Hello to all,
I purchased a Summit insert last year and burned it all winter with no issues -- I loved it.
This winter I find myself having problems, even with known good and dry, seasoned oak and ash.
Last year I could burn all day long and through the night easy, and the coals would literally burn to ashes.
This year I can't make it through a day without the firebox filling up with coals to the point I can't really shove a load into it without shoveling out good, hot coals.
The coals never burn down to ash if I just walk away from it for a day -- I shovel out chunks.
I have no problem starting the fire and seemingly no draft issue, so I don't get it.
The liner was insulated when the install was done last year. Could I have a creosote build-up issue already, this soon?
Any thoughts and suggestions would be much appreciated!!
PS: I have already removed, cleaned and reinstalled the baffle.
Cold and confused in Indiana...
I purchased a Summit insert last year and burned it all winter with no issues -- I loved it.
This winter I find myself having problems, even with known good and dry, seasoned oak and ash.
Last year I could burn all day long and through the night easy, and the coals would literally burn to ashes.
This year I can't make it through a day without the firebox filling up with coals to the point I can't really shove a load into it without shoveling out good, hot coals.
The coals never burn down to ash if I just walk away from it for a day -- I shovel out chunks.
I have no problem starting the fire and seemingly no draft issue, so I don't get it.
The liner was insulated when the install was done last year. Could I have a creosote build-up issue already, this soon?
Any thoughts and suggestions would be much appreciated!!
PS: I have already removed, cleaned and reinstalled the baffle.
Cold and confused in Indiana...