Wood Stoves

huntingrl asked:


I’m looking for the best, reasonably priced wood stove insert to replace my fireplace. What is the best one for my 1800 sqft home? And, where is the best place (maybe online) to get one? They are terribly expensive in the small town where I live. Also, anything I NEED to know before buying and having one installed?

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Paul Wilkinson asked:


As gas and oil prices rise through the roof there has never been a better time to look at heating your home using wood logs as fuel.

New developments in wood stove technology has helped increase burning efficiency and control plus there are many wood stoves designed these days that will sit comfortable in any living room environment.

From traditional country cottage styles to sleek uber-modern works of art they bring a real warmth to your home and, if fitted with boilers, use the generated energy to heat radiators in other rooms.

Nothing beats the colour and atmosphere of a flickering real fire but if you are thinking about using wood logs on a wood stove to heat your home it’s vital you plan ahead to ensure your stove works efficiently.

A lined chimney offers safety and helps ensure the ‘pull’ is just right to ensure your fuel burns well - not too little (smoking and difficult to start) or too much (racing through your fuel stocks and costing you a fortune).

Once you are sure your wood stove is correctly fitted and the chimney ‘pull’ is efficient as possible, it is vital to source the best possible wood logs you can find.

This is easier said than done. It is impossible to put into words to difference between unseasoned and seasoned firewood. Unseasoned wood logs are difficult to get lit, using up lots of kindling and firelighters. Once a flame has established it can take up to two hours before the fire is roaring well enough to heat up the water in the boilers and pumping round the radiators heating your home. Having to tend a struggling fire on a cold winter’s night for a couple of hours before you can begin to feel any heat in your radiators is nobody’s idea of fun. What

What’s even worse is that, if the wood fuel is really bad ie ‘green’ (full of sap having only recently been chopped) or damp (having been incorrectly stored) you can find yourself tending the fire all night, the radiators never get up to a decent temperature and it can quite easily go out and you have to start all over again. It also soots up your snd chand chimney, reducing the stove’s efficiency, making it even more difficult to heat your home as the winter months drag on.

Believe me - I’ve been there - and have the blankets to prove it!

However, well seasoned wood sparks up quickly and is crackling and burning at a very hot temperature in no time. Within 20 minutes the pumps kicks in, the radiators are red hot and with no smoke or fumes the fire looks gorgeous crackling away. More importantly, it can be left unattended for long periods of time and you don’t use as nearly as much wood. Over the winter months, this can mean a considerable cost saving.

The thought of stacking wood, fetching it to the house, stacking it near the fire, messing around with firelighters and kindling may have put many people off already but doing it right can save on a lot of the hassle.

In an ideal world you have have enough wood logs to last a winter that have been stacked and left to season for two years. To heat a house using up to 8 radiators we are talking about 20 tons of well seasoned wood.

What tends to happen is that people buy the wood in hoping to throw it straight on the fire. You can buy seasoned wood but it may have only been left to season for six months which isn’t enough to maximise burning efficiency. Basically, the longer the wood has seasoned the better it will burn and the less you will use making your house warmer and your wallet happier.

So my advice is - be prepared at least 12 months in advance, ensure you have adequate, covered wood storage space and source a good and reliable wood logs supplier.



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David Fishman asked:


A wood stove is a device, which is normally used in the kitchens for the heating of food, keeping it warm and making it palatable. Some antique wooden stoves can be used for the purpose of heating and cooking even today. Wood stoves are used for household cooking needs as well as for heating purposes.

One of the purposes of a wood burning stove was to enclose the fire so to generate more heat and make the heating more efficient. A wood stove is often used for heating rooms or cooking food.

They are made up of cast iron and other strong metals and are sturdy enough to handle the amount of heat generated. A stove uses other sources of fuel to burn and make heat, many use wood or pellets. Wood stoves are also used to heat homes apart from their cooking function. Some come with glass panes that can handle the heat but adds a nice touch when you see the flame.

It is important to know what types of fuel your particular type of burning stove can use and what cannot be used safely. When purchasing a pellet stove or a wood burning stove, there are many factors to consider before making the purchase. There are a few things to think about before purchasing and installing a wood burning stove in your home. After calculating the installation space understanding how to keep all the combustible items safe you need to hook up the chimney so the smoke is directed to the outside.

Want something different than carrying in wood, cutting wood and storing it, then try out the new pellet stoves, you can store the pellet easily, there is no cutting, no mess, but it gives you the feel of a wood burning stove. When looking at wood stoves and pellet stoves the pellet stoves are a little more expensive but the plus side is that they come ready to use, they are cleaner and easier to use. This is 20% less efficient than wood pellet or corn stoves. Pellet stoves are very easy to use, you don’t need to cut wood all you need to do is open the bag of pellets and poor them in, the auger will move the pellets as needed to be burned. Pellet stoves have a mechanical part that feeds the fire when needed; you do not have to go near the hot flame. You can get the pellets anywhere today, most of the major hardware stores carry the easily to carry bags. Stove are cheaper and you can use them with a cheaper fuel source such as pellets, firewood or any other type of materials.

Antique wood stoves are collectors items that are very valuable to some people. There are many different types of antique wood stoves available. Today you can find the stoves in local household stores, furniture stores and many stores that sell antiques.

