How Do I Test My Pellet Stove Igniter

Connect a test wire, with the proper spade connectors, to the corresponding wires of the igniter. Plug the power cord into a power strip with the switch in the off position, then plug the power strip into the wall. Switch the power strip switch on and in about 2 minutes the igniter should glow red.

What do you do when your pellet stove won't ignite?

Clean all vents, check and repair/replace all gaskets, adjust damper or airflow setting. Adjust air-to-pellet ratio by increasing air flow. Adjust air-to-pellet ratio by increasing air flow and/or decreasing feed rate. Adjust air-to-pellet ratio by increasing air flow and/or increasing feed rate.

Can you clean a pellet stove igniter?

Open the firebox door to the stove and brush the ash and soot from the igniter. Dampen the cloth and wipe the igniter with it to remove any stuck in pieces of soot.