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    New Pellet stove- air circulation-Help

    Just got my new pellet stove 3 weeks ago, A Comfortbilt Hp50 44,00 BTU. My house is 16,00 sft. This site has been great for me. On how to install, what type of pellets and just general knowledge. I'm having the typical problem of the stove room being almost 80 degrees and the rest of the house...
  2. G

    Buying a used pellet stove?

    Hi all, My wife and I just purchased a house and it runs off of an electric furnace and we are wanting to install a freestanding pellet stove. We live in rural Colorado at about 8300 ft. and our house is around 1150 sq. ft. I may just be experiencing some sticker shock but a spa and stove...
  3. Mtviews

    New England (MA, CT, ME, NH, VT, RI) Hot motor

    I have a used Astoria bay pellet stove and I am a newbie to all of this,,and a question,,how warm/hot should the convection blower motor run ? I've cleaned everything and oiled the motor but it seems to run hot ,,Is this normal ? it hasn't shut down or anything I just want to be prepared just...
  4. A

    pellet stove, bottom 3 buttons... and rumbling

    Hello all, i have a couple of questions, does anyone know the factory settings for the bottom 3 buttons on an Englander 25-PDVC/55SHP10? i had them set last night at 461 and it was running ok, i had heat on 3 and blower on 3, had room, 800 sqf at 69* when it was 40* i have heard people say...
  5. T

    Considering which first pellet stove...

    Hi All, I am considering buying my first pellet stove! I have a ~1400 sq ft ranch in the Albany, NY area that is about 10 years old. I am considering the two following stoves, but would be willing to consider other stoves in the price range: 1. Englander's 55-TRPEP... the only issue I have...
  6. P

    Hampton GC60 worse stove ever made

    Bought a Hampton GC60 two years ago. Was all excited it was my first pellet stove and a darn nice expensive one. The stove looked great and worked well for two years and the next month that the warranty ran out the stove went down hill and needed lots of repairs. I was told to call the...
  7. 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...
  8. S

    1st time buyer looking at a used Enviro Windsor pellet stove. Is this a good buy?

    We bought our first house in a new city. We’re from a tropical area so pellet stoves are completely new to us. I found a 10 year old Enviro pellet stove on Craigslist. It’s $550. Photos show it running and it’s a good looking stove. I couldn’t buy anything as nice new. However, I’m wondering if...
  9. M

    King Pellet Stove 5500m Window

    I've had my stove about 5 years now, and whenever I run it, the glass always gets dirty very quickly. Anyone know how to fix this? I think I may just have my settings a bit off, but if I can get the right settings without having to guess and check for a month, that'd be Ideal. Thanks
  10. S

    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...
  11. H

    efficient automatic pellet stove recommendations needed

    Hello to everyone, I am new to the forum. I have a 400 sq ft, well insulated, one room, workshop that I'm looking to heat with a direct vent (if possible) pellet stove. Can anyone recommend an efficient, automatic, thermostat controlled pellet stove? Or if you have any other suggestions...
  12. S

    Venting pellet flue through concrete/stucco

    I am venting a pellet stove to the outside wall from my finished basement (2 foot above gradient). After the inside wall thimble, beyond the studs I am at concrete block with a stucco exterior. My question is, do I need to use the thimble on the outside or can I just run a 3.5" hole through the...
  13. M

    Pelpro PP60 issues

    I have a pelpro pp60 I bought at Menards last November. Keep having issues with the unit and can't find anyone that will work on them. I am located in NE Ohio. I have broken 3 of the cotter pins that connect the motor to the auger. Not sure why they keep breaking. Last time it broke I even...
  14. L

    Castle serenity

    flame goes out when switching from ignite to heating.. stove is cleaned and all wires connected.. trying to get hold of the company.. customer service is terrible
  15. 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...
  16. Nikovevo

    Englander Pellet stove shuts off about 10 seconds after start up

    I just got an Englander Pellet stove given to me from my grandparents. They got it and only used it for about 1 winter because of the construction of their house made it so hot in only one room and it got unbearably hot and the rest of the house was cold. Anyways I’ve only been using it for...
  17. B

    Distribution Blow Issues

    I bought my US Stove 6041i pellet stove about a year ago. About 2 months into running the stove, it started putting out a "screaming" noise, which turned out to be bad bearings in the distribution blower. No problem. I called US Stove Co and they sent me a new blower under warranty, no...
  18. Jhawknseattle

    New stove gasket problem?

