There are plenty of benefits of using a wood stove to heat your home. The most obvious is the cleanliness of burning wood, which gives off less particulate matter and is a renewable resource, unlike gas-powered alternatives. Another chief benefit is the cost efficiency as wood can cost a great deal less than electricity and gas. If you have your own supply of seasoned wood, then it really is a “no brainer” as they say.

Not to mention a professionally installed stove can add value to your property.

There are some more peripheral benefits about heating your home with a wood-fuelled stove. Wood burning stoves can be used as additional cooking surfaces in the home, perfect for warm cocoa. They also have the added bonus of saving you money on other utilities, like electricity which as we all know is very expensive. Read more

There is a kind of primordial attraction to a real fire. We all enjoy coming back to the warming welcoming glow of a home fire after a day stuck in the office and then in commuter traffic.

However, a roaring open fire with the heat escaping up the chimney has fallen from favour. Now it must be a wood burning stove, which gives out five times as much heat as a regular fireplace and heats a far bigger part of the house.

More than one million UK homes are already using wood burning stoves, with average annual UK sales more than 178,000 units and rising.

They have become a fashion statement with many now having inspiring designs that have made them ornamental focal points. Add to this their impressive green credentials and the fact they make your home more energy efficient. You also become less dependent on energy suppliers, so it’s not hard to understand the popularity of wood burning stoves. Read more

Whether you’ve just bought a stove, are thinking of getting one, or have inherited one with a home you’ve moved into, there are several things to consider so you can make the most of your stove.

If you’re thinking of getting a multi-fuel stove, think about what fuel you’re going to use. According to a survey conducted by the Stove Industry Alliance (SIA), 77% of multi-fuel stoves owners said they used their stove exclusively to burn wood.  As not all multi-fuel stoves burn wood as efficiently as dedicated wood burning stoves, those people would be better off with a log burner.

To make sure you get the most out of your wood burning stove, it’s vital to use the right kind of wood. First and foremost, it’s important that you burn as dry wood as possible – ideally it should only contain less than 20% moisture. In other words, wood that has been drying for at least 18 months.  Read more

With the colder weather hitting the UK, how do you stay warm? I am sure you will be like the majority and turn up the thermostat on the central heating system. However, a growing number of people are opting for renewable heating sources instead such as wood-burning stoves.

Log burners claim to not only be good for the environment but also a way to cut the cost of your energy bills, also as a bonus they could add value to your property.

So far in 2018, the stove industry is reporting record sales and installations of the traditional log burner. Sales this year are up a massive 21.4% on the same period last year and HETAS registered fitters around the country are very busy trying to keep pace with the upsurge.  Read more

Top safety precautions

Here at Kent Stoves, we have a wide range of environmentally friendly stoves available with a selection of distinctive styles to suit any taste and home.

Most importantly is to select the correct stove for the area you are looking to heat, we have fully qualified HETAS advisers waiting to assist you. 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

By using the correct wood, and storing it in a dry place, you can maximize the heat efficiency and 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.

Keep your stove clean of ash

A large build-up of ash can damage your stove and potentially cause an unwanted fire! To prevent this, ash must be raked out regularly and placed in a metal ash bucket. It is very important to wait until the ashes have cooled before moving them. Read more