US Stove Excessive Clinker Formation

Furnace frequently clogs with clinkers or hard deposits in the burn pot.

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Possible Causes

Low-quality or high-ash fuel, Incorrect combustion air setting, Infrequent burn pot cleaning, High feed rate for fuel type

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Allow the furnace to cool completely before cleaning the burn pot.

Steps:

  • 1. Clean burn pot daily (if needed): Remove clinkers and scrape the burn pot to keep air holes open.
  • 2. Adjust combustion air: Increase combustion air (if adjustable) to improve burn and reduce clinker formation. Follow US Stove guidelines.
  • 3. Use better fuel: Switch to premium low-ash pellets or coal recommended by US Stove. Avoid mixing brands with very different ash content.
  • 4. Reduce feed rate: Lower the heat setting slightly to reduce the amount of fuel entering the pot, which can help complete combustion.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Burn Pot
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