Harman Accentra insert airflow question

[slappy52]

Hi,

I noticed on my Accentra that the air blowing out on the left side is quite a bit cooler than the right side. Is this normal or does it indicate some type of blockage ?

I am pretty good about cleaning the stove, every 2-3 weeks I remove all of the plates and vaccum and use the brush.

 

[jp0469]

It's a pretty good indication of a blockage in the left-side exhaust tube. During your cleaning, are you using the wire brush thingy that came with the stove in the 2 ports behind the heat exchanger plates? The right tube (as facing the stove) is easy since it is a straight shot to the exhaust fan box. The left side ,however, requires that you push the brush way in around a 90 degree bend pretty much until your knuckles are up against the mouth of the tube itself.

If it's really blocked, you might need to use a plumbing snake or something similar to break through.

J

 

[slappy52]

Thanks ! I suspect I haven't cleaned that passage thoroughly. Now that I know the temps should be the same, I'll focus on getting that opened up.

 

[lecomte38]

My left side has been cooler since the stove was new. You can check the left passage but don't expect miracles.