There are few things better then curling up with a good book and some hot cocoa in front of a crackling wood stove on a snowy winter day
. These days' wood stoves or furnaces are becoming very popular due to escalating unemployment and rising energy prices. Wood stoves are used for household cooking needs as well as for heating purposes. Wood stoves are available in various local stores and markets and consist of a variety of types, depending on their operating methods. The usage of wood stoves is very economical in this age of costly oil and gas fuels. Specific precautions should be followed when heating your home in any way, wood, gas or oil.
Proper installation of your new wood stove is vital for the apparatus to function safely and correctly. Remember that your stove not only burns at a high temperature, but it also creates smoke and gases that, if not properly vented, can cause serious problems inside the house. It is important to have a professional install the stove. Choose a company that is reputable and has experience working with a wide variety of stove types.
Wood burning stoves produces creosote which is a black, tar like highly flammable substance that clings to the inside of your wood stove chimney. Therefore chimneys must be routinely and thoroughly cleaned; preferably by a professional. Every effort should be made to eliminate the existence of creosote.
Also it is imperative to only burn dry wood. It is important that you do not overload your stove and that the wood is cut to fit your stove. Dry hardwood produces less creosote because it burns hotter.
Enjoy you wood stove while you reduce your energy costs. Be sure to stay alert and cautious at all times for the safety of family and other loved ones. You can protect yourself from fires just by making a few safety checks part of your routine, and being aware of fire safety in the home.