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Buying a Large Wood Burning Stove A large wood-burning stove is an excellent addition to any rustic cabin. But, it is important to keep it away of flammable items like carpets to prevent fire hazards. Make sure you use dried or seasoned wood to get more time to burn. Lastly, be sure to purchase a wood stove that is certified for your home. Heats Large Spaces Wood stoves are designed to warm spaces and based on the size and style they can efficiently warm the entire home. The price of the stove can range anywhere from $400 to over $4,000. The price of the stove itself can range from $400 to over $4,000. The ideal place to put an enormous wood burning stove is usually the main space where families gather to eat and relax. This is a convenient location to store the wood stove because it doesn't require you to carry logs from one place of the home to another, making it easier to stay warm in any room. Wood stoves can be put in within bedrooms, however it is important to consider the possibility of a draft. When buying a large wood stove, it is important to consider the overall square footage of the space and the way in which the floor plan is laid out. The larger models are often the most efficient choice to heat a whole house, as they produce more heat. This is particularly important for homes with open floor designs. These are becoming more popular as families seek to reduce costs for energy while enhancing comfort. It is possible to heat an entire home with a single wood stove. However, it will take more time and attention than a smaller model. The trick is to size the stove and ensure that it has enough sources of heat for the area. If the stove is too small, it will burn less wood and could be forced to run slow, smoldering fires in order to keep the room from becoming too hot. The quality of the wood utilized can also affect the capacity of the stove to efficiently heat a large area. Different kinds of wood are made equal, with certain species having a higher BTU content per pound than other. A best practice is to use denser woods like oak and hickory. They are more expensive but burn longer. Regularly cleaning the stove and vent will avoid the risk of creosote accumulating and a fire. No electricity needed Wood stoves do not require electricity to burn wood and create heat. They do not emit carbon into the air like fossil fuels. They are a great alternative to energy for your home, and are particularly beneficial in power outages. Many people are astonished when they learn that a wood-burning stove doesn't require any electrical supply. This is because it uses the natural process of generating heat from wood, not electricity or gas that is produced artificially. This is a great benefit for the environment and your wallet. If you are planning to purchase wood stoves, make sure to inquire with your local authorities prior to installation. Certain municipalities have restrictions or prohibitions on the installation especially in new construction homes. You may also find that there are days when it is not appropriate to use a wood stove due to the high levels of air pollution. Make sure to check with the EPA, individual states, and private groups for daily updates on the quality of air. There are a variety of wood stoves. The most popular is the non-catalytic style, which burns the smoke normally escaping through the chimney. This kind of stove is less likely to require maintenance and can keep your house warmer longer than catalytic wood stoves, which needs more regular maintenance. If you are considering a wood stove, take into consideration its log capacity and firebox size. The larger the firebox is larger, the more wood it will hold. It can also produce more heat. Select a stove that has a 6” diameter chimney that is able to handle the size of your firewood. Some wood stoves include blowers that distribute heat throughout the room. While a blower does not technically require electricity, you will still require a power source should you plan to add one to a wood stove. Installing your stove by a professional is essential so that it meets local safety and building codes. Eco-Friendly Wood burning stoves make the perfect eco-friendly option since they lower the amount of harmful gases that are released into the air. It is important to make sure that your stove is clean, and follow the proper procedure. You should only burn wood that is dry, seasoned, or dry kiln dried. The chimney should be cleaned on a regular basis and the flue should be opened whenever needed to ensure that combustion continues and reduce smoke. Install a carbon monoxide alarm or detector in the area in which the stove is being used. Carbon monoxide is poisonous to you if it enters the air. Modern stoves are as eco-friendly as they can be. Many meet or exceed the strict Ecodesign standards introduced in 2023. If you own an older stove that doesn't meet these requirements, then it may be the time to upgrade to a new model. The Henley Hazlewood, for example is in line with the latest standards for environmental protection while maintaining a traditional design and style. The stove features an expansive window that can watch the flames dance. fireplaces wood burning stoves that are certified to meet the Ecodesign standard have secondary and tertiary intakes to help prevent the fire from being exhausted of oxygen. They are highly efficient and reach very hot temperatures that reduce the amount of smoke that is produced. They can be up to three times more efficient than open fires and can therefore be run at less cost. When you purchase logs for your wood stove, you should ensure that they are coming from a sustainable source and that they have been legally harvested. This can be accomplished by looking for the Woodsure 'Ready to Burn' Seal of Approval. This means that the wood is properly seasoned or kiln-dried and has been responsibly sourced. You can also help preserve the environment by planting more trees than you take in. You can aid in reversing the process of deforestation and its negative effects by doing so. In actual fact, there are now more trees growing in the U.S than they did a century ago, thanks to the Forest Service's requirement that harvesters plant more trees than they harvest. Easy to maintain A large wood burning stove is fairly easy to maintain if well maintained. The chimney, ash pan and firebox must be regularly cleaned. A broom brush can be used to clean the ash from the ash pan. Fireplace tools such as tongs or scoops may be purchased to make the job easier. This is a crucial step to maintain your new stove as if burning ashes build up, it can make lighting a fire more difficult and also can smoke up the entire room if not frequently cleaned. Stove thermometers can also be extremely useful in maintaining your stove. They are easy to use and enable you to check the temperature of your stove, and make sure that it is not getting too hot or cold. This will allow you to save money by only using the wood needed to heat your home. In order to get the most heat out of your wood burning stove, you should only burn seasoned and dried wood. It burns cleaner and more efficiently than unseasoned or fresh logs due to its less moisture. Dry wood emits less smoke and keeps your home's air more clean. Based on the type of wood you will be using in your stove, it is an excellent idea to rotate your logs regularly so that they don't all on one side. Rotating the logs ensures that they're all burned and that your stove is operating at its full capacity. Also, you should ensure that your wood burning stove is as far from combustible materials as possible. This will stop any fires or accidents from occurring in your home. You can buy a protective wall for your stove or, in the event that this is not an option, you should place it at minimum 36” away from the ceiling and wall.