Can you manually start a pellet stove?
If you have a self-igniting stove, simply turn on the unit, and it will automatically pour pellets in the burn pot and light them. Manual units require a little more care, but once you have the pellets burning well, it may not need to be lit again for the rest of the season.
Why is my pellet stove not igniting?
The key issues that prevent a stove from lighting are moist pellets, a bad igniter, or poor airflow. Always store pellets in a dry place away from moisture or humidity. Check for blockages and birds nests that may prevent airflow. A combustion blower that won’t spin or a faulty control board can also affect airflow.
How does the igniter on a pellet stove work?
A pellet stove ignitor works on the same principle as an electric stove’s heating element, or a car’s cigarette lighter. Simply pushing the appropriate button on the pellet stove will start the ignitor. Heat from the ignitor coil will then ignite the extremely flammable wood pellets.
How do you light a pellet stove for the first time?
Then, follow these steps:
- Put your kindling wood on top of the paper.
- Light the paper from below.
- Leave the stove ajar and wait for the kindling to fully catch fire.
- Add in a couple of small logs and close the door.
- Wait for the fire to get going.