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3.4
Initial checks in case of poor functioning
When the door is closed
, the wood burns too quickly and the fire is over active:
- Is the fire door shut properly?
- Are the reflectors in place?
- Do you use recommended firewood?
- Is the wood too small?
- Is the draught of your fireplace excessive? If so, fit a draught stabiliser.
When the door is closed
, the fireplace does not heat up sufficiently:
- Are the ventilation and convection grilles clogged up?
- Is the enclosed fireplace door correctly shut?
- Have you loaded enough wood?
- Is the supply of combustion air insufficient? Open the combustion air damper.
The wood does not burn well:
- Is the wood too humid?
- Are the pieces of wood too large? If so, saw them.
- Is the draught of your fireplace insufficient? If so, insulate the chimney flue and chimney stack.