Nov 21, 2022 · Hello, We recently installed a Buckstove 91 insert into our existing fireplace. Well-seasoned?. A wood burner is an essential appliance for many homes, providing warmth and an inviting atmosphere during colder months. The wood is very heavy, dry, hard and well seasoned. Mar 10, 2010 · Not sure what a US Blaze Stove is, but if it's drawing hard, close the flue damper all the way. Can anyone suggest a reason why I can't get a good flame? Wood pieces too large, vent blocked or something else? Appreciate any advice. Well-seasoned? Mar 12, 2018 · Unknown Woodburner Flue Component by Dans1976 posted 12 Mar 2018 at 11:00 AMHello, I've got a large Cheminee Phillippe insert woodburner which doesn't seem to be drawing well. That is an unusually high wind, by the way. Feb 27, 2024 · To improve the draft of your wood stove, follow these steps: – Use dry and well-seasoned wood for hotter fires and stronger drafts. If you’r Sep 9, 2021 · A wood stove that doesn’t draw can be cause for concern, but it’s usually fairly easy to diagnose and fix. Enhance efficiency and safety with these proven solutions! Jul 19, 2025 · If your wood-burning stove doesn't get enough air after closing the door, it could be due to several reasons: a clogged air intake, insufficient chimney draft, or burning unseasoned wood. One of the most common problems with a wood burner is a poor draw. However, we have a wood-stove-heated house, and I don't recall ever deciding not to light a fire due to high winds. As soon as the fire establishes itself, the chimney starts to draw and there are no smoke issues from Oct 11, 2020 · The plan is to install an OAK for the oil burner and the wood stove. Jan 17, 2012 · As others have said, the stove will use more wood. I've had a WBS company check it out and they said this is unusual, and it needs a whole new flue liner etc to meet modern regs and to brun properly. We can't even do that now, with drier, hotter burning wood. – Avoid burning wet or unseasoned wood, as it reduces draft performance. Will that most likely solve my problems? As I stated above, the previous stove (old smoke dragon VC vigilant) never had any problems with smoke escaping with the doors open. However, when we engage the catalyst we get lots of smoke and the door turns thick black- especially when we have to close the air intake to keep it Jan 9, 2020 · When did you last have the chimney swept? That should be your first port of call. Not much heat either. Thanks in advance. Sure, it looks nice, but the biggest problem i've always had is it's problem with adequate draw. There are holes in the damper plate. The insert has been heating great and warming our house well. We have an open fire and a log burner, both with very tall chimneys. Follow our simple guide to fix it from your local HETAS installer. I broke down and bought a Davis weather station last year, and I recorded a high wind of 115 mph last November. There was no break in period suggested in the manual. The truth is, the stove was working better two weeks ago than it is now. But what happens when it doesn’t work as it should? If your flue or stove is too cold,or the same temperature as the airoutside, it can affect how well the stove is drawing. The stove did fine. If your fireplace or woodstove is drawing properly, you should see a visible blue flame when the fire burns. I ran it as a fireplace with doors fully open from time to time. What kind of flue is on the stove? PE Alderlea T6, Jotul F602 The most important tool in the wood burning process and the largest variable is the one that is running the stove. I took the cast iron baffle plate off to have a look at the flue to find that there is another plate between the baffle Oct 15, 2004 · I've owned a Dovre Astroline 3cb stove for over 2 years now, and i'm not that impressed with it's performance. Mar 12, 2018 · Unknown Woodburner Flue Component by Dans1976 posted 12 Mar 2018 at 11:00 AMHello, I've got a large Cheminee Phillippe insert woodburner which doesn't seem to be drawing well. We get the same problem that you describe, where a small initial fire doesn't generate enough heat to move the mass of cold air in the chimney. Jun 23, 2025 · Discover top 5 expert tips for arborists to fix wood stove drafting issues. I've since fitted a liner to the chimney (properly packed out with micafil), fitted a Feb 12, 2011 · If your wood wasn't well seasoned, it would exacerbate the situation. I'm sure the wood is of good quality. As such, warmer air within your stove or flue will naturallyrise up the flue, while also sucking fresh air into your stove from your hometo replace the lost air. Oct 15, 2022 · I have a wood burning stove with a flue that terminates just above a sealed fireboard. At least two weeks ago we were able to get a good hot fire going. It can't block the pipe completely. Jul 9, 2014 · The wood is only just burning, and there is very little flame. A draft works by colder air sucking warmerair towards it.

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