ash buildup?

[jerseybillfromva]

I recently replaced my cracked door glass in my whitfield II. Since then, my ash seems to buildup around the burn grate alot more and much less down in the ash pan. Otherwise it is burning just fine. Having it sealed up better allows me to keep it burning on lower settings when needed. Thanks to many Hearth members who suggested I buy ceramic glass instead of just tempered. I did and I'm happy for it! Have been burning American wood fibers all year. Best pellets I can get locally. Others are Presto-logs and Penningtons. Anyone have a remedy for ash not falling into ash pan very much?

 

[imacman]

I'm no expert but I wonder if since you repaired the glass you are getting better air flow. That may be carrying the ash up and out of the burn pot. Maybe the ash is lighter because it is more completely burned. I bet Smokey will have an answer

I think you're right on track with your thought process on this. As long as the burn pot is staying nice & clean, and the ash is getting blown out, sounds good to me.