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A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space A small wood stove adds warmth and character to your living space. fireplacesandstoves can be used to cook, especially in the event that you select a model with a stovetop option. Larger wood stoves burn less efficiently when the draft is turned down and produce more creosote. The Louis stove was designed to be a portable stove and is ideal for yurts or caravans. Cooking Amongst the pleasures of owning a small wood stove is cooking on it. This can bring a real sense of pride, pleasure and care, as well as an opportunity to unwind from the frantic pace of our lives for a few minutes. Cooking with a log stove requires careful planning. It takes longer for the stove to get heated so it's important to plan accordingly, and select recipes that don't require high heat – soups, stews casseroles, pot roasts and soups all work well. It's also an excellent idea to invest in a few of Charnwood's log burner accessories like the cooker plate for wood stoves, which replaces the blanking plate on the top of the stove and creates a highly effective hotplate to cook with – perfect for heating up your kettle! Make sure you use only the highest quality well-seasoned firewood to ensure that your stove is functioning well and is cooking at the right temperature. This will reduce creosote, which can cause problems with chimneys if not burned properly. Hardwoods such as oak and ash are particularly recommended due to their capacity to create long coals which release lower levels of heat over time. The baffles on your stove can be opened and closed to control airflow. This will allow you to create the perfect fire for toasting bread, slow simmering soups and casseroles, and ensuring the best combustion. It is important to experiment with the baffles on your stove to determine the settings that work best for you. A trivet is a great idea. It's made to sit on your stove. This will stop your kettle from drying out when you remove it from the stove. This is a common error made when using a log burner for the first time! You can also purchase an electric kettle that has built-in whistle. This is great for those who want making coffee in a hurry. Warmth Wood-burning stoves are an excellent source of heat. They not only warm your home however, they also help to create an eco-friendly and sustainable energy supply. The wood burning process reduces the need for electricity at times when the grid is busiest. This helps to reduce the cost of electricity. A stove can be used to heat hot water for taps and radiators. This is ideal for people who live in a tiny home, caravan or narrowboat and don't have the space to store a water heater. Another excellent way to utilize a wood burner is to cook on it! There are a myriad of wood stoves with a flat top, ideal for heating pots and pans. It can be used to cook, fry, steam or roast. Make sure your stove is able to burn the fuel you plan to use and is safe to do so. One of the most important things to keep in mind when you are using a wood stove is to keep it clean. This will help avoid dangerous creosote build-up and maintain a clear view of the flames. It is important to regularly remove excess ash. It is also a good idea to ensure that you are using well-seasoned, dry wood. This will ensure that you get the most efficient and secure burning possible, as well as reducing pollution in the air. Ideally, your firewood should be cut and split and stored in a ventilated area for at least 12 months before you bring it inside to use. You could also buy kiln dried logs, which are already cut and packaged and easy to carry and store. Also, ensure that your wood stove is size to the space you intend to put it in. A too big stove in a small area could result in smaller fires, which can cause more creosote, which will reduce the amount of heat produced. A small wood stove is rated to be able to heat up to 500 sq ft, a medium wood stove is designed to heat up to 1,000 sq feet and a larger wood stove can heat up to 2200plus sq feet. Character A small wood stove can bring warmth and character to the kitchen and living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke-free areas, so you can use them both in urban and rural settings. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel, and is a landscape design with a glass pane. It is perfect for modern and classic interiors. If you're seeking a wood burning stove with outstanding flame visuals, then consider the Stovax Futura 4. With its curved doors and wide viewing windows, this contemporary log burner offers exceptional flame images. Air jets in the advanced combustion system direct the air towards the areas that are most crucial to the flame, ensuring great performance. Based on the area in which the wood is growing (willow grows near water bodies or in soils with moisture for instance), different kinds of firewood will have different levels of water. Some might require longer seasoning. Installation Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will add warmth and personality. A small stove can also reduce your energy bills since you don't have to heat your entire home. It's worthwhile to make an appointment with an HETAS installer to visit your home if you're considering installing an appliance. This will allow them to assess your fireplace's dimensions accurately and give you a price. It's not just the stove price that needs to be considered as well as the amount of preparation and other work will need to be done at home. There's plenty to consider and it's essential that you choose the right person for the job. As part of the installation process, you might have to install a chimney liner. Chimney liner prevents harmful gases and smoke from escaping through cracks in the chimney brickwork and polluting the air in your home. It's a good idea to install one prior to installing your stove, particularly in the case of an older home. If you're planning on installing a stove in a space without a chimney, you'll need have a twin wall flue system fitted. This will result in a chimney that is safe for fumes and smoke to escape. A twin wall system can be constructed through your home and exit through the roof or by the side. The latter is more economical and requires less internal work, but it may be less insulated. It is also necessary to have an afghan constructed for the stove to rest on. It can be constructed from any non-combustible material, but it is recommended to select one that is easy to clean. Also, you'll need an air liner and an enclosure for protection. If you are looking for a small stove that can fit into your kitchen, then we suggest the British MI Small FlickrFlame. Its small size makes it ideal for kitchens of all sizes and it has a stunning window to view the flames from. It's a smoke-free model that is DEFRA approved, which makes it suitable for use in smoke control zones.