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Carbon Monoxide Part 2

Discussion in 'Modern EPA Stoves and Fireplaces' started by ReelFaster, Dec 12, 2025.

  1. drumbum

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    How difficult is it to pull that insert to do a full cleaning and inspection?
     
  2. ReelFaster

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    I'd say a massive PITA but might be worth it if this continues.

    Have not burned yesterday its freaking almost 60 out this morning but dropping down this afternoon after this monsoon rain we are having.
     
  3. brenndatomu

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    There's really nothing you can see by pulling it out that can't be seen in place using a good light, mechanics mirror(s) and maybe a cheap borescope. The insert stoves have that air jacket around the stove body (kinda like a furnace) and its not removeable (not without cutting things apart anyways)
    Once you pull the blower off the front, that's about all you get...some have side heat shields too, but again, not much to see there IME.
     
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    I’m glad you haven’t had any more issue's. This is the time of year you need your stove the most going into the coldest months of winter.
     
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