So much thanks! I bought a home with one installed thanks to your videos I was using it wrong the whole time! The stove is now super clean, and my house has never been warmer!
No. We keep the door closed tight and the air control set to minimum air, but I don't think it would downdraft even if the air control wasn't closed all the way.
How do you take the shroud that covers the fireplace off? Didn’t install mine but it’s the same as yours and I have rusting on the shroud edge that meets the unit, not sure what to do about the rust. Thank you
Never took mine off. I think the side panels are screwed to the stove on the back. Regency has manuals for discontinued units on their website. Install instructions might help seeing how it goes together. You could also just sand or wire brush the surround plate in place and paint it with high temp stove paint.
Thanks for the video. I recently had the chimney sweep come to clean my chimney but I know they never took out the baffle part, as I was in the room when they cleaned. I didn't take it out either as I didn't know about it until your video. Ever since the chimney sweep came I'm getting a lot of smoke kicking back into the room. Could this be why? I'm thinking all that soot they swept out of the chimney is probably just sitting on top of the baffle. Curious what you think.
Yes, if there was any creosote that was cleaned from the chimney it would have come down and be sitting on the back of the baffle. I’m surprised your sweep didn’t remove it. If I didn’t, my chimney sweep would have. Debris could easily be obstructing the flue exit resulting in the back puff of smoke. Unfortunately, taking down the baffle now will be a messy affair.
@@ProductiveRecreation Thanks. I'm thinking removing those airtubes first might be a good move so I can more carefully bring the baffle down. I have a single baffle, not a pair like you have.
@@KipCount Check your manual. You probably only want to remove the front one because the baffle is supported on the tubes. Grab the tube with vice grips and tap to the side to pop one end free, then slide it out.
@@ProductiveRecreation Thanks. I noticed yesterday when looking at it that my front air tube actually inserts on one side and lifts on the other, meaning, I SHOULD be able to just lift out the left side and then pull it to the left and get it out. Then hopefully I can tilt the baffle enough to slide it out. I'm fulling expecting an avalanche of black soot and ash to fall on me. I appreciate you answering my questions, it's a huge help.
Yes that's exactly what's going on. The soot is blocking the smoke from going out. It's almost impossible to be sure to get all the soot out without taking that baffle out
Not sure what you are pointing to as a possible cause. If the blower doesn't work on the auto setting (but runs in manual), it could be a problem with the temperature switch, or excessive ash buildup in the firebox insulating the bottom of the stove body and keeping it from getting (and staying) warm enough for the blower to run. If it doesn't run at all (in auto or manual), it could be internal wiring or power supply, or an issue with the motor. Regency has a great warranty on the insert, but unfortunately the blower warranties are short. Makes sense given the blower operates in a tough environment and gets fouled with dirt and ash if not cleaned periodically, contributing to wear. I have another video on cleaning the blower. Good to clean it a couple times a year if burning and using it 24/7 during heating season.
How does a wood stove not work? Unfortunately with stoves, they are (usually) simple and it is more likely bad install than a bad stove. The exception is catalytic stoves and some hybrids… but even then they usually aren’t bad to troubleshoot if the issue is the stove. I have a Regency i1500 that I’m not super pleased with its performance, but it does work, where working means I can build a fire and produce heat. Having had multiple stove setups, I can attest it would be hard for a manufacturer to troubleshoot every setup (they’re all different) - since the dealer is the one who set it up, they are best suited to address it. A good dealer is really important.
@@ProductiveRecreationOne day it just started blowing smoke and flame into the house when the door was opened. Had the chimney cleaned, make no difference. The installer came and looked at it, and has no idea how it is doing that. Chimney is clear, and cold air is coming in from the fresh air intake, but it just won't burn correctly. Seems really odd that it worked for a while and then just stopped overnight. Still waiting to hear back from Regency.
@@ProductiveRecreation Windows, doors, open or closed makes no difference. Supply air comes in from under the house (and blows out through the draft control lever slot - which everyone tells me is normal).
@@Kriss_L So it sounds like you have an outside air connection to the stove then. If there is no blockage anywhere in the stove or chimney, the downdraft occurs because the pressure inside the house is lower than the pressure outside, and the chimney/stove is functioning as an air inlet to the house instead of a vent. Air moves from higher to lower pressure. Do you have any sort of exhaust fan running in your house? Is the stove drafting ok when the stove door is closed, or does the fire smolder and smoke come out the air intake? Just trying to get a better sense of the situation to see if I can help… (I’m currently putting together material for a video on outside air connections and chimney draft and whether outdoor air is needed). Occasional smoke spillage is common, but it shouldn’t be the norm. I have excellent draft in my chimney and my Woodstock Ideal Steel still spills smoke sometimes when I reload it.
This video helped me SO much, thank you!
So much thanks! I bought a home with one installed thanks to your videos I was using it wrong the whole time! The stove is now super clean, and my house has never been warmer!
Thank you for the Video. You have best instructional step by step videos for the i2400. Keep it up!
my door gaskets/seals havent been that clean since the 2nd use..lol. good intel
Question - when putting the baffles back, they should be pushed to the back, correct?
All the way to the back and all the way out to the side.
