How big should the flame in my pellet stove be?

Once the feeding of pellets is re-established and the stove is running on High, the flame should rise to 4′-6” above the top of the firepot. If not, it may be necessary to adjust the pellet feed rate. On Advanced Energy stoves, make adjustments via small increments to the “Flame Height” setting on the Wall control.

Why is the flame so high on my pellet stove?

If your pellet stove’s flame is too high and does not move much, it needs more air. These lazy flames also typically have tips that look dark orange or nearly black. To provide more air, pull out or loosen the damper a little to open it up.

How do you adjust the flame on a pellet stove?

Pull out on the handle or rod slowly if you have a tall, slow burning flame. Pulling the handle out from the stove increases the amount of air inside the stove. Continue to pull out on the handle until you’re satisfied with the amount of air inside the stove, and the flames burn normally.

How should the flame look in my pellet stove?

The proper flame is yellow, steady and solid, without flickering or wavering to either side.

How long can you continuously run a pellet stove?

Settings on the control unit of a pellet stoves can typically be adjusted for burning times and required room temperatures, and so how long can pellet stoves burn for? Many models of pellet stove allow for 24 hours continuous burning each and every day as long as the hopper has a sufficient supply of pellets.

Why does the glass on my pellet stove get dirty so fast?

Poor airflow can cause even the best pellets to create a lot of smoke and soot. Many pellet stoves are designed so that the direction of airflow minimizes the amount of grime on the glass, but when vents near the doors become dirty the mechanism stops working, so the vents must be cleaned regularly.

Why do I get clinkers in my pellet stove?

Clinkers are formed by burned or partially burned pellets that melt together into a clump. There are two likely reasons for clinkers – a poor air mixture which due to a neglected or dity unit, or incorrect air adjustments.

What is the best setting for a pellet stove?

It is best to run the appliance on the lower heat settings like 2 or 3 rather than up at 4 or 5. The higher heat settings result in lower efficiency and the appliance cycling from high to pilot fire too often.

Can you run a pellet stove all night?

The biggest advantage of pellet stoves is their safety as they pose virtually no fire hazard. It’s safe enough to leave a pellet stove burning while you’re out and it will continue to burn unattended as long as there are pellets to burn.

Is it safe to leave pellet stove unattended?

In the majority of circumstances it can be fine to leave a pellet stove operating unattended. However, pellet stoves should always be installed, used, cleaned and maintained as per the manufacturer’s guidelines to ensure the highest level of safety possible offered by pellet stoves.

Can I run my pellet stove all night?

American Energy Systems pellet stoves and fireplaces are designed to provide safe, consistent heat with minimal work. That means that you can start your stove and safely leave it unattended overnight, while you run for groceries, or meet friends for dinner.

How big should the flame in my pellet stove be? Once the feeding of pellets is re-established and the stove is running on High, the flame should rise to 4′-6” above the top of the firepot. If not, it may be necessary to adjust the pellet feed rate. On Advanced Energy stoves, make adjustments via…