I have been using my new hearthstone Heritage for almost two months, and have been watching its heat output gradually diminish. My Chimney and cap are fine. My wood is fine. The stove is running now, and if it wasn't I would open the ash pan door and take a look inside, which is something I've never done as I just shovel the ashes out. If the door is open a crack to allow air in, the stove roars. As soon as the door is closed, the stove calms right down and has a hard time pushing past 300 on the stack. So, does anybody here have an idea why I'm not getting the air that I used to? Could it be ashes blocking my air flow that I can't see? Could there be an obstruction up front where the air comes in through the small round hole? The air control lever disengaged or somehow not opening all the way. I will definitely have a look inside the ash pan door next, but was hoping someone could help me with this before we hit the single numbers on Thursday. This has to be an air flow problem.
Thanks
Doug
Thanks
Doug