Multifuel Stoves vs. Woodburning Stoves in Ilkley When you’re on the hunt for a new stove, you’ll find yourself faced with a few different options to choose from; multifuel stoves and woodburning stoves are two of the most common of these options. Though the main difference between the two is the fuel type that’s used, they do both offer a slightly different stove experience. Although Ilkley is a Smoke Control Area, as long as your choice of stove is DEFRA Approved for use, then there are no issues over your choice of fuel to use. Both Multifuel stoves and woodburning ...
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You’re cold. Very cold. You cannot wait to get that stove roaring and sending out heat. Here are our tips on how to get your stove into action and delivering warmth as quickly as possible: Preparing Initially, your stove will need to have a clear run for air to circulate around it. Sweep out any ash that has been left inside the stove and open up those air vents. Old newspaper is perfect for starting fires. Ball up some sheets and place them into the centre of your firebox. Add Kindling Small bits of wood and twigs will work. Otherwise ...
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The wood burning stove has come very popular of late. This is down to the environmental advantages as much as the style and efficient heating method that they offer. Any owner of a stove will find that they soon pay for themselves in savings. However, if you’re considering buying a new stove, you may want to take these facts into consideration: The Stove’s Purpose How much of your home do you need the stove to heat? You may just need one room to be heated, which can be done very well by a stove. It can either operate as the ...
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One of our clients who was recently making a purchase of a wood burning stove, asked whether they should opt for a cast iron or a steel fire. In actual fact, we have a slight preference for steel stoves. You may already be aware that cast iron can actually hold heat better than steel. It’s for this reason that most people do look to cast iron as being the way to go. However, let’s dig a little deeper into the topic to be able to really understand it and make a call on whether this is the best course of ...
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Since the Clean Air Act was introduced in the UK in 1956, there has been a distinct lack of London smog. It was the burning of coal that was generally at the root of this issue and clean air zones were encouraged by the councils of many towns and cities at this time to combat the serious health hazard. To this day, only smokeless fuels are permitted to be burnt in these zones. When coal is burnt, it can produce nitrogen oxide (can cause smog and acid rain), carbon dioxide (the main greenhouse gas that causes global warming) and sulphur ...
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Just as the name says, it’s possible to burn a number of different fuels in a multi fuel stove. These popular heating choices make it easier to be an environmentally friendly household and to avoid the use of financially and environmentally expensive fossil fuels. These reasons are what makes the multi fuel stove so popular. However, if you’re still pondering whether a multi fuel stove is for you, then look at these facts to help you make your mind up. This type of fuel stove is very versatile. Whether you want one in your bedroom, living room or dining ...
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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 ...
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At The Leeds Stove Centre, we provide a large choice of multi fuel stoves to the whole of the UK. We pride ourselves on only supplying the highest quality multi fuel stoves with a variety of designs such as traditional styled and modern sleek designs. But the question we hear consistently in our showroom, is – “What are the advantages of multifuel stoves?”. This blog post is aimed to answer this question. There are many different advantages to buying a multi fuel stove, but here are our top five reasons: Choice of Fuels The great thing about a ...
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Fantastic Savings The Leeds Stove Centre January Sale has now started! We have some fantastic deals on our multi fuel stoves and wood burning stoves! Be quick though, these stoves will sell fast! Here are our top five offers on our stoves: Franco Belge Savoy WAS £929.00 NOW £839.00! (Save £90.00!)* The Franco Belge Savoy Classic has an output of 8kW which makes it ideal for providing a substantial amount of heat in a variety of rooms. As this multifuel stove is compact it is ideal for use on a wide range of installations. This fantastic stove boasts a large ...
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