How to Disassemble a Pellet Stove Vent Pipe

Pellet stoves are wood-burning stoves that act as both a stove and a heater for a home. To avoid toxic smoke fumes in the house, pellet stoves are attached to a series of vent pipes that remove the smoke to the outside. Over time, the vent pipe must be disassembled and cleaned because this ensures a safely operating vent pipe. Disassembly is easy but does require a ladder tall enough for someone to reach the roof.

Screwdriver
Ladder
Pipe brush

Instructions

- 1
  Pull the stove out enough to reach the back where the vent pipe is located.
- 2
  Loosen the screws holding the pressure clamp in place and carefully slide the vent pipe off the stove. This is the flexible part of the pipe.
- 3
  Set up your ladder and carefully climb to the roof. Locate the vent pipe.
- 4
  Unscrew the vent pipe’s pressure clamp that is holding it onto the roof.
- 5
  Pull the vent pipe up through the vent shaft with someone's assistance. Go slowly to avoid tearing the flexible pipe.
- 6
  Transfer the vent pipe to the ground and carefully climb off the ladder.
- 7
  Pull apart the vent pipe pieces on the ground and clean each component thoroughly with a pipe brush.

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