently bought our first home and it has a Thelin Gnome Parlour 3000. Just bought a pallet of pellets and the stove started to make a high pitched squeal. The sound isnt constant and occurs more...
  30. B

    Need help with chimeny adaptor.

    I recently bought a house that was built in 1984. Previous owners covered up original wood stove hearth. I have restored the hearth but can't figure the correct pipe to connect to chimney transition. Coming out of the brick chimney, horizontally is a 8 inch pipe with another 5 inch pipe in the...
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