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Why a Wood Burning Stove Should Be Properly Sized and Installed Wood stoves can be a great, clean way to heat your home. However the stove has to be properly sized and installed to ensure maximum efficiency. Do not open and shut the wood stove door frequently, as this creates an air-tight seal that draws smoke and unburnt volatile compounds back into the room. Energy Efficiency Radiant heat is used to warm the home instead of hot air being carried into the home by its ventilation system. This is more efficient way of heating because it produces powerful warmth that radiates from all sides of the stove, warming the entire house instead of just one central area. Modern wood stoves are designed to be as energy efficient as is possible. Manufacturers are having to meet ever-more stringent regulations in regards to emissions, and the most effective way to do this is by making their stoves more efficient. Our stoves have an official efficiency rating of 70% or more. This means that a greater percentage of the heat produced is used to heat your home instead of being lost to the chimney. Another benefit of a wood burner is that it provides an independent source of heat. A wood burner can provide warmth during a power outage or gas shortage, provided you have enough logs. Wood burning stoves also provide the most reliable heating solution than other types of heaters because they don't depend on electricity or oil to run. This is especially important in remote regions where other sources of energy could be interrupted for a long time. A high-quality log burner is able to operate at a rate of around 80% efficiency, meaning that a large percentage of the heat that is created is actually being used to warm your home. This is a big improvement over older stoves that typically operated at less than 20% efficiency and is one of the reasons why a brand new stove would be a good investment. A catalytic wood stove will re-burn unburned gases and smoke that exit the firebox via secondary combustion, further improving efficiency. However, non-catalytic stoves are becoming increasingly popular since they don't require costly catalyst technology to achieve the same efficiency levels and are often much less expensive to purchase. This is particularly beneficial for those looking to cut costs on their fuel costs and also reduce their carbon footprint. Clean Burning Wood stoves burn wood to create heat, but they also release particulates and gasses into the air. This can lead to poor air quality in certain areas and can affect our health. It is important to make use of clean-burning technology for your wood stove. With modern wood stoves that uses Clean Burn technology, you can reduce airborne particles and dust emissions. This is not only a way to make your home more healthy and safe, but it also can save you money since you get more heat for each log. Today's ECO design stoves meet one of the most strict standards in the world when it comes to emissions from particles – they are permitted to release no more than 5 grams per kilogram of wood that is burned. At Jotul we have more ambitious goals – we'd like to provide you with the absolute highest quality in terms of the climate and your health. We've developed a technical solution that means that our wood stoves have less than half of the statutory requirement – and in some cases less than 1 grams! A modern stove comes with a variety of ways to improve the combustion of wood. It is essential to monitor the flow of air and then reduce it once the fire is hot and established. Cleaner stoves produce less creosote. This sticky substance could create serious fire hazards. The reduced production of creosote will also save you time and money on your chimney sweeping costs. Our new wood stoves' superior performance is also due to the pre-heated secondary air. This is a different level of air which is added above the fuel load and assists in ensuring that all particles are combusted. This is the reason for a significant portion of the performance that is superior in our latest stoves, including the Defra-approved Hi-Flame Graphite 5 Always make sure that you use your wood stove in areas that are legal. Smoke from wood stoves is not only hazardous for those living within the immediate vicinity, but it can travel far distances and contribute to poor air quality in nearby communities. Eco-Friendly Wood burners provide a low-carbon alternative to stoves that burn fossil fuels. As part of a closed carbon cycle, trees absorb CO2 from the air and release it when they are burned. This process is far less damaging to the environment than releasing carbon dioxide into the air when using oil, gas or electricity for heating your home. Modern stoves have a much higher efficiency than older models, which means you can heat your home using much less firewood. Some models are so efficient that they emit very little smoke, produce less ash and use 70 percent less wood than traditional stoves. Modern EPA certified stoves also come with safety features, such as an automatic shut-off to avoid overheating. As well as being a good source of heat eco-friendly stoves are also a great way to save money on your energy bills. The cost of electricity and gas seem to be increasing each year. With a wood-burning stove, you can take control of your heating needs and eliminate the middlemen. You can also make use of reclaimed or salvaged wood for your stove to make it even more eco-friendly. Many people gather wood that could otherwise be discarded in building projects or disposed, although it is important to ensure that it's dry prior to when you burn it. This is especially important for those who live in a smoke-control zone where using damp or wet wooden is illegal. Wood burning stoves are eco friendly because they use renewable energy. If you purchase your logs from sustainable forests there is a tree planted for every tree that is cut down to be used. This helps in reducing the deforestation caused by fossil fuel production. It is important to note that even though wood-burning stoves produce less emissions than other stoves, they produce fine particulate pollution. These are tiny, toxic particles that can get into your lungs, and are extremely dangerous to your health. HETAS, an independent standards body for heating appliances, has led a campaign aimed at improving wood stoves to lessen the pollution as much as they can. Many manufacturers have developed eco-friendly wood burning stoves that meet the most recent standards. Cooking If used properly when used correctly, wood stoves can be very secure. If you're not familiar with wood burning, it's recommended to get a professional to check your fireplace and ventilation system to ensure they're working properly. Modern wood burners come with a chimney and a firebox that are designed to draw in fresh air and release smoke. The ventilation pipe and the chimney work together to limit the amount of creosote produced from burning wood. Creosote buildup in the chimney can cause a decrease in efficiency and a fire hazard It is therefore essential to keep your stove clean. The scent of burning wood and the crackle of the flames create a warm atmosphere that transports you back to simpler times. Additionally, cooking on a wood burning stove adds a unique flavor that cannot be replicated by gas or electric stoves. The smokey aroma of roasted meats and hearty soups adds meals a distinct and memorable taste that cannot be replicated with other methods of cooking. It is also well-known that cooking on a wood-burning stove is healthier than other methods of cooking. The heat from the flames can help preserve the nutrients you consume when you roast vegetables or meats in your wood-burning oven. Many people utilize a wood-burning stove to heat their homes, instead of relying on electricity or gas. It is a reliable heating method that is particularly beneficial during power outages and in areas where fossil fuels are scarce. In addition, many people find that using a wood stove is a more cost-effective way to heat their homes than buying and installing a traditional electric or gas stove. It is also more environmentally friendly because wood is a renewable fuel source and emits less CO2 into the air when it is gathered and burned properly.