Solid fuel (wood) burner (closed firebox) – dirty flue

Causes

Build-up of soot/combustion deposits on the inside of the flue – the deposits will build up more quickly where the stove burns slowly for long periods of time during operation, that is, when the damper is closed

Listed under: heating, solid fuel burners, Services, chimneys and flues and fireplaces

Cause

Build-up of soot/combustion deposits on the inside of the flue – the deposits will build up more quickly where the stove burns slowly for long periods of time during operation, that is, when the damper is closed

Repair

  • have the flue cleaned out at least once a year. Poorly maintained and dirty flues are a cause of house fires each year
  • let the fire burn vigorously for a period of time each time the stove is lit

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