    Hi everyone I'm new to this site and new to pellet stoves in general but have visited this site alot while researching what to get. I ultimately decided to go with the Lopi Deerfield. I do have a question however. Upon doing my second weekly cleaning I discovered a pretty big fray in the gasket...
  19. S

    My Englander pellet stove will not light

    I have an Englabder Pellet stove, model 25-PDVC. It was working fine last year when I shut it down for the warmer months. When I went to start it up this year, I found that I had a bad vacuum hose and switch, so I replaced them. Now the stove will not light. The igniter glows with no problem, I...
  20. Redrum3

    Harman P43 - New user, No Distro Blow, Weak Flame

    Hi everyone! I fired up my stove today for the first time since I bought the house in April. I started out with feed at 3, ignition on auto, mode on room temp, and temp to 75. I got a great fire but then it started to die down and I noticed that the distribution blower wasn't blowing nor was...
  21. J

    Hearth risers or hearth stand for pellet insert

    Hi, I have a zero clearance Firebox that I would like to do a pellet insert for. One issue I'm running into is that the floor of the firebox is about 3 or 4 inches higher than the hearth. One thing I have considered is getting a hearth riser, but I'm not sure exactly how they fit or how they...
  22. V

    Selling an Old Pellet Stove

    Hi everyone! My husband and I purchased a home 2 years ago with a pellet stove in it. It's in great condition and looks to be an Enviro EF3 - we only used it a few times and we're trying to sell it this Fall because it's not very toddler friendly. Is there any way I can find out what year...
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    User manual needed

    Does anyone have any idea where I could get a user manual for a Reliant R-T-4-90 pellet stove? It is old, no window but seems to function. No electric start (too old). Fan and pellet drop seem to work good. Please, any help in operation or manual would be greatly appreciated.
  24. OkieDude

    Hello from Okanagan Wood Pellets!

    Hey Guys, By way of introduction, my name is Chris and I am the new Director of Sales for Okanagan Pellets! I just wanted to hop on here to introduce myself and help answer any questions you may have regarding the Okanagan brand. I know there has been some confusion regarding the Okanagan brand...
  25. V

    Help! Quadrafire Mt. Vernon

    I have a Quadrafire Mt. Vernon pellet stove I purchased used. A friend came over yesterday to take it apart and clean it. We got all the brick pieces removed. We cleaned it and put the left side piece and the back piece in. We cannot get the right piece back in! We spent hours reading the...
  26. J

    Breckwell p24 Blazer combustion blower help!

    Hey guys! So I have a Breckwell p24 freestanding and I seem to need a new combustion blower the part number is a-e-027 from breckwell, but that would need to be ordered. I was coming here to ask all of you if there is ANY acceptable replacement part that I might be able to find easier or more...
  27. D

    St Croix Ashly p blinking 2

    I have an ashby-p pellet stove. Now my chimney is clean (literally just cleaned it) and the stove is cleaned routinely. The blinking 2 led comes on only when I burn the unit off on 5..... not sure what the cause is.... combustion blower on the way out? My stove is about 5 years old. Thanks for...
  28. T

    Pelopro ppc90 problem

    I have a Pelopro ppc 90. I have had problems with it since day one. Whenever the stove gets close to reaching the set temperature it goes down with a pellet feed error. There is little to no information on the net about this stove please help.
  29. A

    Looking to buy a blower for The earth stove pellet

    Hello, I am the owner of a chimney sweep company and I have a customer that has a earth stove HP40 pellet stove. The blower went out but she is on a very tight budget. I'm wondering if someone on here has a good used blower motor or know where I might find one. Or is there a blower I can...
  30. N

    HELP - Need advice asap!

    Hello all! I'm new to this forum so please bear with me! Please, I need your help, our home is freezing and our electric bill is through the roof. I need opinions, advice, and words of wisdom! Our story in a nutshell- my wife and I recently purchased our first, new home in June in...
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