Some of the older wood stoves are considered antiques, and many people use these pieces as decoration purposes only. Many antique pieces from the past are available for sale today in different antique shops and on the Internet.



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zzHoUnDzz asked:


I would like to install a wood burner stove but not if it will kill Mom’s parakeet.

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greg p asked:


i am looking at an atlantis model 60 wood stove and am wondering if they are any good ?

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guj1982 asked:


This question is for those of you who use wood pellet stoves. What’s the price trend for the pellets? Are they cheaper or more expensive as compared to last year or the year before? Do you have trouble finding the pellets you need? Do you use it as a primary heating source or secondary? If secondary, why?
This question is for people who live in the U.S., especially those live in the Mid-Atlantic states. Thank you.

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SweetMisery asked:


what about wood furnaces? i just installed one in my home and was wondering if the wood furnaces qualify. becuz all i can find info on is wood stoves.

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T Agee asked:


There’s little better than the comfort of a wood stove. Wood stoves have been around for centuries and they are proving to be just as popular today as they were a hundred years ago. One reason for this is the advances in technology. Wood stoves of today produce less smoke than wood stoves of old, and they produce less mess as well. Another reason why they continue to be popular today is that they come in such a wide variety of styles that finding one to fit into the décor of your home is easier than ever.

Before you buy a wood stove, however, there are a few things to keep king mind. The first one is where you plan to put the stove. Remember that they can produce quite a lot of heat, and so you will want to install it where you need it most. Many people opt to put their stoves in a centralized location in the house so that the heat radiates equally to all parts.

Another thing to keep in mind is that you can actually cook on your stove. Of course they did that in the past, but there’s no reason why you couldn’t do that today as well. If you spend a lot of time in your kitchen anyway, why not kill two birds with one stone and use it for both heating and cooking purposes? If you love a lively kitchen, the stove will also be a natural magnet for anyone in the house looking for comfort and warmth.

The variety of styles available these days is astonishing. Of course some will want the old-fashioned look, and you will have no problem finding stoves with that type of design. Perhaps you would like to recreate the times you remembered from you own home as a kid, or maybe even your grandparents’ house.

But in addition to the old wood stoves that nearly all of us remember and love, wood stoves also come in more modern designs. Although just as practical as the traditional design, these newer designs are meant to fit right in with more modern décor. You will find these sleek and modern pieces can even add a lot of style to your home.

The last major aspect to consider when buying a stove is the size. As with designs, there are a number of different choices to choose from. One thing you will want to be sure of is that you find a stove that will allow ample space around it for walking. The heat that a stove can generate isn’t something that you want to constantly be avoiding. If you have children, you might also want to purchase a guard to go around the stove.

No matter what you’re looking for in a stove, these days there’s surely something out on the market that meets your needs perfectly - large or small, old-fashioned or modern, you will be happy to cozy up to your stove on a cold winter night, possibly just like your ancestors did even centuries ago.



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Hillary4Prez asked:


The state has passed legislation that forbids wood burning stoves and furnaces to operate with no visable plume.

This is a far greater regulation that the State has for oil burning furnaces.

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David Fishman asked:


Checking the authenticity and usability of the wood stoves needs to be checked before making any purchase. Wood stoves were used in ancient America for many household and general purposes. A wood stove is a device, which is normally used in the kitchens for the heating of food, keeping it warm and making it palatable. A wood stove is often used for heating rooms or cooking food. Purchasing a free standing wood stove is a great way for anyone who doesn’t want the hassle of building in the stove, this makes it easier if you decide to remove. A pellet-stove is very efficient because the pellets that are used are made from scraps of wood and compressed together.

Many wood stove that insert into the fireplace have fans that can blow the warm air and not the smoke into the rooms, this is a great way of getting more heat into the house. The primary reason for installing a wood stove insert rather than a stand alone stove is to utilize an existing fireplace, however there are additional benefits. A stove insert which is installed into an existing brick or stone fireplace will certainly be more efficient than a stand alone unit located within the room. Using glass doors that covers the front of a fireplace is a great way of stopping the heat from escaping, this reduces the heat from escaping but does not stop it completely.

An outdoor wood burning furnace is most well known for its ability to heat on a low budget. This low-cost heating is often most beneficial to homeowners. Wood heat is a comfortable way of heating your home but it does take some safety knowledge and precautions to do so safely. Heat is something that every home needs; unfortunately, it is sometimes difficult to afford.

Buying a certified stove completely reduces the chances of your chimney catching fire. Try to keep the chimney clean, over the years the chimney will accumulate creosote and this can cause a fire if not cleaned frequently. The chimney must be checked for an excess of soot deposited on its inside. The most convenient and preferable location for the installation of the chimney is the center of the house. Every pot belly stove has a chimney that is attached to let the smoke out.

The cost of heating with wood is relatively inexpensive. Many wood stoves come with a lot of accessories but you will need to purchase them because they are not given in the package when the stove is purchased. This adds a personal touch to the customers’ wood stove as they can use the leg piece of their choice. Wood stoves come with a nice feature that catches the ashes it is called the ash drawer. Check the manufacturers warranty on all stoves and make sure this is sufficient for your use, many manufactures have a limited warranty period. With its fine design and elegance, a contemporary wood stove is sure to add style and class to any room. Wood stoves were used in ancient America for many household and general purposes.



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