We have been running the Lopi Leyden Pellet stove for 2 season now. It is our primary source of heat. This winter, the stove filled the house with smoke at least 5 or 6 times. Had the technician come twice. He finally disconnected the outside air kit and the problem stopped. It seems the air kit was pulling in smoke from the exhaust vent (vents straight out of the house, and the neighbor's house is 15-20 feet away causing some sort of air flow problem). My question is this: We've been burning LGG softwood pellets. Is the higher moisture content in the softwood causing excess smoke? Also we are noticing excessive creosote buildup behind the brick insert. Any thoughts would be helpful.
1. Softwoods and excess smoke? Would hardwoods be better?
2. Anyone else had this weird problem? Our house is 100+ years old and gets plenty of outside air on its own.
1. Softwoods and excess smoke? Would hardwoods be better?
2. Anyone else had this weird problem? Our house is 100+ years old and gets plenty of outside air on its own.