I have a Whitfield Quest Plus that has been running nicely for the last ten years. I clean it every morning before firing up. I clean the whole thing once a year before the cold season and one year had the service people clean it for me.
There is one small problem that seems to be getting worse each year. The damper was set by the installers but each year the damper ring is getting further from the side of the stove. When the service guys worked on it they said they had no idea how the damper area could be cleaned since it is in the inside not the one that slides in near one of the motors.
I know the ash is collecting in the damper area but have no idea how it may be removed.
The owner’s manual is of no help since other than explaining how to adjust it there are no other references to it.
I have been a little more than reluctant to start taking the stove apart (not because I would not be able to remember where things go) for the time it would take, the dust/ashes on the inside and not knowing if it is even possible to get to that area.
Does anyone know how to get to the damper area to clean it out?
Thanks
PS I’m new to this forum so please treat me gently.
Robert
There is one small problem that seems to be getting worse each year. The damper was set by the installers but each year the damper ring is getting further from the side of the stove. When the service guys worked on it they said they had no idea how the damper area could be cleaned since it is in the inside not the one that slides in near one of the motors.
I know the ash is collecting in the damper area but have no idea how it may be removed.
The owner’s manual is of no help since other than explaining how to adjust it there are no other references to it.
I have been a little more than reluctant to start taking the stove apart (not because I would not be able to remember where things go) for the time it would take, the dust/ashes on the inside and not knowing if it is even possible to get to that area.
Does anyone know how to get to the damper area to clean it out?
Thanks
PS I’m new to this forum so please treat me gently.
Robert