Long time viewer/reader of great info from all that contribute to this forum. I've read several posts that relate to this topic, but I'm in need of specific direction.
Pertinent info: Accentra FS purchased spring 2009, self installed and running Dec '09. Basement installation with 3" Pellet Vent Pro and OAK. Dec '09 to April/May '10 burned 1 ton of Pennwood Premium hardwood. Daily burn pot scraping and monthly full vacuum cleaning. Venting was brushed clean at end of season. Oct '10 until this weekend burned 1.75 tons (1 ton Barefoots, 0.75 tons Pennwood) with same cleaning regimine as previous season. Fines chamber was cleaned out at end of first season and midway thru this season. For the record, I'm a pellet sifter (just trying to do all the right things).
This weekend I burned until the hopper was empty so I could do a full end of year cleaning and I noticed a good amount of smoke in the hopper...I knew this wasn't good! After the stove was empty and shut down, I began my cleaning. The fines chamber is a sticky mess. It wasn't when I checked/emptied it in the middle of this season. I pulled the tube off the pressure sensor and blew into it to see if the tube or muffler was plugged...it was clear. I never had any error blink codes and all burning seemed normal. It sure seems as if there was alot of smoke in the feeder chamber for awhile and I never knew it. It appears I have the dreaded gummy stove syndrome. Pictures attached.
Is this something I should take up with my dealer? Will my warranty cover this?
Thanks for any advice/help.
Pertinent info: Accentra FS purchased spring 2009, self installed and running Dec '09. Basement installation with 3" Pellet Vent Pro and OAK. Dec '09 to April/May '10 burned 1 ton of Pennwood Premium hardwood. Daily burn pot scraping and monthly full vacuum cleaning. Venting was brushed clean at end of season. Oct '10 until this weekend burned 1.75 tons (1 ton Barefoots, 0.75 tons Pennwood) with same cleaning regimine as previous season. Fines chamber was cleaned out at end of first season and midway thru this season. For the record, I'm a pellet sifter (just trying to do all the right things).
This weekend I burned until the hopper was empty so I could do a full end of year cleaning and I noticed a good amount of smoke in the hopper...I knew this wasn't good! After the stove was empty and shut down, I began my cleaning. The fines chamber is a sticky mess. It wasn't when I checked/emptied it in the middle of this season. I pulled the tube off the pressure sensor and blew into it to see if the tube or muffler was plugged...it was clear. I never had any error blink codes and all burning seemed normal. It sure seems as if there was alot of smoke in the feeder chamber for awhile and I never knew it. It appears I have the dreaded gummy stove syndrome. Pictures attached.
Is this something I should take up with my dealer? Will my warranty cover this?
Thanks for any advice/help.