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    Newbie Pellet Stove Owner

    Hi: I recently installed an Ashley 5660 pellet stove with 55 LB Hopper. Overall I guess I'm happy with the stove, it throws out heat on high setting and heats my entire mobile home of about 1000sf. On the lowest setting it still does an OK job out back and a great job in the main areas...
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    Buying a free standing MCZ pellet stove

    Hi, There are no MCZ dealers near Kansas City. How can I purchase and install a MCZ pellet stove. I would like to purchase the "Cutey" which can be installed in an existing hearth. Can someone point me to a source ?
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    Pellet Stove Liner

    Hi this is my first post, hoping all goes well. I Have an older Harman pellet stove *Model P61* WHI - 005412. I need a new liner. I currently have a 3" 25' stainless steel liner. I have a T-body running from the stove. I wanted to know if using a 3" liner is considered big enough for my stove...
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    I'm thinking about buying a used Harman XXV

    Hi, I recently found a Harman XXV on Craigslist and I've been thinking of replacing my wood stove. My question is if the stove is worth it. It's been through 8 seasons and looks like it's been very well maintained. It looks almost brand new. The owner has only done routine maintenance and it...
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    How do I get more heat?

    I have a 1988 Whitfield WP2. I have the old control board, the one with the dials for the feed and the other dial controls both fans. I just can't seem to get enough heat out of it. It has the tubes that transport the heat from the front, but then it also has two more holes on the sides that...
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    Englander Pellet Stove 25-IP Auger not turning

    I have an Englander Pellet Stove 25-IP. When I turn it ON the fans start but the pellets don't feed down. So far I have: cleaned all pipes/vents inside and outside, cleaned the fan, removed the motor and auger to make sure there is no jam or dust, changed the vacuum switch, and cleaned the...
  7. tlooney

    Enviro Milan Stuck Damper

    I have an older Enviro Milan and the Damper appears to have rusted in place. I was able to loosen it up with some WD40 after removing the stove and getting underneath it. Does anyone have any experience with this and is there a good fix?
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    Need help finding convection blower for a pellet stove

    Hi, I am new to this forum and I am hoping someone out there can help me find the correct part for my pellet stove. I have had the stove for almost three years and the long cage style convection blower is squalling terribly in at least one of the bearings. I have a Pleasant Hearth PH50CABPS and...
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    Piazzetta Monia. Loud Auger ?

    Hi I have had a Piazzetta Monia pellet stove for 4 months now and I am finding the auger to be very loud. Like a loud buzzing sound, you can hear it in this video I recorded with my iPhone. Does anyone own one to compare the noise. Seems almost like a buzzing rattle. Thanks
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    When plugged in, exhaust blower not turning on (Quadra-Fire Santa Fe)

    Hello! We purchased a home this past August that had a Quadra-Fire Santa Fe pellet stove installed. They left us the manual and cleaning tools, which we have done bi-weekly and as needed. Being in Minnesota, we started using it pretty regularly this past November and never had any issues. Last...
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    suggestions on outside air kit for avalon astoria

    When the pellet stove is running my wife has an itchy nose, when its off it slowly goes away. we had a small leak on the exhaust I found which is now sealed and he nose is continuing to itch. When I swapped the propane furnace filter I noticed the color was darker than usual. We run the...
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    Ravelli RV80 - Problem: Air Flow Meter

    So I moved into a place in the middle of November that is heated by a free standing pellet stove - a Ravelli brand model RV80. Let me start by saying the stove had some issues when I moved in. The previous tenant (who I am still in contact with) said she enjoyed several years of excellent...
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    Jamestown JT2000 Pellet Stove Help...

    So here's my problem. After 5-6 hours of running my Pellet Stove, the pellets accumulate in the fire box, into a big congealed mess. Then they start falling out. I usually turn off the auger for 30 minutes, and let the pellets burn down, Then I turn it back on, for about an hour, until it...
  14. Gabriella McConnel

    Heat Exchangers (Stove vs. Furnace)

    Why are heat exchangers so much smaller on pellet stoves than they are on gas furnaces?
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    What Type of stove is this?

    The stickers with the brand name I've found so far are rubbed off. It says it was made in 1995 and from Canada. I am trying to find a video on how to service and clean it. I am use to dealing with a Harman stove. What type of stove is this? How do I clean and Service it?
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    thermostat issue with pellet stove

    I have a Quadra-fire Santa Fe - its probably about 6 years old. The thermostat seems to be in trouble. I have the lux cheapy heat-only manual thermostat. Only a couple of times did it know that the temperature had decreased and it turned on again, as it was supposed to. I had to hit reset for...
  17. quickrch

    Avalon Firebox split what should I do?

    I have an Avalon Astoria it is in the limited warranty stage now. It has a split in one of the seams of the firebox. I must admit that at first I thought that the brick back bent on its own. Later I realized that gas and fly ash was pushing back through the exhaust chamber behind the burn...
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    Englander Stove Issue

    Hello, I have a 2005 Englander Stove Works 25-PDVC Pellet stove and started to have an issue with it at the end of the season last year. I took a video of my issue but I'm receiving a 5D error on the control board. This is in addition to what sounds like the bottom motor making a clicking...
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    Pellet Stoves/Corn/Biomass CONSUMERS GUIDE TO PELLETS PART ONE

    Consumer Guide to Pellets Part 1 Checking It Out - Understanding Pellet Fuel and what to look for in appliances. Note: The following information was prepared by HEARTH Education Foundation, in cooperation with the Hearth Products Association and the Pellet Fuel Institute. THE FUEL What are...
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    Pellet Stoves/Corn/Biomass CONSUMERS GUIDE TO PELLETS PART TWO

    Installation, Venting, Maintenance and Use. As you choose the appliance, you will be asked to provide information and make decisions about installation details. Professional guidance in these matters is both helpful in choosing the optimum system for your needs and essential to proper...
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    Pellet Stoves/Corn/Biomass PELLET - INSTALLING A PELLET OR CORN STOVE

    Pellets and corn stoves are experiencing a new wave of popularity. These homegrown fuels are renewable and can often cost less than other heating fuels. This article will deal with some of the basic dos and donts in relation to FREESTANDING Pellet Stoves. Pellet stoves vary widely in terms of...
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    • corn stove pellet stove
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    Central Furnaces,Boilers and OWB PELLET AND CORN CENTRAL FURNACES AND BOILERS

    Pellet and Corn Furnaces and Boilers Introduction Over the past decade, a quiet revolution has been taking place in Europe and in certain parts of North America, centering on the use of locally-produced wood pellets and corn or corn/pellet mixtures for residential central heat. The increasing...
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    • corn stove pellet stove
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    Pellet Stoves/Corn/Biomass PELLET STOVES AND INSERTS GENERAL INFORMATION

    Pellet-burning appliances are simpler to operate and more convenient than other wood-burning appliances. In fact, they are almost as easy to use as gas, oil, or electric heaters. These stoves and inserts burn wood pellets—compressed wood which resembles rabbit food. Wood Pellets Typical...
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    • pellet insert pellet stove
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