Wood Stove Inserts

For all the wood stove owners and soon-to-be-owners of wood stove inserts out there, what do you think of this? Hampstead, Canada has passed a by-law that bans all wood-burning appliances. As reported by the West Island Chronicle: “Throwing a few logs onto the fire to ward off the chills, or boosting a home’s market [...]

What is the Difference Between Non-catalytic and Catalytic Wood Stove Inserts? When you begin to shop for one of the wood stove inserts, you will find that you can choose between  a catalytic or non-catalytic burner.  Both types are certified according to the EPA’s standards.  And both types burn more efficiently than the older models.  [...]

Cleaner Burning Wood Stove Inserts and Fireplaces The conventional masonry and factory-built fireplaces do not produce heat efficiently.  Much of the natural resource being used for energy is wasted. Conventional fireplaces also create smoke – indoors and outdoors.  Indoors, this is a health risk for you and your family.  Outdoors, it is health risk to [...]

EPA recommends that certified wood stove inserts or fireplaces insert be professionally installed by a certified technician to insure its safety and proper performance. The safety of your home and family depends on fully understanding and carrying out the critical manufacturer and building code requirements that include: Proper clearances between the stove and venting system [...]

High fuel prices are driving people to alternate home heating solutions. Wood stove inserts provide one solution to the high heating fuel costs. And many people are considering them, either as a complete replacement or as a supplement to oil burning furnaces. As fuel prices soar, so do the purchases of wood stove inserts. The [...]