Why is my pellet stove smoking from the hopper?
Why is my pellet stove smoking from the hopper?
If you notice smoke coming from your hopper during Shutdown Mode, this is caused by what we call backburn. Backburn means that the pellets within the auger are heating to a smoke point. To resolve backburn, turn your grill to SMOKE. This will begin feeding the pellets within the auger into the firepot.
Is it normal for a new pellet stove to smoke?
There should be little to no smoke in the fire box except during the initial combustion or when the stove is shut down. At these times, smoke would be a normal occurrence and you should not be concerned.
Why do I smell smoke from my pellet stove?
New Pellet Stove Smell A pellet stove may smell the first time(s) that it’s used, typically for a couple of hours. This can be a result of the heat-resistant paint ‘curing’ and the smell from this process should not be a cause for concern when using a new pellet stove for the first time.
Can pellets in auger catch fire?
If there is a buildup of damp wood pellets in the firepot, the auger could not be able to drop down the pellets into the firepot. This will cause the auger tube to catch the fire, which will try to burn back into the hopper.
Why did my pellet stove catch on fire?
A lack of maintenance is often the root cause of pellet stove fires. Fly ash can accumulate in the ash traps and the flue, resulting in blockage. Additionally, the burn pot’s air intake holes can become clogged when ash is heated to its melting point, then re-solidifies.
Why is my pellet smoker smoking so much?
Pellet quality is the biggest culprit of thick smoke. If they are holding moisture, they will not burn as hot. Pellets may be compromised if they are light in color, dull, dusty, break easily, or if the bag the pellets came in has a lot of sawdust. Even if you believe your pellets are ok, try a fresh batch to be sure.
How long does a new pellet stove smoke?
When you first plug in the stove or turn up the thermostat, the exhaust blower will come on immediately and stay on for at least 15 minutes. This is a safety feature to make sure the exhaust smoke can successfully exit the house before the stove begins to feed pellets.
Why does my pellet stove soot up?
Many materials that we burn for heat, including coal, produce creosote, but this chemical isn’t in high-quality pellets. These pellets burn cleanly as an eco-friendly heat source. However, if you use fuel for your pellet stove that does produce creosote, this could cause black, tarry soot to appear inside of the stove.
Can you get carbon monoxide poisoning from a pellet stove?
There is a very low risk of carbon monoxide poisoning from pellet stoves, but as will all solid fuel burning home heating appliances there is never no risk. Safety measures such maintenance of pellets stoves and using a carbon monoxide detector should always be undertaken.
Why is my Hopper smoking?
If you see smoke coming from your hopper during the shutdown mode, this is caused by a process called backburn. Backburn means that the pellets within the auger are at a high enough temperature to cause smoke production.
Why did my pellets catch on fire?
Pellet Fire Pellet fires are caused by a large buildup of pellets in the firepot. If there is no fire in the firepot, the pellets will continue to feed and may eventually overflow. A pellet fire occurs when all these pellets in and around the firepot ignite.
Can a pellet stove cause a house fire?
An exhaust vent fire is very dangerous as pellet stove venting is not designed to handle high temperatures. The joints between the vent pipe sections will be destroyed and the fire can easily spread into the home.
