Why a Wood Burning Stove Should Be Properly Sized and Installed
Wood stoves can be an effective, eco-friendly way to heat your home. A wood stove should be properly installed and sized to ensure the highest efficiency.
Be careful not to open and close the door to the wood stove too frequently as this creates an atmosphere that draws smoke and unburnt volatile compounds back into the room.
Energy Efficiency
Radiant heat is used to warm the home instead of hot air that's carried into the home by its ventilation system. This is a more efficient method of heating because it produces radiant warmth that radiates across the entire stove, warming the entire house rather than only one central area.
Modern wood stoves have been designed to be as efficient as possible. Manufacturers are required to meet ever-more stringent regulations regarding emissions and the best way of achieving this is through making their stoves more efficient. Our stoves have an efficiency rating of 70% or more. This means that a higher proportion of the heat produced will be used to heat your home instead of being lost through the chimney.
A wood burner can also be a source of heat that is completely separate from. Contrary to electricity and gas it is possible for a wood burner to still provide you with warmth even during an electricity or gas outage in the event that you have enough wood stored.
Wood burning stoves are more reliable than other types of heating since they do not rely on oil or electric power to operate. This is especially important in remote areas where other energy sources could be interrupted for a long time.
A high-quality stove will provide heat to your home at an 80% efficiency. This is a significant improvement over older stoves that typically operated at less than 20% efficiency. This is one of the main reasons why a new stove is a good investment.
A catalytic wood stove will burn the gasses that are not burned and smoke that exits the firebox by secondary combustion to further increase efficiency. However non-catalytic stoves are becoming more popular because they don't require expensive catalyst technology to achieve similar efficiency and are often much less expensive to purchase. This is particularly beneficial for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on fuel expenses.
Clean Burning
Wood stoves burn wood to create heat, but they also release particles and gases into the air. In certain areas, this can lead to poor air quality, which affects our health and well-being. It is important to use clean-burning technology on your wood stove.
With modern wood burner that uses Clean Burn technology, you can lower airborne particles and dust emissions. This not only makes your home more healthy and safe, but it also can save you money since you will get more heat from every log.
ECO stoves are today able to meet the most stringent emission standards in the world - they can only emit 5 grams of particles per kilo of wood burned. At Jotul we have greater goals - we want to give you the very best when it comes to the environment and your health. We have come up with a solution that allows our wood stoves to emit less than half the legal requirements - in some instances, it's even less than one grams!
Modern stoves have many ways to improve the efficiency of the combustion of wood. It is important to monitor the air flow and slow down the airflow when the fire is hot and established - otherwise you could kill the fire.
Cleaner burning stoves produce less creosote. This sticky substance can cause serious fire hazards. A lower level of creosote production could help save time and money on chimney sweeping.
Our new wood stoves' top-level performance is due to the pre-heated secondary air. This is an additional level of air which is added above the fuel load and assists in ensuring that all particles are combusted. This feature accounts for a large portion of the superior performance found in our newest stoves, such as the Defra approved Hi-Flame Graphite 5.
Always ensure that you only use your wood stove in areas that are legal. Smoke from wood stoves is not only harmful to those living in the immediate vicinity but it can travel far distances and result in poor air quality for communities living in close proximity.
Eco-Friendly
Wood burners provide a low-carbon alternative to stoves that burn fossil fuels. Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release it back when they are burnt as part of the closed CO2 cycle. This process is far less harmful to the environment than emitting carbon dioxide into air when using oil, gas or electricity for heating your home.
Modern stoves are more efficient than previous models. This means you can heat up your home with less firewood. Certain models are so efficient they emit little smoke, create very little ash, and consume 70 percent less wood than traditional stoves. The latest EPA-certified stoves come with additional safety features, including an automatic shutoff that prevents overheating.
In addition to being a good source of heat eco-friendly stoves are the best way to cut costs on your energy bills. The cost of gas and electricity seems to increase year on year, and with a wood burning stove you can cut out the middlemen and take control of your own heating needs.
You can also use recycled wood or salvaged wood to make your stove more green. Many people salvage wood from construction projects that could otherwise be thrown away or disposed of. However, it is important to make sure it's completely dry prior to burning. This is especially important when you reside in a smoke control zone where it's an offense to use wet or damp wood.
The green aspect of a wood stove extends to the fact that it is a renewable energy source. If you purchase your wood from a sustainable forest, one tree will be planted for each one that is cut down to be used and helps stop the destruction of forests caused by fossil fuel production.
It is important to remember that while wood burning stoves emit less carbon dioxide than other stoves they do still emit fine particulate pollution. These small, toxic particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and be extremely damaging to your health. HETAS, an independent body that sets standards for heating appliances, has led an effort to improve wood stoves to lessen this type of pollution as much as they can. Many manufacturers have created eco-friendly wood burning stoves that meet the latest standards.
Cooking
If used properly when they are used properly, wood stoves are extremely safe. If you're not familiar with wood burning, it's recommended to consult a professional to inspect your fireplace and ventilation system to ensure that they are working properly. Modern wood burners come with a chimney and a firebox that are designed to draw fresh air in and then let smoke out. The chimney and the ventilation pipe help to regulate the amount of creosote (a volatile organic compound) produced when wood is burned. The accumulation of creosote in the chimney could cause a decrease in effectiveness and even a fire hazard therefore it is essential to keep your stove in good condition.
The scent of burning wood and the crackle of the flames create a cozy atmosphere that can transport you back to simpler times. In addition, cooking with wood burning stoves adds a distinct flavor that cannot be replicated using gas or electric stoves. The smoky taste of roasted meats, as well as soups with a hearty flavor give meals a unique and memorable taste that cannot be replicated by other methods of cooking.
It is also well-known that cooking on a wood-burning stove is healthier than other forms of cooking. The heat generated by the flames can help to preserve nutrients when you cook vegetables or meats in your wood-burning oven.
Many people opt to use a wood-burning stove as an alternative to gas or electricity to heat their home. It is a reliable method of heating that is particularly beneficial during power outages and in regions where fossil fuels are scarce. Many people also find that a wood stove could be a cheaper option to heat their home, as opposed to purchasing an electric or gas stove. It is also more eco friendly because wood is a renewable fuel source and releases less CO2 to the air when it is harvested and burned properly.