Temps are dropping here and just did my first cleaning since January 2022 using the sooteater. I'm getting antsy for that first fire. Went in through the stove and started at the top and worked my way down. This is my first time cleaning the flue myself. First time was through a company. Does this look like too much soot? I think I have good burns but unfortunately in the warmer months (Oct-Nov and Mar-Apr) when temps are in the 20-40s I'm doing a lot of cold starts. There's about 2, maybe 3 cups of soot. For reference I have a PE Super Classic. Thanks for any insight.
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