How Do You Use Ash Dump

To remove, simply shovel up the ashes, place them in a bag, and dispose in the trash. If your fireplace has an ash dump, push the ashes through the metal plate in the floor of the firebox. Use a vacuum to clean up the remaining ashes in the firebox and on the hearth.

Where does ash dump go?

The ash dump is the space directly below the ash dump door and is where the ash falls anytime the ash dump door is opened. Underneath the ash dump is the ash pit, which is the place where dumped ash collects. The ash pit should be emptied frequently. This helps to prevent hazardous accumulation of flammable byproducts.

Is an ash dump necessary?

Ash pits need minimal care. They require emptying before they are full so that doors are not clogged with ashes or wood embers. When doors corrode from the ash lye or other exposure, the doors usually can be replaced with standard doors.