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Don’t Leave Ash in Your Pellet Stove All Summer
Why Summer Is the Best Time to Clean Your Pellet Stove Once warmer weather arrives, and your pellet stove shuts down for the season, many homeowners stop thinking about it until fall. Unfortunately, leaving ash sitting inside your stove all summer can lead to corrosion, odors, airflow problems, and what many technicians call “sticky stove syndrome.” At Northeast Pellet Stoves, many of the startup problems we see in the fall actually begin during the off-season months. Ash, hu
David Thibodeau
May 233 min read


Understanding DIP Switches for Your Harman Pellet Stove
If you own a Harman pellet stove, you may have heard about DIP switches. These tiny switches are on your control board and serve as the “settings menu” for your stove. They tell your stove how to ignite, how much fuel to feed, and even which temperature sensor (ESP probe) it should read. Most owners will never need to change them. However, if you replace your control board or if your stove is struggling to ignite properly, knowing what DIP switches do (and how to check them)
David Thibodeau
Oct 6, 20254 min read


St. Croix Pellet Stove Control Panel Explained
The St. Croix Pellet Stove Control Board: Understanding Its Features and Functions ======================================== The St. Croix pellet stove control board is an essential component of your stove. It manages all stove functions by monitoring various sensors and controlling feed times. These sensors regulate general operation and safety. They ensure the unit shuts down when a problem is detected. The control board also includes diagnostic capabilities, which assist in
David Thibodeau
Feb 3, 20253 min read


Englander Pellet Stove Control Board: Settings and Reset Guide
Englander pellet stoves are renowned for their efficiency and reliability, but understanding their control boards is essential to ensure the best performance. This blog will guide you through resetting and reprogramming your Englander control board and provide an overview of proper settings for various models. Let’s dive in! Englander Control Board Reset Procedure for Standard Englander Control Boards If your Englander pellet stove features a side-mounted control board, follo
David Thibodeau
Dec 22, 20242 min read


Harman Pellet Stove Control Panel Explained
Troubleshooting tips for Harman pellet stoves
David Thibodeau
May 13, 20244 min read


The Best Used Pellet Stoves in Rhode Island
Expert Guide to the Best Used Pellet Stoves
David Thibodeau
Mar 14, 20246 min read


Fire Tables: Rhode Island & Massachusetts
What are fire tables?
David Thibodeau
Oct 20, 20232 min read


Rhode Island's Local Pellet Fuel Guide: Best Brands and Where to Buy
Have pellet questions? You'll love this. We cover everything you need to know.
David Thibodeau
Aug 20, 20239 min read


How Coffee Pellet Fuel Can Revolutionize Eco-Friendly Heating Solutions
What are Coffee Pellets?
David Thibodeau
Jul 29, 20232 min read


How Often Should You Get a Gas Fireplace Cleaning?
Learn about Northeast's annual gas fireplace cleaning process.
David Thibodeau
Jun 15, 20233 min read


Pellet Stove Cleaning & Maintenance Guide
Pellet Stove Key Cleaning Tasks
David Thibodeau
May 22, 20235 min read


Best Pellets to Buy in New England
Looking for the best pellet brands to fuel your pellet stove?
David Thibodeau
May 3, 20232 min read
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