A pellet stove has a combustion blower that pulls outside air into the stove through a fresh-air vent and then blows out smoke and fumes through a stainless-steel exhaust vent. Theres also a convection blower that draws room air into the stove and blows heated air into the room through a series of heat-exchange tubes.

How does a pellet stove get air?

A wood pellet stove burns compressed wood pellets which are fed from the pellet hopper into the combustion pot by an auger. The fire is fed fresh air rich in oxygen by a combustion fan. Heat is transferred through a heat exchanger before combustion gases are vented.

Where is the air intake on a pellet stove?

On the back of your stove (typically), you will find a small vent opening usually between 1″ and 2″ in diameter. That is where your stove brings air into the combustion chamber via the combustion fan.

Does a pellet stove need outside air?

Waste air from a pellet stove must be vented to the outside of a home using a suitable form of flue, either within a masonry chimney, internally within a home or externally up an outside wall. Pellet stoves do not typically always require a direct vent for fresh air intake.

How do you adjust the air on a pellet stove?

Pull out on the handle or rod slowly if you have a tall, slow burning flame. Pulling the handle out from the stove increases the amount of air inside the stove. Continue to pull out on the handle until youre satisfied with the amount of air inside the stove, and the flames burn normally.

How high should the flame be in a pellet stove?

4-6” Once the feeding of pellets is re-established and the stove is running on High, the flame should rise to 4-6” above the top of the firepot.