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Very important safety precautions stove users should note

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Very important safety precautions. Firstly, most important is to select the correct stove for the area you are looking to heat. We have fully qualified HETAS advisers waiting to assist you at Kent Stoves. One very common error once you have had your stove installed is not to understand it’s benefits and how to use it safely. Below are a few tips to make your new stove safe and heat efficient now and in the future.

Store your wood correctly for efficiency

By using the correct wood, and storing it in a dry place, you can maximise the heat efficiency. Additionally this will reduce the harmful fumes that may be released. Wood should be dried for at least 18 months but preferably 24 months. For more information about choosing the correct fuel for your stove speak to our consultant. Read more

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Looking forward to winter?

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Looking forward to winter?  You know the feeling – it’s cold and rainy outside, the wind is howling, and the sun went down hours ago.

But when you’re curled up on the sofa in front of a warm and toasty wood stove, you won’t give the weather a second thought.

And don’t think a wood-burning stove is only the preserve of a grand country pile – there are plenty of colours, shapes and sizes to choose from, so even if your decor is ultra-modern or you’ve only got a compact space to slot one in, rest assured there’s a wood burner for you.

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Plus, they will help cut your energy bills, giving off enough heat to warm an entire room. So if you’ve been thinking about investing in a wood-burning get some professional advice. Read more

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Heating bills set to increase yet again

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Heating bills set to increase yet again. It is being muted that fuel bills are set to rise significantly in the near future.

The price rises are expected to be in the region of between 15% and 30%, at least for electricity. As such this means your energy bills could take a definite hit. The impact on a typical household bill could be an extra £400-£800 plus a year.

Research shows that an average family are spending over £170 per month just heating a 3-bedroomed house. Jjust imagine this increasing by 30% and how that will affect your family budget.

A wood burning stove could be the answer to reducing these potential rises. Stove sales are at the highest we have ever seen for this time of year as homeowners prepare for the future. Read more

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Just how green are wood burners, are they good for the environment?

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Just how green are wood burners, are they good for the environment? We are living in a vastly different world than we were only 15 or 20 years ago. The general public has become a lot more aware of environmental concerns and carbon footprints, and we have seen an increase in trends associated with a sustainable and ecological way of life.

Wood burning stoves have captured the interest of many homeowners. The combination of cheap heating and a cosy focal point within the property is an appealing idea. As a result, there are currently an estimated 1.5 million households in the UK with a wood burning stove. Additionally around 200,000 more stoves being sold every year.

Many people believe a wood burning stove to be a significant step towards lowering their environmental impact. Relying on a sustainable resource to heat their properties rather than purchasing energy from the central grid – much of which is generated by the burning of carbon-heavy fossil fuels. But how accurate is this idea? Finally are wood burners actually good for the environment? Read more