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Wood Burning Stoves For Sale

Wood stoves can add warmth and create a rustic and cozy atmosphere in your cabin or home. Before purchasing a wood stove for your home, ensure that you understand requirements for ventilation and installation and also the type of fuel used and the heat output.

Modern wood stoves are EPA certified and meet strict emission and energy efficiency regulations in order to maximize the amount of heat produced. Older stoves are less efficient or not EPA-certified.

Cast Iron

If you are looking for old-fashioned charm durability, efficiency and longevity in your wood stove, consider casting iron stove. Cast iron is more resistant to heat than steel, and has a high thermal retention rate. This means that the cast iron stove will retain warmth even after the fire has been put out.  small wood burning heater  makes it an energy efficient alternative. Cast iron also resists cracking and is a good option for those who live in areas that have extreme weather conditions, such as snow and freezing wind. It does, however, need to be properly cared for in order to stop rusting and maintain its strength.

Cast iron wood stoves are heavy. It can be difficult to move and install, and isn't suitable for those who have small spaces in their homes. It can also be brittle, and crack if exposed to a rapid change in temperature. If you are willing to put in the effort but, a high quality cast iron stove will provide radiant and convection heating for your home for many years.

For those looking for a contemporary, environmentally friendly option should consider the catalytic wood burning stove. They use a platinum or palladium catalyst to ignite gasses at a lower temperature which allows them to burn more completely and reduces the amount of creosote escaping the stove into the air. This type of stove can be rated as efficient up to 85 percent, which is superior to the older wood-burning stoves which only allowed air to pass over the fuel in order to increase combustion and efficiency.

Another alternative is a wood pellet stove. Pellet stoves are made of small pellets made from sawdust, wood chips bark and other scraps that are then melt and then shaped into compacted pellets. This is a more convenient way to heat your home, as you can simply fill the stove's automatic hopper pellets and set the stove on fire. While this method of heating is a great choice for those who reside in colder climates and don't want to deal with splitting and stacking wood, it is crucial to keep in mind that a pellet stove requires electricity to operate. This can cause problems during power outages and can cause additional costs on your energy bill.

Steel

Steel wood stoves provide high heat output, superior combustion and a long burn time. They can be adapted to different conditions, including seasonal and environmental and can be regulated by height, climate and fuel type. These stoves are great for hunters, campers and those who travel. A stove can also be used to cook and heat multiple campsites.

Lopi steel wood burning stoves combine design and performance to produce something that lasts a lifetime. Beautiful European castings are encased in an extremely durable steel firebox that can provide radiant and convective heating.

The Lopi NEO 1.6 is the ideal freestanding steel stove for the discerning buyer. This sleek stove boasts a bold design and offers no-stoop loading, a large glass window that offers an unobstructed view of the flame, easy operation, and a simple air control system that provides the best combustion. The NEO 1.6 has the option to be fitted with striking porcelain side panels, as well as an recessed cooktop which gives an unobstructed view of the flame.

The Ideal Steel Hybrid Wood Stove created for the Modern Home Woodstove Competition of 2013 is a hybrid wood stove constructed from cast iron and steel. This innovative wood stove combines traditional cast iron with steel, a tall-profile design that permits easy loading without stooping, and a clear view of the flame. It also features a high-efficiency heat exchanger with fins that produce radiant heat and convective warmth while consuming less fuel. The Ideal Steel Hybrid boasts an EPA 2020 tested 77% efficiency and a low emissions rating of 0.89 gm/hr.

Types of Wood Burning

Vermont Castings can help you whether you're in search of an efficient heating system that is efficient or simply want the timeless beauty of a traditional wood stove. Since 1975, Vermont Castings wood stoves have delivered warmth and style to your home. Defiant: The pinnacle of our selection, the Defiant was built to defy winter's harshness while adding style and charm to larger areas. Encore FlexBurn is a flexible and well-loved option. Its ad-hoc burning capabilities makes it a perfect choice for rooms with medium-sized spaces. Dauntless FlexBurn: Ideal for small rooms that require efficiency and a sleek design, the front-load Dauntless is the perfect choice.

Energy Independence

Wood stoves use a renewable fuel, wood, so you'll be less dependent on big energy companies and the expense of their monopoly gas or electricity supplies. Wood stoves can produce an kilowatt-hour worth of heat at only a fraction of the price of electricity or gas.

A wood stove is safer than an open fire because it contains the flame and blocks smoke from entering your living space. Smoke from an open fire can get into your home and cause respiratory problems for people with sensitive lung tissue. Wood-burning stoves also emit less particulate emissions than open flames which can be a major issue for cities with poor air quality.

A wood burner keeps you warm and eco-friendly throughout the winter months. Wood is a renewable energy source that produces less carbon dioxide than fossil fuels such as gas and oil. It is also carbon neutral, which means that the same amount of carbon dioxide is released as if wood was a tree.

Many modern wood stoves have been made to meet the high efficiency standards set by the new Ecodesign Regulation here in Europe. This means they are more efficient, converting a greater percentage of the wood into heat than the older models, making them more beneficial for our environment. Choosing a stove that is EPA certified and fuel-tested is a good option to ensure it is up to the highest standards.

Not only do wooden stoves appear attractive and create an attractive centerpiece to any room however, they also help families live a more peaceful life by creating a relaxing space that is not digitalised by technology such as computers or television. Gathering around an open fire is a fantastic experience for all and can help encourage conversations and social interaction, particularly with children.

Some wood stoves come with built-in cooktops and you can make meals as well as heat your home. This can be a beneficial feature in an apartment or other living space that does not have access to the grid, and could be affected by power outages from time to time.