Can I store a pellet stove outside?

[void7910]

So odd question. I just bought an older Harman P61 (pre auto ignition) but will not be replacing my wood burner until the spring. Is it safe to keep the pellet stove in my (dry) garage, in sub zero Ontario temperatures?

If it was a wood burner I wouldn't be concerned, but with all the electronics in the new stove...not sure if the extreme cold or a bit of moisture in the air will damage them....

Thanks in advance

 

[jss227]

So odd question. I just bought an older Harman P61 (pre auto ignition) but will not be replacing my wood burner until the spring. Is it safe to keep the pellet stove in my (dry) garage, in sub zero Ontario temperatures?

If it was a wood burner I wouldn't be concerned, but with all the electronics in the new stove...not sure if the extreme cold or a bit of moisture in the air will damage them....

Thanks in advance

I have an Englander 25 EP installed in my garage, no problems for two years.

 

[rickwai]

It will be fine


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[void7910]

Thanks all for your input. Just my paranoia I guess.

 

[TonyVideo]

As long as it is dry you are good to go. If there is a lot of moisture in the garage or damp I have heard of spraying the insides and everything metal with WD40. Remove the electronic board and bring it into the house. Just wipe it down and do a test burn outside when done. A good time to do any touch up painting if needed if you see any rust.

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[tlc1976]

No problem with the temps. If you've got mice around, might want to put some mothballs or dryer sheets in it and the wiring cavities. Mice really love chewing wires.

 

[bill3rail]

In winter you should have NO moisture issues inside the garage, unless your cars are parked in there with melting snow and ice. I like the hints of preventing mice from eating wires and things. WD40 is also a good idea, however you will definitely need to run the stove up to high temperature to burn it all off before bringing it inside. You do not want that smell inside the house.

Bill