Category: Wood Burning Stoves
Customer Questions: Why Does My Wood Burning Stove Smoke?
We recently heard from one of our customers who asked us this question about their wood burning stove that was causing a lot of smoke: Q. I recently installed a wood burning stove in my home and I have put a stainless-steel flue on the outside of the house. The flue gets very cold even though it has double-insulation, so the problem with this is that the room fills with smoke when I light it, in particular if it’s a cold day. I have even tried warming the fire first by lighting newspaper in it. Should I build a brick ... Read moreTips for Using a Wood burning Stove
Firebelly Stoves FB2 Wood Burning Stove Whether you’re new to wood burning stoves, or you’ve had one installed for years, we’ve got some tips for you on using it to its full potential. Water doesn’t burn This is a really key point to remember when burning wood. Wood that has not been seasoned and is still green, can hold up to 50% of water. This means that when you add 2 pounds of wood (1kg) to a fire, you are in effect adding a pint of water to it (half a litre). It’s not surprising that your wood burner is ... Read moreWood 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 moreReasons 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 moreA Beginners Guide to Using Your Wood-Burning Stove
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 moreGas Price Increases