May 2018 | Kent Stoves

Going for the natural look

29th May 2018/in Uncategorised /by Kent Stoves

For all those who have left the grid behind and are making a go of it on their own, wood stoves are one of the best options available anywhere on the home heating scene.

It’s also a fact that a home with a professionally fitted stove can be worth up to 5% more than one without.

Sales of wooding burning stoves are going to reach record levels this fiscal year and the future looks very bright and very warm indeed.

Log burners make great focal points for interiors and come in all shapes and sizes, they are cleaner and more efficient than open fireplaces, and can even save you money on your heating bills. If you’re dreaming of installing one, you’re in good company – 175,000 are installed each year in the UK.

To enjoy using a log burner safely and responsibly, it’s important to do your research. Think first about the size of area that needs to be heated, as a rule of thumb, 1kW of heat output for every 14 cubic metres of space is needed to make your room 21C when it’s 1C outside. Read more

Safety & Efficiency

21st May 2018/in Uncategorised /by Kent Stoves

A professionally fitted wood burning stove can save you hundreds on annual fuel bills but do make sure your new burner is suitable for your home. Many people tend to install without seeking professional advice, this is fine, but if you want to get total efficiency do seek advice from a qualified fitter.

One thing is for sure, if you have a stove fitted and you are selling your property the buyer is likely to want to see a certified certificate for the installation of the stove.

Homes with a certified fitted boiler can be worth a lot more money when selling, also bear in mind some insurance companies will not accept the risk unless the stove has been professionally fitted.

A HETAS registered fitter is fully trained in fitting and able to give advice as to the most suitable wood burning stove for the area to be heated. Read more

Take action and cut your energy bills

8th May 2018/in Uncategorised /by Kent Stoves

As the cost of electricity, oil and gas remains sky high and is increasing, heating a property as we all know can be extremely expensive. Have you considered installing a wood burning stove? If not, you could very well be missing out on a much cheaper form of heating.

Although the initial cost of a wood burner may be more than a gas fire, it will certainly save you money in the long run. When used efficiently, a kilowatt of heat per hour costs about one fifth of kWh of electricity and about one third of kWh of oil and gas. So, as you can see the installation cost can soon be recouped.

Wood burners look decorative and they have a certain magnetic quality. They are great for winter social and family gatherings at home bringing a certain ambiance to the home. Read more