Worn out gaskets

[HawkinsHollow]

I am sorry if this has been covered but the search function on this forum is AWFUL so I couldn't find anything on the subject.

What is the worst that can happen if your stove was a mildly work out gasket? I really cannot see how if would be a serious safety threat.

Just curious.

 

[begreen]

It depends on the stove design and the degree of leakage. At first, it may result in an out-of-balance burn and blackening of the glass in the area of leakage. As it gets worse, burn times may get shorter and the wood may burn unequally. If the draft is already marginal, then secondary burn may suffer.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

But it is not a safety issue?

I am seeing for marking on the glass in areas. Not really blacked yet.

I guess time to order a gasket kit! Thanks!

 

[begreen]

If the leakage is bad it can lead to an out of control fire because of excess unregulated air getting in. I had that happen by trying an aftermarket gaskets on our stove. The Rutland was too soft and leaked a bit. Then I went to a Meeco gold, supplied by the dealer. It was much too stiff and leaked badly. Replaced with an OEM gasket which has worked well.

 

[stoveliker]

@begreen, ever heard of glass cracking due to a gasket leak? After all the local temperature there might be considerably different from elsewhere on the window? Or is that just not enough for cracks? Just curious.

 

[begreen]

No I haven't. Ceramic glass is pretty thermal tolerant.