Wood Stove Cleaning | Easy Fall Jotul Wood Stove Cleaning Tips

Wood Stove Cleaning | Easy Fall Jotul Wood Stove Cleaning Tips

Fall Jotul Wood Stove Cleaning Tips | Wood Stove Cleaning for your home.  Give your stove a major thank you and schedule a chimney sweep appointment.  Jotul and Anderson’s Masonry Hearth and Home recommend having your stove serviced at least once a year.  Fall cleaning is a vital part of a wood burning stoves safety, performance and cleanliness. ​

Jotul Wood Stoves

Burn the Correct Fuel

Burn only good quality wood and it will be much easier to clean your stove.  Always avoid using treated or unseasoned wood. Firewood should be split and stacked for a least 6 months prior to burning.​

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Inspect the Stove

Inspection is important to the safety and operation of the wood stove.  Anderson’s Masonry Hearth and Home recommends inspecting the entire stove including the internal parts.  Make certain to examine all seals. Replace the seals between the glass and door if needed. Next ensure that the air control lever moves freely and check grate bars for any damage. While inspecting the stove door, look for any cracks in the glass and check to make sure the hinges are working.  If you do require an replacement parts or etc. Anderson’s Masonry Hearth and Home in Kalispell can assist you.

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Clean the Interior

To assure peak wood burning, it’s imperative to maintain the inside of your stove. Clean the excess ash but remember to leave a layer on the base of the stove.  This light layer of ash helps to protect and insulate the stove from the heat. ​​

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Glass Cleaning

One of the best things about Jotul wood stoves is the air-wash system, which helps keep the glass clean while burning firewood.
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If your glass happens to need a fall clean, grab a pair of gloves and use a stove glass cleaner or get a damp cloth and dip it in the wood ash to clean the glass.  

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Showcase Your Stove

Anderson’s Masonry Hearth and Home know’s the appearance of your wood stove is important so help keep it looking great!  Have your Jøtul stove looking its best because we know the appearance of your stove is also important. When the stove isn’t being used, use a lint free cloth or shoe brush to wipe off dust and soot to clean the exterior.  ​

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Anderson's Masonry Hearth and Home  is proud to offer Jotul products in our Kalispell location

Anderson's Masonry Hearth & Home
M-F 7:30am - 5pm and Sat 9am - 4pm
16 Woodland Park Dr. 
Kalispell, Montana
(406) 755-2497

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