Why is the air intake on my wood stove, on the back wall of the wood stove. I have no intake in the front anywhere. Bought a house with this wood stove already here and just wondering what I should do or if I’m running it wrong. Seems like the back air vent is just too close to the pipe and doesn’t really even affect the fire. The only way I’m able to get the fire really hot is if I crack the front doors open.
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What stove is it? Have you had the system inspected? And how long has your wood been cut split and covered?
Freedom stove works is what it says on the door. Have not had it inspected. Wood is definately seasoned and dry.
I don't know the stove at all. But you really need to have the system inspected. Hopefully someone who knows the stove will be along.
Simonkenton
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That is a good looking old-time stove and it definitely is not performing right. I don't know anything about that model but something ain't right.
The culprits are 1 Dirty stove pipe, need a pro to inspect and sweep
2 Wood that is not dry enough. You need to buy an electric moisture meter at Lowes, get a piece of wood in the house all day to get up to house temp, split the wood and test it on a freshly split face
You get that old time stove running right and I bet you will be happy with the performance.
The culprits are 1 Dirty stove pipe, need a pro to inspect and sweep
2 Wood that is not dry enough. You need to buy an electric moisture meter at Lowes, get a piece of wood in the house all day to get up to house temp, split the wood and test it on a freshly split face
You get that old time stove running right and I bet you will be happy with the performance.
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