Style, elegance and superb heat!

Wood burning stoves provide efficient heat for cold months and serve as an attractive focal point in any room. With styles from classic to modern and a variety of sizes and energy outputs, it’s easy to find a wood burner that fits your home’s décor and heating needs.

The experts will tell you that….

Adding a fireplace or wood stove can boost your home’s value by up to 5%.

It also helps save money, as wood stove costs have stayed steady despite rising gas and electricity prices.

Wood-burning stove sales are set to hit record highs this year, with strong prospects ahead.

Efficiency is vital, especially nowadays with heating costs being at a premium

Open fires are inefficient, providing only about 20% energy output. Wood burning stoves offer 70-90% efficiency, delivering a real fire’s warmth with less wasted energy.

Expert advice

Always hire a qualified professional to install your wood or pellet stove for safety.

At Kent Stoves (HETAS registered) we will evaluate everything for you to ensure your safety and maximise efficiency.

Wood burning stoves, important information!

A professionally fitted wood stove will also reduce your home’s carbon footprint by at least 21% as burning wood is environmentally neutral and renewable energy. Just make sure you only burn the correct wood as recommended by your supplier.

Can we help?

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

 

Which logs Should I burn? Elegant heating solution and lower heating bills!!

Modern wood heating appliances offer efficiency, attractive design, and environmental benefits.

A log burner can enhance any room, with a variety of styles available for any budget. These stoves are affordable, help reduce heating costs, and provide heat even during power outages.

Most important!

Only burn fully matured wood for total efficiency IT WILL SAVE YOU MONEY.

This is the most fundamental thing to get right when you’re burning wood. It might be surprising, but green wood is around 45% water.

That means that for every kg of green wood you add to the fire, you’re effectively adding around 500ml (a pint) of water. This means that you will need to make sure that your fuel has been dried properly.

Long term maintenance

A stove requires ongoing care. Even if the burner needs little attention, soot can accumulate in the flue and cause chimney fires without regular cleaning. For safety, have your burner cleaned and serviced at least once a year.

Expert Advice

For safety and efficiency, always use a HETAS Registered professional to install your wood or pellet stove. A qualified fitter will assess your chimney, floor protection, and help you choose the best stove for your home’s needs.

Can we assist?

If you are considering buying a new stove for your home, please do make contact and one of our HETAS qualified fitters will be happy to assist.

 

Will A Logburner Keep Me Warm? Keeping warmer this coming winter

A wood burning stove may be installed in most areas of a home, provided that there is an accessible route for venting the exhaust pipe to the exterior. This allows for effective zone heating of individual rooms or spaces, making wood stoves an efficient and practical option for residential heating.

Would you like more economical heating?

Wood serves as a cost-effective fuel source, offering a lower cost per BTU compared to oil, gas, or electricity. Homeowners who implement zone heating can achieve significant savings on utility bills each year. Given the anticipated increases in gas and electricity prices in the near future, wood burning presents itself as a viable alternative for residential heating.

Very fast quality heating

A primary benefit for homeowners utilizing wood burning stoves is the superior quality of heat they provide. These stoves operate on the principle of radiant heat, which distributes warmth more quickly and efficiently than systems relying on forced air through vents. When installed centrally within a residence, a wood stove effectively increases the ambient temperature throughout the home. Consequently, this can lead to reduced reliance on other heating sources and lower overall heating expenses, as central heating thermostats remain inactive.

Are they good for the environment?

Wood is more eco-friendly than fossil fuels like natural gas, propane, or coal. As a carbon-neutral fuel, burning wood releases only the carbon dioxide it absorbed while growing, resulting in a balanced environmental impact.

Can we help?

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.

I Need A New Stove. Looking for a new wood stove?

When choosing a new stove, ensure it fits the space and has the right output for the room. A stove that’s too small won’t heat adequately, while one that’s too large will require constant attention and cause soot buildup.

Aim for a slightly higher output (no more than 1.5kW) to handle the colder winter months.

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

Stoves these days come in all shapes and sizes so there is bound to be one that fits your requirements.

Looking forward to coming home this winter?

Imagine it’s cold and rainy outside, but you’re warm and cosy by a crackling fire.

Wood-burning stoves aren’t just for grand homes, they come in various styles and sizes to fit any decor, even modern or compact spaces. Plus, they can help reduce your energy bills by heating an entire room and more.

Crucial for efficiency

Something else to keep in mind is a good supply of well mature wood (Minimum 18 months) to burn. Damp and unmatured wood will reduce heat output and will create far more soot in your chimney which can be a fire hazard.

Can we help?

If you are thinking of adding a wood burning stove to your home, please do make contact. One of our fully qualified (HETAS Registered) fitters will be happy to assist.

 

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

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 79% cheaper to run than an electric heater and 32% cheaper than a gas effect fire.

Burning hardwood is a must for efficiency and the environment.

Hardwoods are denser woods that burn hotter and longer than softwoods, but you will need to let them season for up to 2 years.  (Ash is an exception and can be burnt a bit earlier although the wood burns best when seasoned.)

Estimated savings using a wood stove!

• 79% cheaper to run than an electric fire.
• 32% cheaper per kw than a gas effect fire.
• 58% cheaper than oil filled heater.

Imagine if you could source your own logs from a local forest free – just how much you could potentially save a year?

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 assist?

If you would like to know more about heating with a wood burner, please make contact and one of our fully qualified fitters (HETAS) registered will be happy to help.