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Increase the value of your property

7th December 2020/in Uncategorised /by Kent Stoves

Wood-burners have risen in popularity for the last five years as more homes discover the benefits they have to offer.

One benefit that generally goes un-noticed is how the value of your home will increase after you have installed the wood burner. Estate agents up and down the country are always pleased to sell a property with a HETAS certified fitted wood burner installed.

One local Surrey estate agent commented “We can always sell a good property with a certified fitted log burner easier; it is a major feature and will add to the price in a sale”. “This coupled with an energy efficient home will definitely see a high price achieved”. Read more

Installation of a new wood stove

7th December 2020/in Uncategorised /by Kent Stoves

We are always being asked the best place and way to install a new wood stove appliance. Stoves basically can be installed almost anywhere in the home but as with most things some are far better than others.

When it comes to flue pipes the hard and fast rule is the straighter they are the better the air will flow. Ideally, your piping should rise directly up into a chimney located above the stove, but angles can be added as required.

Straighter or less curved runs create stronger air drafts that will promote more efficient burning and heat creation. This will also reduce the amount of creosote build-up which is far safer for your home thus reducing the risk of chimney fires. Read more

Wood stoves are the economical heating solution

7th December 2020/in Uncategorised /by Kent Stoves

Wood-burning stoves have been riding the crest of the wave in the past few years and have proved extremely popular in the UK and Europe alike. Both efficient and practical, stoves have become a really viable heating solution. Their owners are also able to make real energy savings.

It is also a fact that a property with a professionally fitted wood stove can be worth up to 5% more.

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. Read more

Wood burning stoves, want to know more?

7th December 2020/in Uncategorised /by Kent Stoves

A wood burning stove is simply a home appliance that is used to heat the home. It is usually made of a metal such as cast iron or steel and generates heat by burning wood fuel in an enclosed fire chamber.

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. They have become ever more popular since energy prices started rocketing. Read more

It’s getting colder by the day.

7th December 2020/in Uncategorised /by Kent Stoves

If you have a log burning stove you will no doubt see the full benefit this form of heating has to offer in the coming months.

Wood burning stoves are becoming more popular by the day as sales increase on an unprecedented scale. More households around the country are trying to reduce their heating bills and installing a stove can certainly help towards this aim.

With Covid19 rapidly taking a grip again we have to remain at home more than ever and to make this more enjoyable a lovely woodstove burning in the house helps.

One noticeably big mistake a lot owners make is not using correctly matured timber to burn, damp logs can be dangerous and cause chimney fires. Read more

Wood stoves gaining ground in the heating market

7th December 2020/in Uncategorised /by Kent Stoves

Wood burning stove installations are increasing annually and over the last ten years we have seen huge strides towards solving environmental issues.

Usually at this time of year interest increases due to colder weather, but this year has seen unprecedented increases like never before.

Due to rising fuel bills homeowners are seeking alternative cost-effective heating options.

Wood burning stoves are a real alternative, these days they really do offer an impressive range of options to meet your home’s needs. Long gone are the days when wood burners were seen as an ugly and dirty heating source. Read more

Upgrade to an eco-friendly wood burner and protect the environment

19th October 2020/in Uncategorised /by Kent Stoves

If your stove is 10 years old or more, you should seriously think about replacing it as it may not meet environmental standards set in the future.

Stoves available on the market now release 90% fewer emissions than open fires and 80% fewer than the stoves of 10 years ago. Newly designed stoves are also 80% efficient, increased from 60% in 2008, meaning new owners get more heat for their money. Read more

Time to review your heating?

12th October 2020/in Uncategorised /by Kent Stoves

Have you considered a wood burning stove which 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 and 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 and the log burner will heat assist all-round the house.

As we all know energy prices keep on going up and this is without doubt causing problems for many households. The problem is this situation could well continue for the foreseeable future as the pound remains weak and the Brexit talks continue. So, ask your self is it time to explore the alternatives? Read more

Very efficient, very safe, and elegant into the bargain

12th October 2020/in Uncategorised /by Kent Stoves

A professionally fitted wood burning stove can save you hundreds on annual fuel bills. Before having one installed be sure your new heating machine is suitable for your home.

There are a large range of wood burning stoves to choose from, ranging in price from £500 to more than £2,000.

A key consideration is how much heat it will pump out. Years ago you had to live in the countryside to enjoy a wood burner, but technological improvements mean they can also provide a great heating solution in many town and city homes. Read more

Popularity of wood burners keeps growing

12th October 2020/in Uncategorised /by Kent Stoves

Wood burning stoves have become incredibly popular over the last few years, and it is easy to see why. With spiralling energy costs, people are keen to find ways to save money. Not only do wood burners save money, they also create a warm feeling to a home.

Stoves can be used as an alternative to the main heating in a home, they really are an excellent supplementary heating system. When we get really cold spells and the central heating isn’t enough, or you don’t want to turn it on full blast, a stove is a fantastic form of supplement heat. Read more