How Do I Choose Which Stove To Buy ?

Pointers to look out for when selecting your new wood stove!

A stove that is undersized for a room may not be able to provide sufficient heat, while an oversized stove may require regular adjustments to maintain a comfortable temperature.

Considering this, it is advisable to calculate a slightly higher required output (not exceeding 1.5kW) to accommodate increased demand for heating during winter months.

Where possible, installation should be in a central location within the property.

As you are making a large investment within your home installing a new stove it really will pay to get expert help (HETAS registered) when selecting the stove to meet your needs.

Wood stoves are cleaner and more efficient than you think.

Open fireplaces are only about 20% energy efficient, while wood burning stoves reach around 80%, offering a real fire and saving more money.

Why install a wood burning burner?

In the UK, most people spend their time in the living room, so heating costs are concentrated there. Using a cheaper heating option, like a wood burner, can significantly reduce these expenses.

The cost of wood logs varies by location and source—some even get free wood locally, allowing for nearly free home heating once the stove is installed.

Only burn mature logs – Vital information 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.

Can we help?

If you would like assistance selecting and installing a new log burner, please get in touch and one of our HETAS qualified fitters will be happy to help.