What a stove can do for your home.

They can be placed in most rooms of a house and need to allow fumes and gases to be drawn away from the room and out through flue/chimney.

Wood burners have been around for many years but have risen in popularity in recent times due to their efficiency and low running costs.

The range of stoves to choose from increases year on year

New environmental standards for particle emissions came into force in 2022 aimed at creating a cleaner atmosphere.

Stove manufacturers are rolling out eco-friendly burners with a Stove Industry Alliance Eco Design-ready stamp of approval plus new and futuristic designs.

These reduce particle emissions by 90% compared to an open fire and 80% compared to an old-style stove.

Wood burning stoves are exceptionally clean and super-efficient

But please remember firstly and most importantly ….

Burning wood with a moisture level of below 20% will give twice the heat output of freshly felled timber and 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.

Expert advice HETAS registered

For your protection and safety, you should always have a fully qualified professional install your wood/pellet burning appliance. At Kent Stoves, we will evaluate everything for you to ensure your safety and maximise efficiency.

Can we help?

If you require assistance, please do make contact and one of our fully qualified fitters (HETAS) registered will be happy to help.

 

I want a Log Burner ! Heating bills set to increase yet again!!!

It is being muted that fuel bills are set to rise significantly yet again

The price rises are expected to be in the region of between 7% and 16%, at least for electricity. Which means your energy bills could take a definite hit.

The impact on a typical household bill could be an extra £250-£600 plus a year.

Research shows that an average family are spending over £200 per month just heating a 3-bedroomed house. Just imagine this increasing by 10% and how that will affect your family budget.

Now is the time to explore the alternatives and save money!!

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.

A wood burning stove is a highly efficient source of heat delivering over 80% economy in many cases.

Reasons To Want A Log Burner

The new generation of stoves are clean and extremely easy to use making them a must for the majority of homes. A wood burner can be up to 75% cheaper to run than an electric heater and 29% cheaper than a gas effect fire.

Only burn mature logs – Vital for heat and efficiency.

Wood is a far more environmentally friendly fuel than oil, gas and electricity. And subject to far less price rises. Freshly cut wood contains a lot of water, so you should dry it out before you can burn it. This can take as long as 18-24 months.

It is very unwise to burn wet or unseasoned wood as this will cause a soot build up in your chimney and make your burner very dirty.

Expert advice

For your protection and safety, you should always have a fully qualified HETAS registered professional install your wood/pellet burning appliance. At Kent Stoves, we will evaluate everything for you to ensure your safety and maximise efficiency.

Can we assist?

If you are looking to install a new wood burning appliance, please do make contact. One of our qualified fitters (HETAS registered) will be happy to guide you.