52i not burning like it did when it was new

[Chetscapes]

My pellet stove doesn’t seem to be able to blow the ash off the burn pot like it did when it was new. I am not sure how often you need to replace the seals around the door and around the docking pipe I have owned it for over four years now and burn 3 tons of pellets per year. Does the combustion blower need adjustments with age?

 

[Dataman]

Are you doing the Maintenance? https://www.harmanstoves.com/owner-resources/use-and-care-videos/accentra-52i-pellet-insert

 

[Chetscapes]

yes I vacuum the pellet stove every week or 2 and clean the pipe 2 times a year.

 

[jerrieric]

I watched the video on scraping the burn pot what a pain in the rear end. My RV 100 C I clean it every 4 or 5 days and never have to scrape the burn pot in between cleanings and there's usually no clinkers in the pot.

 

[Mt Bob]

52i's do not "blow the ash off",it is pushed into the collection pan/pot.Perhaps a better description?

 

[Mt Bob]

I watched the video on scraping the burn pot what a pain in the rear end. My RV 100 C I clean it every 4 or 5 days and never have to scrape the burn pot in between cleanings and there's usually no clinkers in the pot.

Yes,you have a great stove.As far as scraping the pot on a Harman,"in between cleanings",you open the door,while the fire is on low burn,scrape for 15-25 seconds,then shut door.I actually do the same thing on my Integra.

 

[Chetscapes]

52i's do not "blow the ash off",it is pushed into the collection pan/pot.Perhaps a better description?

I guess the best way to describe the problem is not a lot of air is blowing through the burn pot. What’s the average life of door seal?

 

[Mt Bob]

I guess the best way to describe the problem is not a lot of air is blowing through the burn pot. What’s the average life of door seal?

My 92 Integra has had 2,my 06 Accentra is original.YMMV.

 

[Mt Bob]

You may still have some restriction,in the flue,or combustion air intake.You also may have a weak exhaust probe.You may also have a weak combustion blower motor.A Harman technician,with the Harman diagnostic tool,could check these things.