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<\/a>Clinkers, which look like clumps of ash, can cause airflow issues from blockage. Clinkers are formed by burned or partially burned pellets that melt together into a clump.<\/p>\nThere are two likely reasons for clinkers – a poor air mixture which due to a neglected or dity unit, or incorrect air adjustments.<\/p>\n
My Pellet Stove Won’t Ignite.<\/h3>\n
There are a variety of reasons for your pellet stove failing to light. \u00a0The most common reasons – bad air flow, a dirty unit, bad igniter, blown fuse, bad gasket around igniter – could be easily avoided with regular maintenance and professional inspections.
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The Heat Isn’t As Hot As It Should Be.<\/h3>\n
Not feeling the heat you were expecting can be frustrating. The most likely culprits for this issue are – a dirty unit blocking proper airflow, a neglected\/dirty heat exchanger, and incorrect blower settings. If none of these are the cause, and you purchased your fuel from Woodpellets.com, give our Quality Control Manager a call to walk you through what’s happening.<\/p>\n
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My Stove Keeps Shutting Down<\/h3>\n
Many newer units will flash a light on the unit, and will give a reason on the screen for the shut down. You may have noticed the common causes for most pellet stove problems by now – a dirty unit, and poor air adjustment which won’t provide enough heat to trip the sensors. Also, your pellets might not being feeding into the auger correctly, due to a worn down or broken part.<\/p>\n
My Flame is Very Lazy<\/h3>\n
If your flame is weak, or “lazy”, you’re not getting the heat you need and your stove might shut down. This problem is most likely caused by a bad or weak blower exhaust, poor air adjustments, or an uncleaned\/neglected pellet stove.<\/p>\n
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