Troubleshooting

Should I Even Try To Fix This Thing???

I just got an email the other day from a guy who has an older pellet stove in need of some replacement parts.  His question to me was should he even bother trying to fix it or just buy a new stove. This is a great question and maybe one you’re thinking about right now.  […]

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Troubleshooting Pellet Stove Motors

Not everyone has a local pellet stove repair guy they can call to come fix a problem.  Many of us are left with one of two choices: fix it ourselves or freeze.  You may run your pellet stove 24/7 during the winter as some of my friends in Montana do. If the motor is very […]

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How to clean a pellet stove…

Many problems with your stove can be solved by a good cleaning. Many stoves have safety features that shut down the auger motor if too much ash is in the stove. If you have black glass or are having trouble with the fire going out this is your first step. Clean the stove first and […]

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Pellet Stove Guru Stumped by Gas Dryer…

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Replacing the Ignitor For Breckwell P24

This is another question that I usually get from my customers that you might experience in the future. Read on and learn some simple tricks from it… Hi Jason:  I recently purchased a super ignitor for my Breckwell P24 from you.  My question is how do I replace the old one?  Do I have to […]

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How to Get MORE Heat From Your Pellet Stove

A few days ago I got a call from a gentleman on the east coast who was concerned about his stove working correctly.  The specifications on the stove said it should heat a 2200 square foot house.  His house was under 1900 square feet and his stove was not heating the whole area.  Perhaps you […]

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Fire Going Out

I received a very interesting question today on my eBay site and I thought I’d post it here for the people who may be having the same problem. Dear jason.munson, hi Jason, I bought the controll board and used the troubleshooting guide for the board that was already on the stove. I have some questions […]

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How Do I Know If My Igniter Is bad?

    An ignitor element is very similar to a light bulb in that it turns on when you put power to it.  Ignitors get red hot when they are working, so a visual check is the first thing you want to do.  A working ignitor will glow red in under 2 minutes. If you […]

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Pellet Pile Ups, Low Heat, and Black Glass

By the end of the call be both agreed that his dealer is an idiot and a crook!

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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 […]

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