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NewEnglandGirl
11-09-08, 07:27 PM
My husband does not believe pellet stoves need to be professionally or thoroughly cleaned. That it is a big con to get people to spend money.
My husband bought a 3 yera old used "englander" pellet stove from someone on Craig's List. It doesnt have an ash pan and some of the other niceties that I saw in some of the much more expensive pellet stoves. This is going to be our only source of heat in our small (910 square feet) apartment (no insulation). I think we should get this pellet stove some maintenance before running. But maybe I am wrong. Any advice
My husband bought a 3 yera old used "englander" pellet stove from someone on Craig's List. It doesnt have an ash pan and some of the other niceties that I saw in some of the much more expensive pellet stoves. This is going to be our only source of heat in our small (910 square feet) apartment (no insulation). I think we should get this pellet stove some maintenance before running. But maybe I am wrong. Any advice
mrbizness1
11-14-08, 06:05 PM
You can download a user manual here. Most mechanical devices require some kind of maintainance. New England can get very cold in the winter.
Pellet Stoves, Corn Stoves, Gas, Multi-fuel and Wood Stoves by England's Stove Works (R) (http://www.englanderstoves.com/)
Pellet Stoves, Corn Stoves, Gas, Multi-fuel and Wood Stoves by England's Stove Works (R) (http://www.englanderstoves.com/)
twelvepole
11-14-08, 07:50 PM
Pellet stoves should receive annual maintenance to assure that they are working properly and to extend their life. If stove was bought used and is missing parts, then it should definitely be serviced.
Read about pellet stove maintenance and why it is important: pellet stove maintenance (http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/P/AE_pellet_stove_maintenance.html)
Read about pellet stove maintenance and why it is important: pellet stove maintenance (http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/P/AE_pellet_stove_maintenance.html)