Hi James,

i have had the same problem for over a year since replacing my chimney
from clay tile to stainless steel. any more ideas?

I'm not sure what would cause the smell in your installation.

In my case, it seems to be due to dust that settles on the heater over the
summer. It will burn off after a warm fire or two and the smell goes away.
However, if I take the time to clean the heat shields and wipe down the
woodstove, I can start my first fires without any smell.

Anthony Watson
www.watsondiy.com
www.mountainsoftware.com