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What do I need to know before buying a wood burning stove?

The main things to look for when buying a wood stove are:

• Wood burning, multi fuel or pellet stove.
• Freestanding or insert.
• Steel or cast iron body.
• Size & heat output.
• Efficiency.
• EPA Certified or DEFRA Approved.
• Catalytic & non-catalytic.
• Airwash.

What type of wood burning stove is best?

Buyer’s Guide: The Best Wood Stoves

• Ashley Hearth Wood-Burning Stove.
• Summers Heat Smartstove Wood Stove.
• US Stove Logwood EPA-Certified Wood Stove.
• Englander Wood Stove.
• Pacific Energy Alderlea T4 Classic Wood Stove.
• Hearthstone Heritage Soapstone Wood Stove.
• Vermont Castings Encore 2in1 Wood Stove.
• Lopi Endeavor Wood Stove.

What is the lifespan of a wood burning stove?

10 to 20 years
The average life of a wood-burning stove is 10 to 20 years.

What is the cost of installing a wood burning stove?

The average cost to install a wood stove is $1,200 to $4,500. A wood burning stove costs $400 to $3,500, while a wood stove insert runs $1,200 to $3,400. Wood stove installation costs $250 to $800 for labor, and installing a ventilation system or chimney costs $300 to $3,500.

How big should my wood stove be?

As a basic benchmark, a small wood stove will heat less than 500 sq. ft., a medium wood stove will heat between 500 – 1,000 sq. ft, a large wood stove will heat between 1,000 – 2,200 sq. ft., and an extra-large wood stove will heat over 2,200+ sq.

Are newer wood stoves more efficient?

Today’s wood stove models feature improved safety and efficiency–they produce almost no smoke, minimal ash, and require less firewood. While older uncertified stoves release 15 to 30 grams of smoke per hour, new EPA-certified stoves produce no more than 4.5 grams per hour.

Do wood burning stoves need servicing?

Servicing is an extremely important part of keeping your wood or multi-fuel stove running safeley and efficiently. All manufacturers state that their appliances should be swept and serviced at least once a year.

Do you need permission to install a wood burning stove?

There is much misconception around installing a wood burning stove and whether you need planning permission or not. Historically you may need some kind of clearance from your local authority, but with new updated changed, vast majority of cases need no formal permission.

Do you need building regulations for a wood burning stove?

There is no legal requirement or stove building regulation that states that you to have a flue liner in your chimney if it is in good condition. However, they are strongly advised by most HETAS installers for both safety and performance reasons. Some of these are: Improved draw.

What size stove should I buy?

As a rule of thumb, divide the cubic space by 14 and this will give you a KW output needed for the room. If your room needs a wood burner between 4-6 KW then you need a small wood burning stove. If your room needs a wood burner between 7-9 KW then you need a medium wood burning stove.

What size wood-burning stove do I Need?

Purchase a small wood-burning stove if you live in a cabin. If you live in a cabin or in a 1- or 2-room home that’s smaller than 1,500 square feet (140 m 2 ), you can get by with a small stove that doesn’t provide much in the way of heating power. To heat your small home, purchase a small stove that’s less than 2 cubic feet (0.057 m 3) in volume.

How do I choose the best wood stove dealers?

Look for a stove dealer. Once you have determined the factors needed for a wood stove, look for a reputable wood stove dealer. Check with the Better Business Bureau to find certified dealers, or ask the dealer to provide proof of certification. A reputable dealer will be certified by the National Fireplace Institute.

Is a wood burning stove a good investment?

Sharing is caring! If you’re considering wood heat, here are a few things you should know before you invest in a wood burning stove, wood fireplace insert or wood cookstove. With rising fuel costs, wood heat can be a money saving investment, but you need to plan ahead and make good choices.

How much smoke does a wood stove produce?

New clean air standards have set a high bar, restricting wood stove smoke emissions to only 2.0 grams/hour. But some manufacturers are still trying to squeeze out their old units before the deadline. To get the cleanest and most efficient burn, look for wood burning stoves for sale with EPA listed emissions below 2.0 g/hr.