Fireplaces Wood Burning Stoves
Wood stoves are stylish and modern, and they can be used to complement a variety home styles. They're a powerful heating source and can radiate heat throughout the room.
Modern wood burning stoves have been EPA certified for their high efficiency in heating and less particle emissions. These efficiency levels can be increased by operating the air controls correctly.
Energy Efficiency
Wood stoves are an excellent source of heat that can be used to supplement your current heating system. Additionally, they are extremely efficient heaters with some models being nearly as efficient as your furnace or oil-burning appliance. Modern stoves are designed to maximize the amount of heat produced by each piece wood. This means you won't need to purchase as much firewood and can have the warmth of a fire throughout winter.
Stoves that are certified by the EPA burn very cleanly, and reduce emissions and waste by burning for longer and using less fuel. This is in contrast to older fireplaces that rely on open flames and burning, which produce waste, pollute the air and can cause dust to contaminate your home.
The EPA certification for your wood stove will ensure that it complies with the highest safety and efficiency standards. It also lets you get a tax credit on the purchase of a stove that is certified, helping you save money while cutting down on your energy bills.
Wood stoves can save you the high costs of electricity and gas charged by big energy companies. You'll still be paying for your wood supply however the price fluctuations are likely to be less severe than the price increases you'd have to endure when you depend on an energy company.
A wood stove can also be used to provide warmth to your home in the event of power outages. You can keep your home warm when the power goes off during a snow storm by using a wood stove to warm your kitchen and living area. In some cases, the chimney on the stove can be used to vent hot water through the wall to a hot water tank inside your home for more warmth.
If your wood-burning fireplace isn't properly adequately insulated, you may lose heat and cause drafts. This issue can be solved by installing an insulated liner to your wood-burning stove. This will not only help you save energy, but also prolong the life of your stove because it stops heat from going through the chimney.
Cleanliness
Wood stoves can be a great way for you to conserve energy while remaining warm. However, they produce plenty of soot. Clean stoves are essential to ensure your home is safe and healthy. To achieve this, you should clean your stove at least once a week and your chimney at least once per year. Clean stoves ensure that it has adequate air flow and is safer to use.
The first step to clean your stove is to clean out the ash pan. This is done by dumping the ashes into a dustpan and then putting them in a non-combustible trash bag or bin. If your fireplace has a andirons or grates, clean them with a brush and broom, and then dispose of the ashes in the same way. After that, clean the stove's front and any other surfaces you want to clean using a soft cloth. You can also use the opportunity to clean your ash tray or re-line it with new liners available at your local hardware store.
After your stove has been cleaned the next step is to clean any remaining creosote from the fireplace's walls. This is best done with an broom that has a hard-bristled, beginning as high up as you can and working downwards. If you have a vacuum cleaner with an attachment that is hard-bristled it is possible to use this to clean up any loose soot.
If needed, you must also remove any obstructions from your chimney. This could include twigs, branches leaves, fruits or even nesting materials for small animals. (These animals are known to make nests in stove pipes and chimneys!) Depending the location you live in, your chimney may also be prone to debris from the wind such as leaves or sand.
It is recommended that you inspect your chimney every year and to replace your catalytic filters every 1-4years. You should also have your chimney cleaned by a professional when necessary. These routine tasks can help to prevent dangerous gases like carbon monoxide as well as fires from entering your home.
Convenience
Wood burning stoves offer warmth and a warm atmosphere that electric or gas fireplaces can't beat. Whether free standing or installed into the wall, there are a variety of styles and designs to suit your home. There is nothing better than cuddling up with a crackling fireplace on a cold winter night in southeast NY.
A wood stove will help you save money on your energy costs. It's also a good option when you live in a smoke control zone (most of London and many major cities are).
Stoves are a fantastic way to heat your home. They can be used either as a primary source for heating or as a supplementary source of heating. The amount of heat they produce is contingent on the size of the room, how quickly the fire burns, and the amount of air flow around it. If you plan to make use of your stove to heat your home, it is important to think about the quality and style of logs you buy.
Locally sourced wood can help you reduce your costs while reducing the carbon footprint of your stove. However splitting, stacking and hauling logs can be a significant time consuming and back-breaking task in the absence of the right equipment. Many homeowners opt for an electric log heater in their homes to avoid the hassle of gathering, chopping, and storage of wood.
Modern wood stoves are more efficient and green than traditional open-fire stoves. This means they must to meet the requirements of the government on emissions, and they have catalytic combustor, which assists in keeping the wood burning longer, starts combustion at a lower temperature, and reduces the amount of pollutant emissions.
It is still necessary to keep your stove in good condition. This means emptying the out the ash that has been accumulated in the stove, having your flue and chimney checked and cleaning the glass door and making sure there are enough dry logs to fuel it. However, these needs for maintenance are lower than what you'd need to pay for energy to operate your heating system.
A wood stove could be dangerous for children and pets, who may get too close to the fire. A stray spark could burn them if they touch the glass or flames of your stove. We suggest installing a safety gate to keep children and pets away from the flame.
Aesthetics
Wood burning stoves can add a lovely ambiance to any room. When dressed up with a chic mantel and stunning tiling, they become the centerpiece of any living space. A fireplace constructed with bricks, stacked stones and veneer can look amazing. Alternatively, freestanding stoves offer numerous options for homeowners trying to find a style that fits their space and budget.
Fireplaces need to be swept regularly to remove any particulates that are lodged in the chimney. These particles can ignite again and cause fires to become dangerous. They can also block the chimney, which is dangerous and could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Regular use of fireplaces requires a continuous supply. This can be time-consuming and expensive to maintain.
Stoves do not need to be cleaned or swept like fireplaces. This saves homeowners time and money, while also eliminating the necessity for a chimney liner. Stoves don't produce more carbon monoxide than fireplaces. They only release a small amount of carbon monoxide that is pushed into the atmosphere by hot gases as the fire is burning.
A wood stove has a sealed combustion chamber, meaning sparks aren't as big of a danger to pets and children as fireplaces can be. It is nevertheless recommended that fireplaces and wood stoves have screens or doors installed, as sparks can still erupt from the fire and cause injuries and property damage. Stoves should be kept at a specific distance from any combustible materials, like wallpaper and plasterboard.
The EPA has set emissions standards that limit how much pollution a new stove could produce in an hour. The EPA demands that chimneys are swept at least once a year in order to ensure that they are in good shape and free of cracks. A chimney liner is recommended to ensure that the flue vents properly.
The environmental benefits of a wood stove are many. Wood is a renewable, eco-friendly source of energy that can be harvested and grown within a reasonable period of time. Oak, hickory and cherry are just some of the varieties of trees that can be used as firewood. The cutting and then processing the wood into firewood takes 20-30 years. It's also a resource that is sustainable since after the tree has been cut down, it can be planted again.