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    King Pellet Stove 5502M smoke leaks

    I just serviced my King 5502M, replaced the Tee as removal of the existing Tee was a battle with the existing silicon. Replaced rope gasket in the joint which were disconnected. Replaced the exhaust blower gasket and exhaust duct gasket. Replaced the door glass gaskets and rope gasket. I am...
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    Smoke on reload on Ambiance Elegance

    Hi guys - there have been similar threads but I’m really struggling here so would appreciate any specific advice. I got an Ambiance Elegance 36 installed in the summer and am starting to use it now. I get no smoke on startup, providing I light it properly - I do top down and ensure I get it...
  3. back2basics

    Need some advice - smoke situation

    I have a PE Super 27, using it with no issues since October 1st. I just noticed smoke in the house, for the 2nd day now, and did some inspecting. I found that a tiny bit of smoke was exiting my inside stove pipe, where it meets the box at the ceiling. We've been using the stove now for almost...
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    Stage 3 creosote.

    Hey guys having problems with my englander 25 pdvc. I have what I have researched to be creosote level 3. ( looks like tar ) everywhere inside the unit. The exhaust fan, piping, burn box. It ain't good. Will creosote remover help? I'm trying to get it clean so it will actually light instead of...
  5. Jotel me this

    Smoke coming out of front plate?

    I was watching tv and all of a sudden I swear I saw a little puff of smoke come out of the top grate in my Xtrordinair 44 Elite (where the hot air blows out from). Is this possible? Normal? An issue? Honestly, I dont know how this fireplace works. I know theres a blower in the house which...
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    Dutchwest 2461 light smoke smell when running the catalyst.

    I have a Dutchwest 2461 stove in the home we moved into in 2018. The stove was originally installed in the house in the mid 1990s. We used the stove the first two winters with the catalyst without issue other then having it back puff twice when closing the air vent two low too soon after...
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