Wood Heat Stoves & Solar

The Whitfield Quest and Quest Plus freestanding and insert pellet stoves are easily identified by the shape of the pellet feed chute in the back wall of the stove.This rectangular pellet chute opening is on the Quest Plus model.   This oval shaped pellet feed chute is on the The Whitfield Quest. The Whitfield Quest and Quest Plus freestanding and insert pellet stoves are easily identified by the shape of the pellet feed chute in the back wall of the stove. All of the parts for these and all Whitfield pellet stoves are listed in this parts list on our web...

FIREPLACE SAFETY TIPS: It is important to remember that the glass panels and surface in and around all fireplaces and stoves can become extremely hot due to the high efficiency of these products. After turning off your gas fireplace or stove, wait for the appliance and glass panel to cool down before allowing anyone to get near it. The glass may remain warm from a lit pilot light. Metal surfaces, such as door frames and grilles, may also get very hot. Make sure all visitors are aware of the hot temperature of the glass panel of a fireplace or stove....

You might ask "What is Biomass?". It's the vegetable residue of agricultural operations such as growing crops, milling timber, farming cattle and clearing ground. Residential, or premium grade wood pellets contain nothing else but wood. No glues are needed in the production of pellets. When the pulped wood or sawdust is forced into the wood pellet die under pressure and heat, natural binding material already present, (lignin), allows the pellet to hold its shape. A premium grade pellet contains very little potential ash. 1%. Standard, or commercial grade pellets contain more impurities, 3% potential ash. This is because paper, bark,...

October is National Fire Prevention Month, with Fire Prevention Week being October 4-10. Below are some safety tips that homeowners should know to keep themselves and their families safe. Smoke Alarms:  An estimated 3 out of 5 home fire deaths resulted from fires in which no smoke alarms were present or did not operate. Alarms should be inside and outside each bedroom or sleeping area. They should be installed in every level of the home, including basements. Batteries should be replaced twice a year. Smoke alarms should be replaced EVERY 10 years. Stove Thermometers: A stove thermometer on any wood...

Pellet Stove Maintenance After The Winter or Before Take out all the fuel in the hopper and feed system. Pellets left in can become damp and cause problems later. Give the stove a "spring cleaning". The fans for the air inlet and exhaust should be brushed of accumulated debris. The air inlet should be checked for obstructions now, and again before re-lighting the stove. Pellet Stove Troubleshooting Pellet stove cleaning on a regular basis will prevent problems arising through lack of maintenance. A slow, orange or sooty flame can mean: Burn pot air intakes blocked Ash pan full Blocked flue...