Month: May 2015

How to Ensure the Efficiency of Your Wood Stove

How to Ensure the Efficiency of Your Wood Stove The efficiency of a wood burning stove is something that varies from stove to stove, but if you want to get the best from yours, then read on. Efficiency is how much heat you receive in your home compared to how much heat is generated. For example, you can expect to gain around 10% of the heat that an open fireplace produces. A lot of the heat will generally go up the chimney or even be absorbed by the bricks in the surround. Efficiency of between 30% and 50% can be ... Read more

Guide to Installing a Woodburning Stove

Leeds Stove Centre Guide to Installing a Woodburning Stove There’s nothing quite as romantic as a wood burning stove full of licking flames. For most of us, it evokes thoughts of a simpler life when there was more time to simply sit and enjoy time spent with family and loved ones. In addition, it’s a fact that wood burning stoves are also practical in that they can provide a way to be more economical. If you’re thinking of installing a wood burning stove, then here’s what you need to know: It’s not easy to move a heavy stove, you may ... Read more

How Much Can A Woodburning Stove Save You in a Year

How Much Money Can A Woodburning Stove Save You in a Year   So you’re thinking of installing a wood burning stove? Nice choice when it comes to design, but do you have any idea whether it’s actually going to save you money in energy costs, in the long term? Read on to find out why more people are splashing out on wood burners! Energy costs have risen so much in the last few years that many woolly jumper manufacturers must have done well financially. The average annual household energy bill is now almost £1300! Shocking! With one cold spell after ... Read more