As we all know the dreaded winter months are well and truly with us, so if you have a wood burning stove NOW is the time get prepared.

Ask yourself this, when was the last time you had your stove cleaned and serviced? If the answer is more than a year ago then you should act now to ensure your stove produces the heat required for your homes comfort.

If your thinking of installing a new stove it must comply with building regulations and the easiest way to do this is to use a qualified fitter. HETAS-registered installers deal with wood, solid-fuel and biomass domestic heating appliances and can self-certify that their work complies with building regulations, so it’s safe and legal. Read more

The most important thing to look at first is the efficiency of the Stove. Look for something at around 78% efficiency or above.

Another good thing to look for is an easily controllable stove. Stoves are controlled by a single air flow lever at the front, you pull it out to let more air in and close it down to let less air in.

One of the most important considerations is the glass which should have an air wash or clear view technology. This means that you can see the flames clearly and you should barely ever have to clean the glass, assuming you’re using aged and seasoned timber with around 20% moisture content.

Another good thing to look for in a stove is a body made of steel with cast iron components. As steel can be bent to shape in a single piece it avoids the gaps that occur in a cast iron stove. This makes it highly durable and more efficient as steel is exceptional at expanding and contracting. It also heats up quickly transferring the heat. The cast Iron elements of the stove retain and radiate heat for some time after the fire has died down. Read more

The installation of a wood burner must comply with building regulations and the easiest way to do this is to use a qualified fitter.

HETAS-registered installers deal with wood, solid-fuel and biomass domestic heating appliances and can self-certify that their work complies with building regulations, so it’s safe and legal.

Benefits of using a registered fitter

• Safety
• Easier to insure your home
• Peace of mind
• Total burner efficiency

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A modern wood burner is more efficient than many central heating systems and far more appealing to look at than a traditional white radiator.

According to the National Association of Chimney Sweeps, the number of stoves being installed each year has more than doubled over the past decade.

The appeal is not just about installing a fashion statement.

According to reports, regular use of a wood burner can knock a third off fuel bills, providing savings of at least £650 a year.

There is a huge range of 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

Sales of wooding burning stoves are going to reach record levels this year and the future looks very bright and very warm indeed. Reports suggest energy prices are increasing and will continue to do so as the Brexit talks linger on, strange to think these negotiations can have such an effect, but they do. The pound remains weak and all the experts say this could continue for months to come as the UK faces an uncertain future.

Wood-burning stove sales have been increasing rapidly in the past few years and have proved extremely popular in the UK and Europe alike. They are both efficient and practical, stoves have become a really viable heating solution. A stove offers so many plus points including style and ambience within the home plus they save money on those awful heating bills.

Very important are you aware?

It’s a fact that a property with a professionally fitted wood stove can be worth up to 5.5% more than one without, just ask any estate agent. Read more