Ash pan and grate: cleaning and airflow checks
Posted on 01/21/2026 09:00AM
The ashpan and grate are checked according to the design of the stove and the type of fuel. In a grating hearth, accumulated ash can limit the intended airflow. A grateless hearth may, on the other hand, require leaving a layer of ash. One rule, 'always remove everything,' does not apply to both app...