Replacing the Door on My Outdoor Wood Boiler - WoodMaster 4400

[@AlaskaWoodYard]

Hey Dan , glad to hear you’re going to be warm the rest of the winter!! Cheers Jeff and Jill

[@welderman1042]

I got the same model!! And mine is 18 years old and still going strong. But after seeing this I might put a new door on the gal for next heating season!!

[@Back40Firewood]

Nice! Have you ever had to replace your blower? I think 2 years ago when I did with mine I damaged the gasket between the door and the blower and it lead to the small air leak. 1st ten years I had this it ran without any problems at all.

[@welderman1042]

@ yes this past summer I put a new blower in

[@gringopines3476]

@@welderman1042 Thanx Welderman... glad you're there... PEACE... Brother🌲🌳🌲🪓🪵🔥❄☃❄

[@oldguyfirewood]

Nice! It sounds like you have a good supporting dealer... that is a huge benefit with any piece of equipment.

[@Back40Firewood]

Yes indeed...not only was he willing to take a door off a new unit, he was willing to meet and do it on the weekend outside normal business hours.

[@ShermanLawncareAndFirewood]

Yessir back in business. Kudos to your dealer for pulling a door off a new unit for you !! 👊

[@jasonracette6143]

Great job, Shifty. Happy Anniversary. Very informative video. Thank you.

[@michaelmcdonald6727]

Hey Dan, offer the dealer the old door for a 100 bucks. Maybe they can refurbish it! Was good that they robbed one for you. Great job getting it back together.

[@dereksstuff8395]

My brother-in-law has the same boiler and has had to repair his door as well. He's had it for 16 years and still going strong!

[@johnphillips770]

I would definitely repair the old door and keep it for back up

[@lyleharkness-rv5vf]

I'm glad you were able to get a new door, and the swap out was a success 😊 Kudos to the dealer that was willing to take a door off of a floor model to get you back to burning 👍 Like previous commentors, I think your stack problem last year may have been caused by the blower leaking.

[@Back40Firewood]

Yeah and was grateful the dealer was willing to be around on the weekend to swap out the door. Thinking back to last time I replaced the blower I probably damaged that gasket and seal between the blower and door...so yes, the door probably contributed to last year's stack issue.

[@ronbrooks6681]

Yes Dan, that was a great and Expensive Item your new Door. Every Year I replace the Gasket around the Door, and this Year I Had to replace the High Heat Glass in the Door. Had a Problem Finding the Glass, but it's all the do with the Maintenance of the Stove. It is cold here also.Buddy, but plenty of Rounds to be Split in Garage. Sorry to hear about the door. Try to Join in on Friday Night Live. Ron from the Woodyard in Upstate NY.

[@Back40Firewood]

I replaced the rope on the door I think 2 years ago but it probably should be done every year as well...and make sure it's a good tight seal.

[@BertsCustomCuts]

Soak the fan in wd40, and it will loosen up the creosote, and you can get the fan freed up and have a spare when needed. I did that on mine a while back.

[@toddpacheco4748]

Dan,that’s not bad at all because because it could’ve been a more expensive part that also was causing the problem 👍😮😊❤

[@Back40Firewood]

Right....exactly what I thought. Was much cheaper than a whole new boiler...hahaha

[@fullcirclefarm]

Good job I would rebuild the old door and put it in storage

[@clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood]

Good morning Dan. 670.00 is still an easy fix. Everything we have needs maintenance. If you figure back 12 years 50-60.00 per year of service for this repair, that’s pretty good. You did good getting the door off and disconnected, and then back together. Such a good feeling to do repairs and everything works when done. Glad you’re up and running.

[@Back40Firewood]

Thanks....and yes, that's how I looked at as well, much better than having to replace the whole boiler.

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Good morning Dan you’re so correct. My central boiler needs a new pump running to the Quonset but bad timing. I have the pump but I don’t have the ability to put it on. Oh well I have electric heater in the Quonset

[@Back40Firewood]

Yep....Murphy's Law. Hope you're doing well and all is good.

