Enviro M55 Doesn't Run Right

[EHuffman]

Hi all! New member here!
So I have an Enviro M55 stove that's been having some recent issues. The other day when I went to start it, it ran great; then the fire began to get very small for no reason. It was on setting 3, and we're burning corn in it. Normally with corn, setting 1 is barely enough to keep it going, so we've always run it on 2 or higher. Now, no matter the setting(1-5), it acts like it's on less than 1. Auger run intervals are few and far between, even on setting 5. I pulled it out on the service rails, cleaned it up, and looked for any unplugged wires; didn't see anything unusual. I also made sure it's set for "multi-fuel", and no difference. Maybe I'm missing something simple, but either way, I want my "hot spot" going again. Thanks in advance!!


Ezra

 

[johneh]

Welcome to the Forum
When was the last time the stove was disassembled and cleaned
Sounds like you have a stove clogged with ash

 

[EHuffman]

Thank you!!
We try to thoroughly clean it twice a week or so. Thanks for the response. I'll check that out, and do a deeper cleaning.

 

[EHuffman]

Okay, so I've got an update!! After pulling the firebox out, I quickly figured out it had not ever been cleaned since new (2019)!! Here are some pics of what I got. I'm going to try and fire it up sometime soon and see if it fixed it.

 

[johneh]

Don't forget to pull the combustion fan and clean behind
it also the chimney from start to termination. After it is
cleaned, you will find it burns just like new . A full in-depth
cleaning should be done every year before the heating season starts!

 

[stovelark]

If feed rate times do not change between changing heat levels, make sure you are running in manual ? or Tstat? Something does not sound right. Cleaning exhaust path is probably a good idea too. Boy, I bet your combustion fan was not happy either. Good luck with her.

 

[EHuffman]

I cleaned the chimney when I had it out on the service rails. I did last year as well. And yes, I have yet to clean the combustion fan. We have always had it set on "auto/off" since new, and have had no issues. Is "manual" recommended? Thanks for all the input. Very helpful. I'll try to keep you informed on how it goes.

 

[johneh]

Depending on your circumstances, whatever you run your stove on is completely escapable
I run my Big Shop stove on Hi /low . I use more pellets, but I am using the original ignitor.
When set temp. is reached the stove, just idles and maintains the set temp. Using On/Off
means the igniter is on whenever there is a heat call. To light the fuel

 

[EHuffman]

Alright, the M55 is going again!! Thank fellows, for your help! I'm going to stick around here on this site and try to learn more!! Thanks again for your help!!

 

[EHuffman]

Normally with corn, setting 1 is barely enough to keep it going, so we've always run it on 2 or higher.

I've also found that I can now run on setting one for most of a day. Appreciate everyone's help on that!! Thank you!!