Well, I had a blasted starling get into the chimney over the summer. Got into the stove and made a mess of the ceramic blanket that is right under the outlet of stove. Do I need a replacement? Will it hurt efficiency, or is some EPA crap? I did find a part number and will ask local hardware store chain I bought stove from if they can get it. It is a Heatilator WS-22. Or should I buy a small roll and make my own when needed.
Next, I need to get chimney cleaned, I bought a 6" wire brush but don't have the fiberglass rods. I do have some high density plastic rods, 36" long with threaded male and female ends, I use to clean dryer vents with a small 4" plastic brush attached. I made a coupler to fit my rods and tried with drill but twisted rods up. Will it clean alright if just pull wire brush thru? It is 1 year old stainless 6", about 28' from top to Tee where it enters basement.
My house is a 1 1/2 story farm house with pretty steep pitch. Not so excited to do this but I did install chimney myself. I need to put some wire mesh on rain cap also, what you guys recommend?
Next, I need to get chimney cleaned, I bought a 6" wire brush but don't have the fiberglass rods. I do have some high density plastic rods, 36" long with threaded male and female ends, I use to clean dryer vents with a small 4" plastic brush attached. I made a coupler to fit my rods and tried with drill but twisted rods up. Will it clean alright if just pull wire brush thru? It is 1 year old stainless 6", about 28' from top to Tee where it enters basement.
My house is a 1 1/2 story farm house with pretty steep pitch. Not so excited to do this but I did install chimney myself. I need to put some wire mesh on rain cap also, what you guys recommend?