US Stove US1100E-BL Review

[@Tslayer1966]

I have this same stove and have none of these issues. No smoke leakage at all. It was recommended that I do not install a damper in the stove pipe so I did not. For the price this is a great stove

[@erickg9461]

used this stove for one season already , had zero issues with smoke spillage , i would buy it again so far.

[@glennwhite8799]

I added a 3-inch section of 1/4 -20 threaded rod and a coupler to the damper rod and now it's much easier to get to and make adjustments.

[@ureviews]

That's a great idea, why didn't I think of that? ☺️

[@offgridtechnical6191]

This is my second comment on this stove, I replied to David's earlier, another note with this stove from my experience. I too had an inline damper above the stove in the pipe. These new EPA 2020 stoves do not require one at all, says so in the manual Do not use one. So from my first experience I had, baffle up to front and damper closed a bit in flue caused this stove and pipe to burn to hot and I could see flames in the hole that the damper pins came thru. I eliminated the inline flue damper (replaced pipe) and only use the stove's damper, I pushed the baffle to the back and now have no issues with smoke ...keeps you nice and toasty!

[@jonahhex8178]

What are your thoughts on using a grate in this stove. I was surprised that it didn't come with one.

[@ureviews]

I just put a kettle and pot directly on top. But it's too bad there's a curve so it makes the space less useable

[@cjg431]

I have this same stove , no damper on flue but the damper on the bottom doesn’t work right. It’s difficult to adjust flow. Also burn time is terrible 3 4 maybe 5 hours. This stove came with this house I just bought. Thinking about spending more and getting a quality stove. It does heat well but we go through more wood then we should and we are just getting this season started

[@offgridtechnical6191]

My third comment on this stove. I talked to two ladies that answered the tech support phone at Us Stove, both insisted the baffle should be up toward the front (which is wrong)...I then requested to speak with engineering and the engineer specifically stated the baffle board and insulation should be pushed toward the back against the back of the stove. Also if you should ever take the secondary air tubes out for cleaning, the correct positioning is as followed: tube with holes with wider spacing goes towards the back, tube with single line of closer hole spacing goes to the middle, and the tube with holes on both sides with closer spacing goes in front...based on the engineer's words and design schematic.

[@ureviews]

Thank you for the update. This will help so many people

[@joepasco1420]

The only stove in my area was the lopi evergreen, a bit expensive but what a great stove. Large flat top, flu is in the stove not the pipe. Damper works amazing, can go from a slow rolling fire to a roaring fire or anywhere in between. 2 ash ports about 4 x 5 inches that lift out with a tool so even when it's full of hot ash the ports can be taken out no problem. The ash pan is about 10 inches deep about 10 inches from front to back and about 20 inches wide, with a handle in the center for easy carrying. And it's made in USA.

[@jackfrosty79ify]

How long it burn for

[@ureviews]

This will burn full for about 6 to 7 hours.

[@ebayscopeman]

I just installed one of these stoves. I found that if I centered the baffle board it works really well. Be careful as the baffle board is very brittle, just push up gently on the center and move it, don't grab it from the front. Also to draft properly this stove needs a 6 inch diameter stove chimney pipe (minimum 12 foot vertical rise all the way, stainless steel works best.

[@tman3944]

what if a dryer vent was installed on this with a through wall setup?

[@ebayscopeman]

@@tman3944 You still need a minimum of 12 feet of 6" SS chimney liner. I even tried forcing air through the drier vent connection when it was connected to my old flue and it still would not draft enough to keep it lit. The manufacturer states 12 foot minimum. As a side note all of the approved EPA testing companies vent all of the 2020 compliant stoves with a 15 foot 6 inch chimney so that should tell you something. Normally only a very tight home would need the external vent. Mine was installed in a cabin that is not that tight.

[@charlieissocoollike2]

The top bolt hinge is supposed to be slightly loose as it will contract when hot. You don’t want a flush and tight hinge as when you get the fire going it’ll be difficult to open the door. I’ve seen this on multiple wood and multi burners. And as for the smoke, it will come out if the chimney shoot isn’t fully open, it’s got to go somewhere as you’re opening a fire... You just got to remember to open the shoot before you open the door.

[@ureviews]

I didn't say it's too loose... I said that they should have made it that the pin doesn't come out.... its completely open of course...

[@sonsofliberty3081]

The kindling on top isn't to heat up flu. The idea is that the coals from the kindling will fill down and ignite the larger. Medium on the bottom with kindling on top seem to work pretty good. Let that get hot and make coals. Keep feeding the medium in a little more just to make more hot coals and then put your large logs on.

[@ureviews]

It's both.

[@davidyummus6259]

The Baffle is Vermiculite & really "should" be at the back,... The concept is that the Baffle at the back stops the heat going straight up the Flue. The heat hits the Baffle & mostly stays inside while the smoke travels forward then around the Baffle then out the Flue.

