Can anyone tell me what kind of wood stove this is? I see no name on it.

[Cig12]

Can anyone tell me if I can add a bigger fan motor to my stove? I don't even know what brand it is. I need help getting pointed in the right direction

 

[begreen]

Let's start with some pictures of the stove, front and back and a picture of the current fan motor.

 

[Cig12]

 

[Cig12]

 

[Cig12]

I don't have a picture of the back right bow as I'm burning wood

 

[begreen]

Has the blower been cleaned and if possible, the bearings oiled? Dirty blower blades and dry bearings can slow down output.

For a replacement, pay attention to the mounting and outlets. There may be a higher hp model through Grainger or fireplaceblowers.com

 

[begreen]

Is the insert connected to a stainless liner?

 

[Cig12]

Is the insert connected to a stainless liner?

If you are talking about a stainless shoot. Then the answer is no I have a clay pipe chimney.

 

[bholler]

If you are talking about a stainless shoot. Then the answer is no I have a clay pipe chimney.

And the insert is just slid into the old fireplace with no connection?

 

[Cig12]

And the insert is just slid into the old fireplace with no connection?

Yes

 

[bholler]

Yes

That does not meet code because it was found to be extremely unsafe.

 

[Cig12]

 

[Cig12]

I did pull the stove out and cleaned up some of the sut and swept the chimney today this is the only thing I found on the back of it. Which from what I've researched they just inspect it.. do yall think warnok hersey made the stove?

 

[Cig12]

That does not meet code because it was found to be extremely unsafe.

So your saying it need the stainless pipe installed on it? Here is what the chimney lookes like

 

[Cig12]

So your saying it need the stainless pipe installed on it? Here is what the chimney lookes like

 

[stoveliker]

Ugh, that stuff in your chimney is bad. It's shiny creosote. If that ignites, you have big problems.
Before putting in a liner (necessary), it needs to be thoroughly (chemically?) cleaned.
I'd even say that before using the insert, this needs to be cleaned (and lined).

 

[Cig12]

Ugh, that stuff in your chimney is bad. It's shiny creosote. If that ignites, you have big problems.
Before putting in a liner (necessary), it needs to be thoroughly (chemically?) cleaned.
I'd even say that before using the insert, this needs to be cleaned (and lined).

Thanks for the advice we bought the house last year and had it inspected and swept. The guy recommended that and quoted me like $2600 but seemed real pushy so I didn't do it. Does that sound like a fair price I live in MD. Maybe I will have someone else come out and quote me a price.

 

[stoveliker]

I have seen higher out here on Eastern Long Island - for chemical cleaning (which I *think* is needed here, though bholler will have the definitive answer for that).

 

[bholler]

Thanks for the advice we bought the house last year and had it inspected and swept. The guy recommended that and quoted me like $2600 but seemed real pushy so I didn't do it. Does that sound like a fair price I live in MD. Maybe I will have someone else come out and quote me a price.

Yes you need a stainless liner and a very thorough cleaning. $2600 is actually really cheap. Between the low price and the fact that he actually cleaned it for you I would look for someone else. He doesn't sound very reputable. I would have told you I can't work on it as is