Part of having a pellet stove is maintaining and cleaning it regularly. There are a number of ways to go about cleaning a pellet stove, and one of them is to use a pellet stove brush. With all of the different types of brushes that exist, it can be difficult for someone who has just purchased one of these stoves to know what to buy. Usually a small painting brush is actually the best thing to use on one of these stoves. The first thing you do once you get your brush is to remove all of the ash from the burn pot as well as from the front part of the stove which the burn pot resides in. It will obviously be important to clean thoroughly so you do not miss a single spot.
Have more then one pellet stove brush
- A lot of times a cleaning brush will come with the pellet stove that you purchase but not always. If you did not receive a brush with the stove you bought, it will be important to get a few of them so you will have multiple brushes around the house for cleaning your stove. One of the main reasons to buy a small painting brush is because of all the little corners and crevasses which can become a problem with some vacuums. With the right brush you will be able to give your pellet stove a thorough cleaning so there will be no problems with the way it functions on a regular basis.
- The bristles on the brush that you purchase should be fine enough to where you shouldn’t experience any trouble with reaching the normally difficult parts of the stove that need to be cleaned out regularly in order for it to work as it was meant to. You will also be cleaning the blower motor as well as the fan with your brush, because these are two other parts which are extremely important in order for your stove to work properly and keep your home warm. After you have cleaned the stove out with the brush you will need to make sure that you have not missed any spots whatsoever.
Is a brush all you need?
- Keep in mind that there are only certain parts of a pellet stove which are meant to be cleaned by a brush. Certain larger areas you will want to use a vacuum on because it will be more efficient. There will be different sizes you will be able to choose from when it comes to brushes for your stove, so make sure you review all of your options very carefully. You do not necessarily have to purchase a brush that is advertised explicitly for use with a stove, as a painting brush should be enough. Some of the brushes which you can find that are specifically meant to be used with various types of stoves will have a rod attached to it so you will be able to get into all of those tight spaces. Make sure that the one you get is long enough to accommodate your own specific needs.
Some brushes can be used for both stoves and vents, so you might want to look into getting a multi-purpose brush which will be able to help you clean whatever you need to around the house. There is what is called spin brushes which are perfect for cleaning out a semi-large area quickly and efficiently, so you will certainly want to look into maybe getting one of these for your stove. Make sure that the material that your brush is made out of is conducive for cleaning out stoves effectively and thoroughly so you don’t experience any problems with how it works with your pellet stove.
