Not all pellet stoves require an external fresh air intake vent but may be required depending on local building codes and regulations, and many manufacturers recommend venting fresh air externally for pellet stoves.
Is a fresh air intake necessary?
Fresh air intakes are necessary for any home that has a furnace. Whether you have a conventional furnace or a high-efficiency option installed, there are downsides to not having a functional, fresh air intake.
What does a fresh air intake do?
A filtered fresh air intake system adds fresh air to a home heating and cooling system. This improves indoor air quality by diluting polluted or stale indoor air and also pressurizes the home to help keep pollutants out.
What causes a lazy flame in a pellet stove?
A lazy flame usually has black tips or emits dark black smoke. This kind of flame needs more air for the pellet stove to be efficient. This flame is receiving too much air and needs to be reduced. The proper flame is yellow, steady and solid, without flickering or wavering to either side.
How can I increase the efficiency of my pellet stove?
Cleaning the stove at least once a week allows greater air flow, which is necessary to produce the most heat. Using a special pellet stove vacuum is the most desirable method of cleaning; however, if you do not have one, simply sweep the ashes out of the stove with a brush.
Do all homes have fresh air intake?
Fresh air intakes are necessary for any home that has a furnace. Whether you have a conventional furnace or a high-efficiency option installed, there are downsides to not having a functional, fresh air intake.
What is the fresh air intake?
What is a fresh air intake? A fresh air intake is exactly what it sounds like, a path for your home to take in fresh air from the outside. In many homes the fresh air intake is simply an open duct ran from an outside vent into a basement, or any room housing the homes furnace.
How do I know if I have fresh air intake?
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