Get a small can of compressed air, the kind that is used for cleaning electronics, and blow out the dust from the channels. You could also try putting the hose on the output of a small shop vac to use it judiciously as a blower. Keep the air pressure below about 30psi.
For hardwood, the 2023 firewood should already be split, stacked, and seasoning.
For hardwood, the 2023 firewood should already be split, stacked, and seasoning.