Wood Stove

Routine Care Task

Clean and inspect chimney

Removing soot from the inside of the stove improves energy efficiency of the stove.

And inspection is to ensure the safe operation of your wood stove.

Priority

Timing: June (yearly)

NOTE: The tasks and timings shown here for your Wood Stove are based on a single-family home located in Massachusetts with a default set of home care goals and priorities.

If you setup your Home-Wizard personal home manager for a different location with different home care goals, your recommended home care program can have different tasks and timings for your {home feature}.

How To

Soot and slag should be cleaned from the inside of surfaces of the stove, as soot reduces the efficiency of the hot plate.

Inspections should include:

Clearance around the stove: Check to ensure that combustible materials and surfaces (furniture, drapes, floors, walls, etc.) are sufficient distances away from the stove.

Stove pipe: Examine the stove pipe for cracks, leaks, and signs of corrosion. Repair as necessary.

Door: Check the sealing tightness of the door. Check the security of the door locking mechanism. Repair as necessary.

Helpful Accessories

Woodstove Gaskets