HI guys,
As you know, I have a Quadrafire Isle Royale. In upstate NY, I burn from November to April 24/7. I distribute the hot air with 2 fans; one above the stove and one at the start of the hallway to the bedrooms. All works well.
However, The fans get a lot of buildup of dust/ash. And everytime I add wood, a little bit of ash comes out/falls out which is blown in the house. And when I empty the ash tray, a lot of ash blows up in the air and goes somewhere in the house. Behind the stove, there is a layer of ash.
I also have 3 small boys. My wife said that we need to do something about the dust. I have been opening the doors of the stove slowly, to avoid any ash coming into the room. I also turn off all fans, before I empty the ashtray to avoid any blowing ashes. But this makes little difference.
Shouldn't there be more that I can do? Do you have any tips?
Thanks
Carpniels (trying to keep the wife happy and my kids healthy).
As you know, I have a Quadrafire Isle Royale. In upstate NY, I burn from November to April 24/7. I distribute the hot air with 2 fans; one above the stove and one at the start of the hallway to the bedrooms. All works well.
However, The fans get a lot of buildup of dust/ash. And everytime I add wood, a little bit of ash comes out/falls out which is blown in the house. And when I empty the ash tray, a lot of ash blows up in the air and goes somewhere in the house. Behind the stove, there is a layer of ash.
I also have 3 small boys. My wife said that we need to do something about the dust. I have been opening the doors of the stove slowly, to avoid any ash coming into the room. I also turn off all fans, before I empty the ashtray to avoid any blowing ashes. But this makes little difference.
Shouldn't there be more that I can do? Do you have any tips?
Thanks
Carpniels (trying to keep the wife happy and my kids healthy).