Greetings, hoping someone might have some suggestions. I live in Canada, and in Nov 2010 installed a PE Vista. Have been happy with it, however, in the last 10 days we just can't get a fire going. We have a 6" flu liner, stainless steel, uninsulated. And do not have the ash tray installed Nor do we have the external air intake feeding the fire (not an option for canadians).
We use seasoned hardwood (stored well). The glass on the front of our unit is now cloudy/black. We have a 6" flu liner, stainless steel, uninsulated.
Iam ordering a 6" brush and poles early this week, but on inspections so far, im not convinced its a clogged chimney or anything. Im wondering if there are any things I could be doing to test the until. As it stands to get even a crappy, low burning fire to go, we have to leave the door open to get enough oxygen in to the burn chamber. Even then, it doesn't really do much, but fills the house with smoke.
Thanks in advance
We use seasoned hardwood (stored well). The glass on the front of our unit is now cloudy/black. We have a 6" flu liner, stainless steel, uninsulated.
Iam ordering a 6" brush and poles early this week, but on inspections so far, im not convinced its a clogged chimney or anything. Im wondering if there are any things I could be doing to test the until. As it stands to get even a crappy, low burning fire to go, we have to leave the door open to get enough oxygen in to the burn chamber. Even then, it doesn't really do much, but fills the house with smoke.
Thanks in advance