@Robby334 The gas version is entirely different from the solid fuel one in the video. Gas versions should be serviced by a qualified service engineer. Mind you, so should the solid fuel version.
This brings back memories of our old solid fuel AGA back home. In a way I miss it. But then again I don't miss the mess or the fact that in the summer it made the house to hot to live in since it was always on. Still it beats the all of the toy ranges they sell here in Canada.
Thanks for the advice mate, gave it all a good clean and removed the barrel and found it was packed up with ash. also had the chimney swept and the aga is going a treat again.
@Darylc992 I had this at one point. I changed fuel type, and my AGA didn't like it. You may have a build up of sooty mess in the areas shown in the vid, or in your chimney, but is basically poor draw at some point in your system. But seriously, don't use a vacuum, its dangerous, and if using the right fuel shouldn't need doing very often at all.
@b777boy Make sure you check out the other videos [where the aga is cold]. It has been pointed out to me that cleaning it when it's up & running is unwise and, possibly, 'mad'.
@sdumat This aga lives on solid fuel 'nuts'. ie no wood, standard coal or other combustibles: only solid fuel such as excell. From your coal merchant, ask what he suggests and try a bag of each suggestion. Some agas like certain products only [mine likes excell] .
@buster477 Been an AGA owner for around a year now! Refurbished and re-built a 1950's model Running mine on Taybrite at first, none of the above ritual was necessary. A different coalman sold me 'Taybrite equivalent' - Stovebrite, and after a short while we were bunged. Several clean-ups and a chimney sweep later, and back on Taybrite, we are burning clean again, no fumes leaking from hotspot. I can't believe you are doing this weekly! There is something soooo wrong with your chimney.
@sdumat The biggest mistake I ever made [regarding the Aga] was to fit a new chimney [aka flue]. The problems that led to frequent cleaning started with the old flue but got worse and worse with the new one. I think my problems relate to the airflow around the building so I'm eager to find a chimney expert - should one exist in the entire world!
why do you just have to use a henry?
williamhodges1 5 months ago
does a GAS aga need the same cleaning?
Robby334 1 year ago
@Robby334 The gas version is entirely different from the solid fuel one in the video. Gas versions should be serviced by a qualified service engineer. Mind you, so should the solid fuel version.
buster477 1 year ago
This brings back memories of our old solid fuel AGA back home. In a way I miss it. But then again I don't miss the mess or the fact that in the summer it made the house to hot to live in since it was always on. Still it beats the all of the toy ranges they sell here in Canada.
TALKCalgary 1 year ago
is'nt best to do this when its cold? your henry hoover might catch fire or you might!
moran68 1 year ago
what is an aga?
cool2000cool 1 year ago
Thanks for the advice mate, gave it all a good clean and removed the barrel and found it was packed up with ash. also had the chimney swept and the aga is going a treat again.
Darylc992 1 year ago
I have a solid fuel aga and find that smoke leaks from the filler plug, i think it could be the barrel that needs cleaning?
Darylc992 2 years ago
This is caused by a poor draw. The best thing to do is clean the entire aga and the 'chimney' [Flue].
buster477 2 years ago
@Darylc992 I had this at one point. I changed fuel type, and my AGA didn't like it. You may have a build up of sooty mess in the areas shown in the vid, or in your chimney, but is basically poor draw at some point in your system. But seriously, don't use a vacuum, its dangerous, and if using the right fuel shouldn't need doing very often at all.
sdumat 1 year ago
Good work thanks! We've just bought a house with an aga and can't find solid fuel service info anywhere, really appreciate it thanks...
b777boy 2 years ago
@b777boy Make sure you check out the other videos [where the aga is cold]. It has been pointed out to me that cleaning it when it's up & running is unwise and, possibly, 'mad'.
I'm qualified to do this however coz I am mad.
buster477 2 years ago
Will do that, Thanks
Darylc992 2 years ago
What do you burn in your Aga? Any tips on lighting it gratefully recieved, as I'm about to become the owner of one, thanks.
sdumat 2 years ago
@sdumat This aga lives on solid fuel 'nuts'. ie no wood, standard coal or other combustibles: only solid fuel such as excell. From your coal merchant, ask what he suggests and try a bag of each suggestion. Some agas like certain products only [mine likes excell] .
buster477 1 year ago
@buster477 Been an AGA owner for around a year now! Refurbished and re-built a 1950's model Running mine on Taybrite at first, none of the above ritual was necessary. A different coalman sold me 'Taybrite equivalent' - Stovebrite, and after a short while we were bunged. Several clean-ups and a chimney sweep later, and back on Taybrite, we are burning clean again, no fumes leaking from hotspot. I can't believe you are doing this weekly! There is something soooo wrong with your chimney.
sdumat 1 year ago
@sdumat The biggest mistake I ever made [regarding the Aga] was to fit a new chimney [aka flue]. The problems that led to frequent cleaning started with the old flue but got worse and worse with the new one. I think my problems relate to the airflow around the building so I'm eager to find a chimney expert - should one exist in the entire world!
buster477 1 year ago