What to Look for When Purchasing a Wood Burning Stove

A wood-burning stove would look great in a room where you, your family, or visitors spend the most time, but if you don't already have a fireplace, the most common place to start is within your home's existing fireplace.

Because wood stoves can be the focal point of any room, selecting the right location is essential. People should be able to enjoy the sight of the flames as well as the warmth of the stove. Because a wood-burning stove will be installed as a semi-permanent fixture, it is customary to arrange furniture in a room around the fireplace.

2.Size

An average home can be heated extremely well with a smaller unit. Larger homes, depending on their layout, may require multiple or even larger units. It is also necessary to consider how much of the house will be heated. Even though most homeowners will want to heat the entire house, some choose to use a small unit for one or two rooms. It is typically ideal in older drafty homes because current heating systems sometimes fail to adequately heat distant rooms. Before visiting your local wood stove retailer, make sure you are familiar with the size and even the age of the home. This information will assist their staff in locating the best options for your case.

3.Wood Storage

The ability to store a large amount of wood for use during the colder months increases the efficiency of a wood stove. Proper wood storage should be considered before purchasing a unit because it is always important. Whether the homeowner plans to cut their own wood or buy cut wood from a third party, the wood must be kept dry. The woodcutter requires a large space to store both seasoned and unseasoned wood. A covered area to keep the wood dry, as well as an elevated platform to allow it to breathe while being stored, are both necessary components of proper outdoor storage.

4.Efficiency

Higher efficiency means less money spent on wood, less time spent lugging and chopping wood, and a more environmentally friendly end product. Several manufacturers choose not to disclose their efficiencies due to the inefficiency and waste of older wood stoves. To get the most bang for your buck, look for wood stoves with an efficiency rating of 70% or higher. An efficient wood stove reduces the amount of chopping, stacking, and trips to the woodpile during winter storms.

If you are unsure about kW, you should do some research because the heat output of the stove is measured in kW. A good rule of thumb is that one kilowatt-hour will provide approximately 3500 BTUs over time. The precise amount will vary depending on how effective your appliance is. Many stoves, for example, are inefficient when they are simply turning on or off! As a result, if your stove claims to be 30 kW, you should expect to consume approximately one kilowatt-hour. The storage capacity or hopper size refers

to the amount of fuel that can be fed into the appliance before it needs to be completely refilled. This varies greatly depending on the type and size of stove you purchase.

6.Freestanding Stove versus Fireplace Insert

The two main types of wood stoves available for purchase are freestanding stoves and fireplace inserts. Freestanding stoves are frequently built-in areas without pre-existing stone fireplaces, such as on a brick or tile floor or a store-bought hearth pad. These stoves can be ordered in a variety of configurations, including high on a tower or pedestal or low to the ground with legs. Although some freestanding stoves can be installed as hearth mounts in masonry fireplaces, fireplace inserts are the best option for fully integrating a wood heater into a fireplace.

Conclusion

A wood-burning stove is an excellent choice for anyone looking for the perfect home heating source. They were designed to be the focal point of the home as well as one of the most efficient heating sources. Today, homeowners can choose from a wide range of designs and styles that precisely match their preferences. Even if the electricity grid disrupts other heat sources, you can still get heat when you need it. Every year, the demand for these products grows, so get your new wood-burning stove now and enjoy radiant heat whenever you need it. Please browse our selection of wood-burning stoves.