Having a wood burner in your home presents many advantages for you and those living there. In particular in helping to heat your home.
However, there are some tips you should consider to get the most out of your appliance. Let’s look at the best ways to use a wood-burning stove, including the fuel it takes and what benefits it can bring to your home when used correctly.
How to Use a Wood Burner
If you already have a wood-burning appliance installed in your home, there are many savings to be made in terms of your finances and carbon footprint.
Your appliance will likely have an instruction manual so you know how to operate it properly. We advise you to read through this to check that it is working as it should be and that you can familiarise yourself with the appliance.
Don’t ever use coal or smokeless coal in a wood burner; coal burns at a much hotter temperature than wood and many of the wood-burning stoves can’t cope with this heat. You would need a multi-fuel stove instead if you want to interchangeably use both fuel sources.
A proper ventilation system will need to be fitted into your home so that any excess smoke can be extracted from your home to the outside. Knowing how to install a wood burner isn’t always necessary as this should be done by a qualified installer.
Always let the appliance cool down post-fire before attempting to clean it as a safety precaution. The type of wood you use could dictate how long the cleaning process will take.
How to Get Maximum Heat from a Wood Burner
The best way to achieve a long-lasting fire and ultimately heat your home more effectively is to use kiln-dried wood. This type of wood has been dried sufficiently at a temperature that will remove the majority of its moisture so that it is safe to burn.
Our kiln-dried wood is Ready To Burn certified, meaning it can be burned indoors or outdoors and not emit harmful pollutants into your home via smoke.
Thanks to the reduced moisture content, you can expect kiln-dried wood to burn much more efficiently, leaving you with flames that will go on for longer and provide a greater heat output generally.
Knowing the capacity of your wood burner relating to the size of your home is important to make sure your home will be heated properly. If you live in a large house, you might need to consider the strength of your appliance or the quantity of it. If you are in a smaller residence, however, one log burner should be enough.
To explore the entire range of wood for your log burner, visit the Homefire website today.
