How to restore Sierra stove

[Lizzie472]

Hi all, new to wood stoves. I’ve just moved into a house and would love your insight on this stove and how to restore it. Function seems to be fine but it could definitely use some TLC. Thanks!

 

[bholler]

Hi all, new to wood stoves. I’ve just moved into a house and would love your insight on this stove and how to restore it. Function seems to be fine but it could definitely use some TLC. Thanks!

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First have the stove chimney and install inspected by a professional

 

[Lizzie472]

First have the stove chimney and install inspected by a professional

Already done as a condition of sale.

 

[bholler]

Already done as a condition of sale.

Was it done by a home inspector or a chimney professional? Does the insert have a full stainless liner?

 

[Lizzie472]

Was it done by a home inspector or a chimney professional? Does the insert have a full stainless liner?

It was done by chimney company. I did not ask specifics on it.

 

[bholler]

It was done by chimney company. I did not ask specifics on it.

Didn't they give you a written report?

 

[Lizzie472]

Didn't they give you a written report?

Nothing detailed. Just essentially saying everything checked out.

 

[begreen]

The first thing to do is have a professional sweep come out and check the chimney and stove to see if this is in place without any connection (aka a slammer) or if it has a full stainless liner on it.

 

[Lizzie472]

Again, the stove has been checked and is functional. I am not going to pay for someone to again come out and tell me the same thing. I’m more looking for guidance on restoring the finish. Thank you.

 

[bholler]

Again, the stove has been checked and is functional. I am not going to pay for someone to again come out and tell me the same thing. I’m more looking for guidance on restoring the finish. Thank you.

We are just trying to make sure your stove is installed safely first. The fact that they didn't give you a written report on a realestate evaluation is a big red flag which makes me question the quality of their inspection.

 

[bholler]

Again, the stove has been checked and is functional. I am not going to pay for someone to again come out and tell me the same thing. I’m more looking for guidance on restoring the finish. Thank you.

As far as the finish goes scuff it up wipe it down and paint it with high quality stove paint. Looks like a crack in the glass. That will need to be replaced with a piece of pyro ceramic glass.