I have an Atlanta stove works Huntsman wood stove in the basement, connected through the block wall to Metalbestos Air cooled triple wall pipe, in a chase. The total height is about 15 feet. It meets the 3’ 2x10 rule.
The stove and chimney have been checked, and there is no blockage.
The fire does not pull like it should, it worked fine last year. When a fire burns with the air inlets open it will smolder and when the door is opened smoke backs into the house.
I am doing the same thing I have done for 15 years. I have had it looked at by 2 chimney services and they indicate a back draft problem, most likely caused by the increase of tree height over the last 15 years and recommended a Vaccustack. I did this and it did not help. ½ of some others I have talked to indicate a possible stove problem, and the other ½ indicate a possible chimney problem.
The bottom line I am getting from the installers is to try a new stove, if that does not work, then replace the chimney.
Any ideas on how to further try to determine the problem/cause will be greatly appreciated.
The stove and chimney have been checked, and there is no blockage.
The fire does not pull like it should, it worked fine last year. When a fire burns with the air inlets open it will smolder and when the door is opened smoke backs into the house.
I am doing the same thing I have done for 15 years. I have had it looked at by 2 chimney services and they indicate a back draft problem, most likely caused by the increase of tree height over the last 15 years and recommended a Vaccustack. I did this and it did not help. ½ of some others I have talked to indicate a possible stove problem, and the other ½ indicate a possible chimney problem.
The bottom line I am getting from the installers is to try a new stove, if that does not work, then replace the chimney.
Any ideas on how to further try to determine the problem/cause will be greatly appreciated.