I shopped around and found an insert built in quebec by drolet at one third the cost of regency. Free delivery too.
Thanks brother
Does your house have a fireplace smell in warmer days when this isn’t being used like an open fireplace does?
No. We keep the door closed tight and the air control set to minimum air, but I don't think it would downdraft even if the air control wasn't closed all the way.
How do you take the shroud that covers the fireplace off? Didn’t install mine but it’s the same as yours and I have rusting on the shroud edge that meets the unit, not sure what to do about the rust. Thank you
Never took mine off. I think the side panels are screwed to the stove on the back. Regency has manuals for discontinued units on their website. Install instructions might help seeing how it goes together. You could also just sand or wire brush the surround plate in place and paint it with high temp stove paint.
@@ProductiveRecreation thank you so much I will go to the website and check for a manual for mine, great advice thanks again
Thanks for the video. I recently had the chimney sweep come to clean my chimney but I know they never took out the baffle part, as I was in the room when they cleaned. I didn't take it out either as I didn't know about it until your video. Ever since the chimney sweep came I'm getting a lot of smoke kicking back into the room. Could this be why? I'm thinking all that soot they swept out of the chimney is probably just sitting on top of the baffle. Curious what you think.
Yes, if there was any creosote that was cleaned from the chimney it would have come down and be sitting on the back of the baffle. I’m surprised your sweep didn’t remove it. If I didn’t, my chimney sweep would have. Debris could easily be obstructing the flue exit resulting in the back puff of smoke. Unfortunately, taking down the baffle now will be a messy affair.
@@ProductiveRecreation Thanks. I'm thinking removing those airtubes first might be a good move so I can more carefully bring the baffle down. I have a single baffle, not a pair like you have.
@@KipCount Check your manual. You probably only want to remove the front one because the baffle is supported on the tubes. Grab the tube with vice grips and tap to the side to pop one end free, then slide it out.
@@ProductiveRecreation Thanks. I noticed yesterday when looking at it that my front air tube actually inserts on one side and lifts on the other, meaning, I SHOULD be able to just lift out the left side and then pull it to the left and get it out. Then hopefully I can tilt the baffle enough to slide it out. I'm fulling expecting an avalanche of black soot and ash to fall on me. I appreciate you answering my questions, it's a huge help.
Yes that's exactly what's going on. The soot is blocking the smoke from going out. It's almost impossible to be sure to get all the soot out without taking that baffle out
Metal pail is smaller and easier to use. Rarely will you have enough ash to over fill pail.
Could this be why my blower fan is not working?
Not sure what you are pointing to as a possible cause. If the blower doesn't work on the auto setting (but runs in manual), it could be a problem with the temperature switch, or excessive ash buildup in the firebox insulating the bottom of the stove body and keeping it from getting (and staying) warm enough for the blower to run. If it doesn't run at all (in auto or manual), it could be internal wiring or power supply, or an issue with the motor. Regency has a great warranty on the insert, but unfortunately the blower warranties are short. Makes sense given the blower operates in a tough environment and gets fouled with dirt and ash if not cleaned periodically, contributing to wear. I have another video on cleaning the blower. Good to clean it a couple times a year if burning and using it 24/7 during heating season.
I've had a Regency woodstove for almost three years and it still doesn't work. Regency won't talk to owners, only dealers. Total crap.
How does a wood stove not work? Unfortunately with stoves, they are (usually) simple and it is more likely bad install than a bad stove. The exception is catalytic stoves and some hybrids… but even then they usually aren’t bad to troubleshoot if the issue is the stove. I have a Regency i1500 that I’m not super pleased with its performance, but it does work, where working means I can build a fire and produce heat. Having had multiple stove setups, I can attest it would be hard for a manufacturer to troubleshoot every setup (they’re all different) - since the dealer is the one who set it up, they are best suited to address it. A good dealer is really important.
@@ProductiveRecreationOne day it just started blowing smoke and flame into the house when the door was opened. Had the chimney cleaned, make no difference.
The installer came and looked at it, and has no idea how it is doing that. Chimney is clear, and cold air is coming in from the fresh air intake, but it just won't burn correctly.
Seems really odd that it worked for a while and then just stopped overnight.
Still waiting to hear back from Regency.
@@Kriss_L Downdraft. Does opening a window make a difference? Do you have an outside air connection?
@@ProductiveRecreation Windows, doors, open or closed makes no difference. Supply air comes in from under the house (and blows out through the draft control lever slot - which everyone tells me is normal).
@@Kriss_L So it sounds like you have an outside air connection to the stove then. If there is no blockage anywhere in the stove or chimney, the downdraft occurs because the pressure inside the house is lower than the pressure outside, and the chimney/stove is functioning as an air inlet to the house instead of a vent. Air moves from higher to lower pressure. Do you have any sort of exhaust fan running in your house? Is the stove drafting ok when the stove door is closed, or does the fire smolder and smoke come out the air intake? Just trying to get a better sense of the situation to see if I can help… (I’m currently putting together material for a video on outside air connections and chimney draft and whether outdoor air is needed). Occasional smoke spillage is common, but it shouldn’t be the norm. I have excellent draft in my chimney and my Woodstock Ideal Steel still spills smoke sometimes when I reload it.