[@briancowie141]

Hi Dan and family, you've fixed the problem now but as an experiment try stripping the old door down so just the door itself is left. (no fan etc.), then make up a paste of Dish soap, salt, and ammonia. Mix equal parts of dish soap and salt, then add half a cup of ammonia. Apply the paste to the creosote with rubber gloves on and let it go to work. Obivouly keep it out of reach of animals, noisy young minds and don't get it on your skin or clothing. According to Google, the paste dissolves the creosote. Also, WD40 is supposed to work as well. I don't know if you'll need to flush the paste away or even pressure blast it to get the final result needed or not. If you are able to get most of the creosote removed, and fit new gasket(s) and seal, you have a back door on standby, (as long as you can remember where you put it.) Also, I've often woundered why you don't have Cowl or cap fitted to your chimney or smokestack? This would prevent the need to go up on your shed roof, except to clean the roof, and if you are concerned about birds building a nest in the chimney when the boiler isn't being used, then you can get ones or modify one that has mesh fitted to it preventing birds from being able to get in. Just a thought, not telling you how to suck eggs! Have a good one.

[@gringopines3476]

" BIG DAN " The fix-It man... He boldly goes where no wrench has gone before... I think the WoodMaster 4400 owes you a drink... YUP! I think a couple of boiler-makers are in order. Grab you're cup, tip It up, and chug-a-lug... chug-a-lug... Stay cool brother... peace...

[@welderman1042]

😂

[@Back40Firewood]

Hahahaha....believe it or not, but that is one drink I've never actually ever had.

[@jasonpinnix1905]

Looks like an easy enough fix and your dealer was good to help you out .

[@dcranch4820]

Have a 4400. It was installed by dealer. However i dug the trench and ran the underground and back filled. Dealer did all hookups. Mine kept over heating and would boil out gallons of antifreeze which is not cheep. Had dealer at my place a half dz times where he replaced and added to gaskets to get door to seal. Finally he came and spent the afternoon trying to bend the lugs that the door bolted to. Ended up with a 8 lb hammer beating on the lugs. I figured he would make it worse and would end up replacing the stove. But to his credit he got it to seal. No more boil overs!

[@RVBob]

Like open heart surgery. Dr Dan replacing parts while she keeps pumping. Very cool video!

[@Tonnsfabrication]

Having a dealer down the road works out well in many scenarios, on line shopping ain't always the best /lowest cost way to get shiot. When you wrestled that door I bet it brought back memories of being the ring with those gargantuans.

[@dandaly7305]

Refurbish the old door to have as a spare in the summer when the creosote is softer.

[@Firstgenerationfarmer27]

Yes for sure he should I would take a to the old door and clean it up😊

[@Glock2201]

It is definitely a good thing that it feels tighter when you shut it. I have noticed the difference after I have changed the rope gasket.

[@CarverFabWeld]

Now that you have a new door you may put a torch to the old one to see if the creosote will burn out of the door. Then you have a spare.

[@williamellis8993]

It's running again. Yay! Bill

[@kdscrapping4452]

Good job !!

[@rickrogala]

Glad you got it fixed!👍🏻🇺🇸 RO GA LA!!!

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Yup, nice fix. That wind is cold in the open area

[@chesterdroors1605]

Just my observation. I think your fan was dying slowly before it finally gave out. I think a slowing fan caused the whole issue with the creosote build up as well.

[@LitltsLogging]

Hey Shifty, too bad that isn't covered under warranty. But at least it's back up and running again

[@Back40Firewood]

Yeah...it's going on 12th year so would't expect any warranty really.

[@arnecarlsson9740]

The Wago Lever-Nuts from Germany have saved the world as we know it! 🍺🍺🍺

[@billybobswood8153]

glad you got it fixed!! are you growing maple trees in the gutters of the boiler shed?? haha

[@Back40Firewood]

LOL...yeah last summer that gutter really sprouted up with all kinds of stuff...hahaha

[@tonywoods3197]

Hi Dan That New Door Made a Big Difference it's Blowing a lot of Smoke out of the Stack from the Last Video you had How long did your Original Door Last you and Does that Mean your New Door Have the Same life Time 👍

[@kenskuts]

I am surprised how much creosote is forming when you are using seasoned hardwood! The door streaks are a definite sign.

