Gas Stoves
Gas Stove Pilot and Burner Not Lighting
Hi Jason! I just bought a house with a stove that runs on gas. There are no pellets. It simply heats up these “rocks” and then they and the entire stove radiate the heat. The stove is in the fireplace and vents out the chimney. When lighting the pilot, I have to hold the gas […]
How To Bypass A Temperature Switch On A Pellet Stove
Also known as a Snap Disc, Low or Hi limit sensor, proof of fire, or Temperature Sensor; every Pellet Stove has at least one if not more of these switches. Most stoves have at least a Low Limit and Hi Limit Sensor and some have a Convection Fan Temperature Switch. With all of these switches […]
Oil for Pellet Stove Motors
What is the best oil to use on pellet stove motors? It seems reasonable that pellet stove motors need to be lubricated periodically. In my experience with pellet stove motors I have come up with another question; should you oil a pellet stove motor? Therefore I propose that it is not a matter of what […]
“Is This an Original Part or a Knock Off?”
Continuing my fight against High Home Heating Cost! I get this question every now and again from customers looking for parts for their stoves so I wrote this to refer you to for the answer because it’s not a simple “yes” or “no.” Stove manufacturers DO NOT make motors, electronics, wiring harnesses, control boxes or […]
What To Do If You Pilot Is Orange, Cleaning Tips
Jason, Need some help on a thermopile I bought from you. My original completely failed. The one I bought from you was a direct fit. Installed it seem to work AOK. The pilot light stays lit. After a month of use I am having trouble getting the valve to open. Once it opens it will […]