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Proper Use and Maintenance of a Wood Heater Stove A wood stove provides an ideal place to warm up and can provide warmth to a whole house. Some of these devices emit harmful gasses like creosote which can be dangerous for health and property. It is important to maintain these stoves. Some important things to keep in mind include: avoiding overheating the room and not tampering with the fire and using correctly dried firewood that is properly dried. Fuel Wood stoves can burn a variety fuels which include dry wood as well as manufactured solid fuels, such as briquettes or fire logs. These alternative fuels that burn cleanly are less polluting than traditional household coal and wet wood, so are more sustainable and safer to use. They still emit harmful smoke and gases, and require regular maintenance in order to work at their best. Read the instructions of the manufacturer prior to purchasing or using any kind of fuel. Make sure it's the right fuel for your stove. Incorrect fuel could damage your chimney and stove which can result in costly repairs or voiding the warranty. The use of a fuel that is not approved could be illegal, especially in areas with smoke control. Look for the “Ready to Burn” logo. This indicates that the fuel is within the sulphur limits and smoke emission limits and is sold legally for domestic use. The logo is often placed alongside the price and brand details or on the packaging. Fireplaces And Stoves should be prepared (stored and then split for several months prior to use) or kiln-dried to reduce the moisture content which improves heat output and efficiency in combustion. The kind of wood you choose should also meet your heating needs. Softwoods such as spruce and pine provide good value heat, but hardwoods such as oak and beech produce more hot embers over longer periods. Fruitwoods such as cherry and apple are not just used to heat your home and provide a pleasant aroma. If you have a multi-fuel stove, think about a mixed fuel fire. mixing smokeless briquettes with wood will help keep the flames burning and warm up your home for a longer time. The briquettes are a good backup and can also stop a chimney fire by ensuring that the air is moving. A stove that is maintained will produce more heat and burn less fuel while producing fewer harmful particles. If you have a gas or oil-fired wood stove, make sure it is fitted by a registered installer (on a competent person scheme such as HETAS, APHC, BESCA, Certsure or NAPIT). Regularly serviced appliances are more efficient and protect your health and the environment by preventing harmful emission. Design Wood stoves are a great source of heat, however their design is important to take into consideration. The unwelcome byproducts of combustion, like carbon monoxide and smoke pose a risk to environmental and health impacts. The key to reducing the emissions is to operate with a proper manner and a well-planned design. Modern wood stoves are much more environmentally friendly than older models. All EPA certified stoves must adhere to strict energy efficiency and emission regulations to maximize the amount of heat produced. You can check whether a wood stove is certified by looking for the metal EPA label on the back of the stove or by checking the EPA database. Going to local hearth stores who are knowledgeable about the performance characteristics of their products is an excellent way to learn more about wood stoves and what size and capacity might be the best fit for your home. Controlling the flow of air through the stove is an essential part of EPA emission regulations. The firebox of the stove is surrounded by fireproof walls, and there are air vents in these walls that allow for controlled airflow. The airflow control is necessary to ensure that the combustion process is in the best possible way and that emissions are minimized. Modern stoves often have baffles that prolong the duration of the fire which reduces the amount fumes and harmful gases. Some wood stoves also use a catalytic converter to reduce NOx emissions. This type of system is more expensive and is usually only used in high-end wood stoves. Stoves employ different types of air control systems to regulate the flow of air. The majority of wood stoves still employ a basic passive air supply which requires the owner (you) to operate the stove correctly to get the best performance. Some wood stoves have active air supply systems that are controlled by sensors. These sensors monitor the combustion process and adjust the air supply when needed. One of the biggest advantages of wood stoves is that it does not require electricity to run, which makes it an excellent alternative for heating homes that are isolated or do not have access to a power grid. However, if you do not have a backup heat source to depend on during a power outage or an upcoming snowstorm, a wooden stove should not be your sole option for heating your home. The output of heat Many wood stoves boast their peak heat output in BTUs. This is misleading because the actual output of a wood-burning stove depends on many variables such as the size of the room, and how well it is insulated. The climate can also affect the heat requirements. To keep warm the colder regions require stoves with higher BTU ratings. Other variables that affect the production of heat are the kind of wood used and the frequency of refueling. Dry, seasoned firewood creates more heat than freshly cut and wet logs. A stove fan can also help circulate the heat produced by the wood burner within the room, rather than having the hot air rise. It is important to remember that the highest output of wood heater stoves should not be reached frequently since continuous high fire can cause damage to a stove's innards and can cause carbon monoxide to escape into the home. Regular refueling can also improve the performance of an fireplace. Make sure that the log isn't too large and placed on the glowing embers, so it does not touch the glass or the walls of the stove. Add smaller logs more frequently, rather than waiting too long between additions. High efficiency stoves are designed for a higher heat output with the same amount fuel. This is achieved by prewarming combustion air before heating it and employing other design features. These stoves often produce less smoke, toxins, and carbon monoxide than older models. Some people also opt to install a back boiler stove as part of their heating system. It uses the heat produced by the wood burning stove to heat water in the hot water tank or central heating system, allowing heat to be distributed throughout a home. This is an efficient and cost-effective method of heating the home. However the installation process could take quite a long time. This method requires a separate flue, and the additional energy required to run back boilers will increase the overall running costs of the wood stove. Safety Fireplaces and wood stoves are a convenient and attractive method of heating your home. However, they are not without risk. Sparks and embers could fly out of a fire and ignite furniture or carpeting and a hot chimney can lead to fire damage to the structure of your house. These risks can be avoided by maintaining and using a wood-burning fireplace. To ensure that wood-burning stoves remain safe and in good shape They should be regularly inspected and maintained. This includes inspecting the flue and chimney at least two times each year for signs of wear or rust and cleaning them. The chimney should be inspected for creosote about halfway through the season. This is highly explosive and can lead to a fire in the chimney. When you are buying a wood-burning stove be sure to choose one that is certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or another recognized testing lab. This will guarantee that the stove is built to meet federal safety standards, and is designed to allow proper venting. Also, you should examine the hinges, legs and grates on a stove to ensure they are in good condition and securely attached to the floor. If you decide to install a wood-burning stove inside your cabin, make sure the floor beneath it is reinforced and made from non-combustible material. You can also install a non-combustible tile over your existing flooring when it is fire-proof. Burn only hardwoods that are seasoned and dry. Green and damp wood produces an excessive amount of smoke and creosote. It is a flammable byproduct that can build up in your chimney, releasing toxic chemicals into your home. Do not burn cardboard or paper, trash, or any other combustibles, as they can create dangerous fumes and not even ignite. Do not “over-fire” your wood stove, i.e. create a bigger fire than the stove is capable of handling. Over-fired stoves can result in flames escaping from the combustion chamber and causing damage to the chimney connector, the stove and chimney itself, and also burning other combustible materials within your home. Make sure the fire has been completely extinguished prior to leaving your cabin or retiring to bed. In addition, you should have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home.