[@Back40Firewood]

I think it's more of just the nature of how the boiler system works...with no 'burn' times where the fire has hardly any oxygen it's going to produce a low temp smoldering smoke.

[@section8374]

Be Safe, Have Fun, and Be Cool. -1F. Not a problem. How long was the old door on the boiler?

[@randyvoiles6579]

Awesome 💪

[@jbbrown7907]

Did you explain to the guy selling the door that you have free heat?

[@Back40Firewood]

lol...yep, and he said good, then you don't need a discount on the door! hahahaha

[@fricknjeep]

hi there good job . john

[@nickgibb4687]

PM. clean it up replace parts and throw it on the shelf for next time

[@nickf5204]

Hopefully with the new fan it helps burn off all that excess creosote that has accumulated

[@sethsevaroth]

You should strip a fresh portion of wire on the old connection.

[@daveyh-w6q]

can you sell or trade in the old door for a partial refund or credit?

[@Back40Firewood]

Nah, doubtful....think I'll hang on to it and try to refurbish for a backup if ever needed.

[@daveyh-w6q]

@@Back40Firewood good idea, maybe you could offer a door rebuilding service for the dealer and company.

[@momusicfan]

Probably the door issue contributed to your stack plugging up last year.

[@atskooc]

I would imagine the two were related in some manner.

[@Back40Firewood]

That's what I was thinking as well.

[@nebraskawoodstr]

Curious, if your dealer would rebuild the old door for you? Then you would have. A spare. Take care

[@davegrimm9091]

I am interested to know if you experience efficiencies following replacing the door.

[@Back40Firewood]

Oh yeah, could notice a huge difference in how efficient the fire was burning the next day.

[@BW35bucket]

Great video. Glad to see your up and running 100% on boiler. Qqqqqqqqq what are you doing with old door? Qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq

[@Back40Firewood]

Going to try to clean out/up the old door and keep it around as a backup.

[@badbruise]

Eskimos like a tight seal too 😂

[@Back40Firewood]

🤣😆🤣

[@johnricks1630]

You are probably. Going to want to clean the creosote 😢out of the stack also when you get a chance😮

[@Back40Firewood]

I went up and looked and there wasn't much in the stack...now with things burning and blowing better it should clean itself out.

[@robert.brokaw3829]

You're lucky the dealer had a door, it would have sucked if he had to order one and you would have to go back to no free heat until it came in - yuck. Stay safe.

[@ohiowoodburner]

So what did you have to do to fix your outdoor wood boiler? Did you have to replace anything?

[@Firstgenerationfarmer27]

Dan had to replace the door on his boiler because his old door was unusable any more

[@DSmith-xf5xi]

Did you not watch the video at all?

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

😂😂

[@TheRussellStover]

So... we must get a video of you cleaning the old door. You might need to replace it in another 10 years if it happens again.

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

I was kinda of hoping the company sent you one for the free advertising or at least a good deal from dealer or company

[@Back40Firewood]

I was just happy he had one and was willing to take it off a new unit...and do it on the weekend...lol

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

@Back40Firewood of course.

[@Glen-j2f]

Maintenance.. SCRAPE that built up creosote inside the door completely off..... Clean out those eavestroughs. One ember and you lose the shed.

[@Firewoodguy-t6m]

burning to much pine will clog up the wood stove and chiminey

[@dozerbigboy908]

quit burning that pine from joes premium firewood

[@Firewoodguy-t6m]

wow you as is luckey as hell you fixed the wood bolier wow you still have an ass

[@ludosys4903]

The door mentions it’s made from Titanium grade steel. For sure your old door is worth some money once it is cleaned up only for the metal.

[@Back40Firewood]

Well....that's because it is off a 'new' unit which now use Titanium steel...my old unit does not...lol