Wood Stove Repair & Service

Common wood stove problems

• Clogged Chimney or Flue Pipe: Most chimneys and flue pipes have caps to help prevent fires, but these caps can grow clogged from outdoor debris. If your chimney or flue pipe is clogged, you might have too much smoke entering your home. Similarly, debris can also build up in the chimney, potentially obstructing it and leading to smoke in the home. In either case, a professional cleaning will usually take care of this issue.

• Drafts: If your wood stove’s door is not air tight, this could lead to drafts and smoke in the home and inefficiency. In this case, a professional can replace the problematic parts to prevent these drafts.

• Too Much Smoke: If you are consistently noticing your wood stove is producing too much smoke and messy soot, this could be a sign that you are burning poor firewood, generally green or unseasoned. To avoid this, all you need to do is burn firewood that is dried or seasoned.