I have a Pacific Energy Alderlea T5 and it has ash in the top when I removed the double wall pipe that connects to the top of the stove. I removed the pipe to inspect because I thought it was burning differently than it should. The gasket is good, the wood is dry, but I get dark right and left sides of the front glass. I wanted to check if the chimney was black as well. There is a thin black layer on the flue.
Is this something I can clean myself? Can I vacuum out the ash from that hole or do I need to remove the baffle and have a new gasket ready? I'm in East Haddam CT, not sure who stocks gaskets near Me.
What brush do I need to sweep the stainless steel double wall chimney?
I do not want to damage anything. But I'd like to do the work myself if it can be done safely. Last time it was cleaned was 1/2 a cord ago and it was expensive to have someone else do it.
Thanks
Joe
Is this something I can clean myself? Can I vacuum out the ash from that hole or do I need to remove the baffle and have a new gasket ready? I'm in East Haddam CT, not sure who stocks gaskets near Me.
What brush do I need to sweep the stainless steel double wall chimney?
I do not want to damage anything. But I'd like to do the work myself if it can be done safely. Last time it was cleaned was 1/2 a cord ago and it was expensive to have someone else do it.
Thanks
Joe
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