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How Can You Get The Best from Your Multi Fuel Stove?

With the UK’s fuel bills running at an all-time high, multi fuel stoves are becoming more popular by the day. Being able to cut back on bills for gas and electricity is proving to be one of the biggest reasons to make a purchase. Although multi fuel stoves have the name that they do, they are mostly used to burn wood. They can be used to cook and even heat an entire home throughout the coldest of winter months. Here are our tips to really get the best from multi fuel stoves this winter: Add a fireplace insert If you’re ... Read more

Wood Burning Stove Myths

Enjoying the warmth of a roaring fire is something which most of us would hate to miss. Whenever we think of fireplaces or fires, the first choice is always a wood burning fireplace. However, the availability of a lot of other options today, forces us to re-think our decision. Also, the common myths with regards to using a wood fire is one of the reasons people look for gas stoves, multi-fuel stoves and electric stoves. Myth: Wood burning is harmful for the environment Fact: A tree when burnt releases the same amount of carbon that it consumes in its lifetime. ... Read more

How to Safely Use your Electric Stove?

An electric stove with its consistent and controllable heat source have become more efficient than a contemporary wood burning stove or a gas stove. The features that have raised the popularity of electric stoves are efficiency, easy maintenance, simple installation and safety. However, to reap the advantages of having an electric stove to its highest degree, you ought to consider certain aspects for its safe use. Some of the essential safety tips are: Placement of the Stove: It is important to place the stove in an area which is safe and inaccessible to children. Flammable materials should be kept away ... Read more

How To Choose The Best Wood Burning Stove For Your Home

With energy prices being so high, people are continually looking for more efficient ways to heat their homes. If you’re considering making a purchase of a wood burning stove for your home, here’s what you need to consider ensuring that you end up with the perfect match for your needs:  How to Pick A Wood Burning Stove For Your Home  First off you’ll most likely have a primary reason why you want to purchase a wood burning stove. Perhaps it’s because one particular room is very cold in the winter. Alternatively you may just want some eye candy to brighten ... Read more

Reasons to Buy A Wood Burning Stove

Here at Leeds Stove Centre we obviously have many customers who come to us with many different reasons why they have opted to buy a wood burning stove. We thought it would be fun to share these reasons with you so that you can consider whether the wood burning stove is the right choice for you.   Family memories This is by the far the biggest reason that people buy our wood burning stoves. Surprising, isn’t it? Most people would think it was related to money. You know, the fact that it’s a more efficient way to burn fuel, but ... Read more

A Beginners Guide to Using Your Wood-Burning Stove

Congratulations! You’re the owner of a new wood burning stove.  Of course, you cannot wait to get it lit so that you can sit back and enjoy the warmth from a roaring fire, but before you get going, read on to discover some of the basic facts that every wood burning stove owner should know. Have you got the right stove? Yes, maybe a funny question to ask if you’ve already made your purchase, but if you haven’t then you should make sure that you do your homework. Speak with the sales person to find out whether the stove that ... Read more

Cleaning Your Wood Burning Stove – Cleaning the Glass

If you’re getting a bit fed up with soot build up on the inside of your wood burning stove glass then here’s what we advise to do to clean the glass. Why Does Soot Build Up On The Wood Burning Stove Glass? In our experience, this soot situation occurs due to the wood stove burning conditions being slightly off kilter. It’s usually because there is not enough air reaching the fire and it’s not getting hot enough. There are several reasons why the wood stove is running at a lower temperature than it could and should be. The most likely ... Read more

Gas Price Increases

See the wood through the trees and make the switch to a Wood Burning Stove! The recent price increase in the supply of gas has certainly been unwelcome news and although the suppliers are advising us that it is not linked with an increase in profits, consumers all over the country are finding the increase difficult to deal with especially in the current economic climate. From 23rd November 2013 British Gas will be increasing their rates by an average of 9.2% for dual-fuel customers.  It is expected that this increase will affect almost eight million homes across the UK.  Gas ... Read more

Features of Dunsley and Charnwood Stoves

Charnwood is one of the leading manufacturers of stoves in the UK. Founded in the year 1972 by A J Wells & Sons Ltd., this British company specialises in designing and manufacturing high-quality wood burning and multi fuel stoves. The company has registered a significant growth in the last 40 years, growing from a small factory of around 1500 sq ft to over 50,000 sq ft. The company is known for its excellent customer service right from buying to installation of the products. The speciality of Charnwood stoves lies in its range of products covering different styles and designs. The ... Read more
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