Cheapest Form of Heating ?

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Cheapest Form Of Heating. Would you like more economical heating and a warmer home?

Firstly wood is an inexpensive fuel source. It costs less per BTU than oil, gas, or electricity. Homeowners who practice strategic zone heating in their homes can save hundreds of ££’s in utility bills each year.

With the promise that gas and electric prices are going to rise significantly in the coming months wood burning is looking a very sound alternative.

Very fast and superb quality heating

The biggest advantage homeowners have with a wood burning stove is the quality of heat the burner will give off. Woods stoves operate on the principal of radiant heat. This warms an area faster and more efficiently than warm air being blown through a home’s vent system.

Fitted in a central position in your home you will be amazed how the rest of your house suddenly gets a whole lot warmer. In turn you will reduce any other heating bills you may have as the thermostat controlling your central heating remains off.

Safety and Efficiency is key to saving .

A professionally fitted wood burning stove can save you hundreds on annual fuel bills. This can be the cheapest form of heating. 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 (HETAS registered).

One thing is certain, 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.

Can we help?

Finally if you would like assistance selecting and installing your new log burner, please get in touch. One of our qualified fitters (HETAS reg) will be happy to help.

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Will A Log Burner Save Me Money

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Will a log burner save me money. Wood burner costs and savings are worth investigating.

Firstly how much a stove could cut your energy bill depends on various factors. This includes how you use your stove and how often you use it, also how well your home is insulated. Also, think about how much a stove might cost to install – it could be anything between £850 and £2,000.

Many factors can affect the installation price

If you need a new chimney built or an existing one relined this will cost extra. Once you have installed your stove the savings will start. Make sure your supply of wood is of a good quality and at least 2 years matured.

Always use a (HETAS) registered installer

To ensure you get the maximum benefit from your new wood stove it is vitally important to have it fitted correctly.

The installation of a wood burner must comply with building regulations and the easiest way to do this is to use a qualified fitter.

HETAS-registered installers deal with wood, solid-fuel and biomass domestic heating appliances and can self-certify that their work complies with building regulations, so it’s safe and legal.

Quality heating and far more comfortable.

So will a log burner save me money. The biggest advantage homeowners have with a wood burning stove is the quality of heat the burner will give off. Wood stoves operate on the principal of radiant heat, which warms an area faster and more efficiently than warm air being blown through a home’s vent system. The powerful heat from a wood stove radiates from all sides of the unit as well as the top, sending warmth in all directions.

Always fit if possible in a central position in the property.

Help with fitting and servicing?

Finally If you would like assistance choosing a new stove for your home, please do make contact. One of our HETAS qualified fitters will be happy to help.

Cost Efficient Heating

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Cost Efficient Heating. Wood stoves and the environment

Firstly the UK public are installing wood stoves as secondary heating more than ever before. Mainly due to the cost savings they can provide.

One question our fitters are always asked is how environmentally friendly are they?  The green benefits of burning wood are gaining wider and wider support. Burning wood cleanly only releases the same amount of CO2 into the atmosphere as from a tree when it is left to rot naturally as it would do at the end of its lifecycle.

What is more, harvested trees are replaced with new trees. Which in turn absorb CO2 in the process of photosynthesis as they grow. So, in short, good!

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.

Seasoning your logs is vital for cost efficient heating

Wood being dried should be stacked in open areas under cover where it will be exposed to the sun and the wind. If you put it in a shed, garage, or outdoors in the shade, you will inhibit the seasoning process significantly. Having said this if you are buying pre-seasoned wood from a supplier then any form of dry storage will normally be fine.

Nothing will cause your stove to function less efficiently than to fill it with green wood!!

The biggest advantage homeowners have with a wood burning stove is the quality of heat the burner will give off. Wood stoves operate on the principal of radiant heat. As such this warms an area faster and more efficiently than warm air being blown through a home’s vent system.

The powerful heat from a wood stove radiates from all sides of the unit as well as the top. Thus sending warmth in all directions. Fitted in a central position in your home you will be amazed how the rest of your house suddenly gets a whole lot warmer.

Help required?

Finally if you would like assistance selecting your new stove or require help with your existing one, please do make contact. One of our qualified (HETAS registered) fitters will be happy to assist.

 

Do You Have An Open Fireplace?

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Do you have an open fireplace? If you have then fitting a new woodstove into the fireplace is going to improve your heating and what’s more reduce your bills!

Firstly please remember the most important ….

Burning wood with a moisture level of below 20% will give twice the heat output of freshly felled timber. This will also help to reduce a build-up of tar in your chimney and the environment.

To achieve this correct moisture level, the wood should be seasoned or matured for approximately two years. Storage should ideally be outside and be stacked to let the air flow around the timber, this will then dry naturally.

Alternative heat and money saving!

Wood burning stoves can be used as an excellent alternative to the main central heating system in your home. Instead of turning up the thermostat try lighting the burner. You will be able to reduce the thermostat in a cold spell.

If your home is well insulated and draught free you could even leave doors open. The log burner will heat assist all-round the house.

So, as you can see there are many benefits of installing a log burner. And not to mention the fact that a professionally fitted one could increase the value of your property.

Can we help, do you have an open fireplace?

Finally if you are considering installing a wood burning stove it is particularly important to select the correct one for your home. We have fully qualified fitters (HETAS registered). We will be able to advise you on the best stove to meet your needs so please do make contact.