Why Is Pellet Stove Maintenance So Important?
Your pellet-burning stove is an excellent way to heat your home efficiently and cleanly in the long winter months. It’s great for your kitchen or living room; the whole family can gather around it and thaw out from the freezing temperatures outside. So, if you want to keep your pellet-burning stove in good working order, you need to take care of it so it can take care of you. Read on to find the answer to the question, “Why is pellet stove maintenance so important?”
A Chimney Sweep Should Service Your Pellet Stove for Safety
Safety should always come first with your pellet-burning stove. Here are some safety issues that could arise if you don’t have it inspected and cleaned regularly.
Creosote Buildup
A pellet-burning stove burns cleaner and more efficiently than a traditional masonry, wood-burning fireplace. Even with the clean burning aspect of a pellet stove, a highly flammable substance called creosote can accumulate in your stove’s flue, which can become a fire hazard if a spark comes into contact with it. If you burn low-quality pellets, there is an even greater chance of a creosote buildup because they will produce more of the sticky substance. Regularly cleaning your stove’s flue with a qualified chimney sweep service will remove creosote and keep dangerous fires from occurring in the stove’s flue that could spread to the rest of your house.
Blockages
A blockage in your pellet-burning stove’s flue can be just as dangerous as a creosote buildup. Why? Because your stove’s flue can be an inviting place for birds to make their nest or for squirrels to make their home for the winter because of the flue’s warmth. While it’s a great amenity for them, it’s dangerous for you. When you burn pellets, smoke and carbon monoxide are produced, and if they can’t escape outside, they will flow back into your home. Carbon monoxide is hazardous because it is a clear, odorless, tasteless gas that you only become aware of when a detector goes off or you become overwhelmed by the fumes. Carbon Monoxide can be deadly, so it is imperative that you have a carbon monoxide detector about fifteen feet from your stove and that a professional chimney sweep service inspects its flue to remove any blockages.
Additional Reasons You Should Have Your Pellet Stove Serviced
Efficiency
Having your pellet-burning stove inspected and cleaned by an experienced chimney sweep service will improve its efficiency. When chimney sweeps inspect your pellet stove, they ensure that the airflow is optimal, meaning you have to burn fewer pellets to keep your house warm, thereby lowering your heating bill.
Longevity
Having your pellet-burning stove maintained by a reputable chimney sweep service will extend the life of your wood-burning stove. Regular maintenance will reduce the wear and tear on your pellet stove and its components, preventing expensive repairs later on.
Trust Hudson Valley Chimney to Take Care of Your Pellet Burning Stove
If you want to ensure that your pellet-burning stove is safe and efficient, let us maintain it. We have the experience and knowledge to keep it in good shape for years to come. Contact us today so we can discuss servicing your pellet-burning stove.