[@ureviews]

Right but do you pick smoke ?

[@offgridtechnical6191]

Hi, David is correct in his comment. I too have this same stove and after a learning curve, the baffle needs to be pushed to the back for it to work properly (burn clean). If it is to the front, and your fire is burning hot, it will over heat your stove pipe and/or cause a chimney fire if the flame is going directly up the flue. Some older stoves have a steel baffle that is welded to the back with the opening to front. To eliminate smoke (there will always be some) crack the door slowly and wait for the fire to adjust to the air change then open the door. This is a good stove...and yes the damper could have been put in a different place...like the model before this one, up in front.

[@frankerling2175]

No need for a flue damper, just restrict the air at the intake. I guarantee your problem is the flue damper.

[@Handsome4322]

Just order one online. Loved the price and free home delivery.

[@JeffreyBishop-yx9jp]

Just open the damper wide open and this will reduce the smoke but re adjust as soon as the wood is loaded.I have had smokeless loading with this method,but then I like the smell of wood burning smoke

[@ureviews]

Of course you open the damper when loading wood. Still there was some spillage

[@zvideoedits]

How do you clean this stove above where the insulation is inside the stove? Does this come right out? I've seen other videos where people will take apart the top pipe piece but our pipes are not telescoping and I cannot does this. So where do the ashes go once I use the wood stove pipe and can I still clean this?

[@ureviews]

The board is actually consumable at some point it will need to be replaced (probably). It's possible to manipulate it out for access.

[@zvideoedits]

@@ureviews the insulation can be removed for cleaning from inside the woodstove? Because otherwise I would need to detach every pipe piece in order to get access to the top of the woodstove where the collar is. Thank you, I will check this out and see about removing it after I clean it next time. Much appreciated!

[@ureviews]

Yeah, it can only fit through the door.

[@tat255987]

Looks like they should have an adjuster on the baffle for lighting and burning

[@astronutz6623]

mine the smoke is from the paint cooking. stinks like burned oil btw i would buy this stove again. Zero smoke from wood only smoke is paint cooking. give it 3 tries and smoke should be done. i was worried also but i tried it more and more and the smoke became less. i will post a video short soon. same title

[@ureviews]

I actually ran it outside a few times before putting it indoors.

[@Buckslowbusterwinkle]

How much is the price

[@Possumcods]

your getting smoke because. 1-Chimney needs to be taller. 2- you have neutral pressure in your house. Preheat your fireplace and chimney with paper first to get the hot air rising.

[@ureviews]

Oh no, the chimney is really tall, and this is in a cabin that's not at all weather proof. Plus we keep window cracked. plus it happens when the oven is hot and you load new logs. Not crazy bad. But still with good design this should not happen.

[@ctb2814]

He may be burning wood with high moisture content.

[@christopherhilliard3681]

Easy trick to keep the pins in the door put a striped copper wire in the hole on the door and tap it in

[@dougsather2939]

I have one and I don't think it's getting enough air, because I can't get a hot fire in it

[@ureviews]

Opened the side chute?

[@parkerdunbar]

Thanks for reviewing this. at $600 It seems like a good deal. Do you still feel the same way? You wouldn't buy it again?

[@ureviews]

It's hard to tell. I wish it had less of smoke leakage, but I have nothing else to compare it to. Other than the smoke leakage when loading wood, it's good!

[@seoulkidd1]

Buy a coal stove keep the miners working.

[@denverbasshead]

You need to get rid of that stove pipe damper.

[@ureviews]

It's possible it would make a difference... You might be right

[@caoeric7823]

I have the same stove. I use stove pipe damper too. my problem is it can get up to 600 degree or more with shut off valve all way in. my damper is very handy in this overheating situation. I also have smoke spillage problem, but mine is in the garage, so it is a smaller issue. My issue is the overheating.

[@proscapesnh1903]

How does the ash pan work

[@ureviews]

It doesn't. I never figured out what's the purpose. It's always empty.

[@proscapesnh1903]

Same here it’s annoying lol

[@jamesbrady1959]

I believe theres a plug that has to be removed for the ash to fall in the tray

[@joshdillingham1598]

Yes, there is a plug that you can remove to sweep ash into the pan. But it seems silly to bother with a plug, probably easier to just shovel it right out of the stove.

[@engsetters4633]

Grease will just melt

[@peteman8160]

This stove has a very bad design. Lost of smoke out spill no matter what u do with baffle. Its almost like they never even tested this stove before they started selling them.

[@ureviews]

All they cared about is to pass the epa emissions...

[@peteman8160]

@@ureviews Yes the stove sucks.

[@frankerling2175]

It’s not a stove issue it’s a draft issue, the chimney is responsible for creating draft. Minimum of 15’ from the top of the stove to the top of the chimney.

[@ureviews]

It probably was a mistake to put one.

[@Robert_H_Diver]

lol wrong