The HiFlame EPA Approved Wood Burning Stove is certified for use in Washington state and has been approved by the EPA for use as a cleaning burning stove. It has also been Omni tested to provide you with confidence that you’re buying a quality product. This wood burning stove is non-catalytic.
Wood burning stove that is smoking back isn't only an annoyance. The smoke also indicates some sort of a problem. But the good news is that there is usually an easy solution. Listed below are the most common culprits of issues with smoke:- Blocked chimney. If you haven't had your chimney swept for a while, there is a great chance that the smoke is caused by soot and tar deposits preventing it from travelling up the chimney. Have a chimney sweep clean your chimney because the soot deposits don't only interfere with draught but also pose a risk of fire.- Leaky flue/air intrusion. If your wood burning stove continues to smoke back after having the chimney cleaned, you may have a leaky flue reducing updraught due to air intrusion.
Have your chimney and flue inspected for leaks and have them sealed immediately if any are found.- Poorly maintained stove. In addition to having your chimney swept on a regular basis, you are also recommended to keep your stove clean. Just like chimney, passages in the stove can get blocked by soot and tar deposits as well.- Poor ventilation. Your stove may not be getting enough air to work properly. To test if insufficient air supply could be the cause of your smoke issues, open a window or door of the room with the stove.
If opening the window or door helps, you might have found both the cause and solution for the smoke problem.- Cool chimney. For the smoke to travel up the chimney, it is crucial for the chimney and flue system to remain warm. Because the smoke will travel upwards only if it is lighter than air. And it can be lighter only if warmer than the outside air. So if you don't have insulated chimney, you can experience smoke issues.- Stack effect.
If you live in a tall building, your smoke issues may be related to the so-called stack effect or pressure differences creating a backward draught. There are several solutions for the stack effect preventing the smoke from travelling up the chimney. You are advised to consult an expert about your options.- Insufficient height of the chimney. The height of the chimney has a major influence on the draught. If there are any obstructions such as trees or high buildings, they can interfere with the draught which in turn can cause smoke problems.- Unfavourable weather conditions. If you experience smoke problems only occasionally, they might be related to unfavourable weather conditions such as air inversion (a natural phenomena in which a layer of warmer air is formed above the cool air at the surface), wind and seasonal changes.
For example, you are less likely to have smoke issues during winter than during spring and autumn. When the outside temperatures are higher, the difference in weight between the air and smoke is lower. If you had your wood burning stove installed by a professional and follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and maintenance, you shouldn't have any issues with your stove. However, several people turned to us due to problems with their wood burning stoves.
Fortunately, the majority of the most common complaints have a very easy solution.- Stove isn't generating enough heat.If you have chosen the correct size wood burning stove but just cannot warm up your home, you are recommended to go through the user's manual to make sure that you are operating the stove correctly. It is possible that your air control mechanism isn't sufficiently open. In this case, the fire isn't getting enough air.
If increasing the air flow doesn't help, the cause of poor heat may lie in inadequately dry or/and poor quality wood logs. But it is also possible that you have a weak chimney draught.- Stove is generating too much heat.As much as most people are concerned, there is no such thing as too much heat during the cold winter months. However, wood burning stoves can sometimes get unpleasantly hot.
In addition to causing discomfort, too much heat can also cause damage to your stove. The most likely cause is the air control mechanism being open too much. If you are operating your stove as recommended by the manufacturer and didn't have problems with overheating in the previous years, it is also possible that your door gasket isn't sealing properly.- My brand new wood burning stove is emitting a bad paint smell.This is completely normal for new wood burning stoves and the problem should go away on its own within a few days.
In the meanwhile, ventilate the room frequently. But if the paint smell persists longer than five days, you are recommended to contact the manufacturer.- Stove is smoking back into the room.There are many possible explanations for this problem including factors that are out of your control. Most often, however, the stove is puffing out smoke due to blocked chimney, poor ventilation or blocked passages in the stove. To learn more about what could be responsible for your stove smoking back in the room and possible solutions, please read our article 'Issues With Smoke'.- The glass is dirty.Quality wood burning stoves feature a special technology which prevents creosote from accumulating on the glass.
However, this technology doesn't make the glass creosote-proof. If you don't clean it on a regular basis, the creosote build-up may get very difficult to remove. You are also recommended to burn exclusively fully seasoned logs and make sure that the logs are not too close to the glass because they may interfere with the air flow which reduces creosote build-up to the minimum.
Good Evening Folks,First time on this forum so please excuse my ignorance. I recently purchased a new (to me) home. Brick construction, 1950 square feet, good insulation, not so good windows, all floors are either hardwood or tile so it can get a little chilly at times. I have been around wood heat most of my life, my parents had an Ashley insert for years and my previous house had a wood stove.
This home has two fireplaces, at purchase both had olllllllld gas logs. I snatched one set out recently (will get the other set later) and had a chimney sweeper come inspect the chimney I will be using since I had no idea how much it had been used prior to the gas logs. He gave me an all clear and said that they had been cleaned prior to the logs and needed no attention.The design of the fireplace limits me to an insert, so I began my search for a nice model. Budget is not terribly strict, but I would prefer to stay in the $500-$1,000 range if at all possible. I can spend more if necessary, but being in central Georgia I am not terribly dependent on a heat source for more than a few months a year.I found a local gentleman with a barely used Long Wood Burning Stove Insert Model 1662 for sale at from what I can gather a decent price. He is asking $500, but I think I can get him down a little.
It is in almost new condition, guy before him used it a few times and put in gas logs and he used it very little. Looks excellent. So my questions begin if some of you kind folks can help me out.1) Is this a good stove? I don't need the absolute best available for our mild winters, but I don't want to waste money on a sub par product.2) What about sizing? This stove is approx 36' wide 25' tall and 16' deep, My fire place (is that correct terminology in your area?) is approx 39' wide 25' tall and 19.5' deep and tapers sharply all the way back to 31'. It seems that this insert will fit, but does it need to fit better than this?3) What about a chimney liner?