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Additional details: Kodiak’s “Fire in the Round” grate system is 100% cast iron for long life. Others may have cast grates, but use mild steel to hold them in place.Our secondary air is preheated for greater efficiency. Our secondary air system remains clean and operable because of proper protection and location. Our secondary air is properly distributed so you have the most control of burning with this amazing top load/gravity fed coal stove – Kodiak by Alaska Company. “The People Who Know Coal.”

Exclusive “Load View” technology in a Kodiak means there is no unsightly old fashion hopper to see through our beautiful arched glass door.”Load View” can give you up to 50% more coalcapacity than those old fashion hopper fed stoves.A properly placed baffle is located near the exit flue to prevent heat loss. The Kodiak’s baffle is easily removed to check for ash in the pipe- a great benefit for safety.

Dedicated wood burning stoves or fires are designed to burn wood in the most efficient way with combustion air coming from above the firebed (Airwash) along with the addition of a Cleanburn system ensuring the best possible combustion conditions. Woodburners have a fixed grate and no ashpan, since wood burns best on a bed of ashes.

Multi-fuel stoves or fires incorporate a raised grate system which allows combustion air under the fuel (primary air) for effective burning. This system also allows the easy removal of the ash from below using a removable ashpan.All Stovax Stoves and fires are designed either for multi-fuel use, which means they burn logs, smokeless fuels or peat/turf briquettes, or as dedicated woodburners only. Unable to calculate charges due to invalid address. Please update your information. Unable to calculate charges due to invalid address. Please contact your local branch for assistance. In addition, when the stove is chugging away think about how you want to protect yourself and the ground. A fire resistant welder’s mat can protect the ground underneath the stove from scorching. A set of leather gloves is useful to prevent burns when operating the hot stove. They can also protect against cuts when packing up your gear when all is finished.

The central piece of equipment is the Hot Tent itself. The traditional ti-pi tents of the arctic forest provided the inspiration for the contemporary hot tent style. Increasingly there is variety and some very interesting styles that reflect all modern tents and tarps. Most designs (such as Luxe or Seek Outside) favour the pyramid wall tents that can be set up with just one centre pole and minimum pegs. Another style is the modified wedge or A-frame tent (such as the Snowtrekker Expedition Shortwall) enabling a self-supporting style tent.‘Hot Tents’ are shelters designed to accommodate a wood-burning stove. Master living in one of these and the results can be transformative. With the addition of a fire resistant ‘stove jack’ sewn into a tent wall, it is possible to put a stove inside, and run a chimney or stovepipe through the stove jack. With that rig you can burn wood as a heat source, to cook food or even dry clothing. You might make your choice on the type of trip that you’ve planned and the distance you want to cover. One advantage of winter is that in deep snow you can carry your gear behind you in a sled or a pulk with the weight of your gear effortlessly gliding behind you. For UK backpacking there are single walled shelters, erected with trekking poles, that are around a kilogram and that will occupy little space in the pack. Whilst ‘cold camping’ in a typical mountain tent can offer the opportunity to go fast and light, a hot tent provides warmth and comfort that can sustain for many days at a time. Importantly, it makes the whole experience so much more enjoyable. This is what winter is about. To relish in the silence of the season, getting away from the crowds and enjoying a time of year that few wilderness enthusiasts get a chance to experience.Please enter your email so we can keep you updated with news, features and the latest offers. If you are not interested you can unsubscribe at any time. We will never sell your data and you’ll only get messages from us and our partners whose products and services we think you’ll enjoy.

Modern fabrics such as sil-nylon mean that many hot tents now are both lightweight and durable: ideal for backpacking and travelling unencumbered. Traditional fabrics such as canvas are arguably more durable, breathable and, most importantly, spark resistant.

Just as there are many shapes and sizes of tents, the same can be said for the wood stove – the very heart and hearth of your hot tent set up. These are typically stainless steel (cheaper and heavier) or titanium (lightweight and expensive). All this can prove to be expensive. The premium stoves and hot tents that have evolved from the hunting scene of North America (and you’ll find them at Seek Outside or Lite Outdoors) are excellent but they can be expensive to import. However, in recent years, China has manufactured many of these tent designs and you can find some decent budget options out there from companies such as Luxe or One Tigris. If you opt for a stainless steel stove you can start out relatively cheaply. Being inside a tent with a fire is potentially very hazardous. Two things can essentially go wrong: carbon monoxide poisoning and having your tent burn down. Whilst both are very rare, you need to take precautions. Do not allow yourself to fall asleep with the stove burning if you are on your own. Make sure that it is properly extinguished before bed and that the stove pipe is drawing correctly so that fumes escape upwards. Make sure that the stove is assembled correctly. Guard against the action of the wind in a hot tent as well, making sure the tent walls do not warp and bend towards red hot metal. Keep a knife close to hand so that you can cut yourself out if required.It is tempting in winter just to not bother camping. Long winter nights in dark and cold tents might hold just enough seasonal novelty for the odd weekend but multi-day backpacking trips in a freezing damp UK conditions can start to edge recreational adventuring into the realms of expeditioning. The main issue is that in prolonged freezing conditions, traditional mountain tents will tend to collect respired moisture on the surface of the inner and at some point this will lightly snow on you and your gear. As you fight the problem of pervasive damp, slowly creeping into all your gear, you may find its chilly fingers have also made its way into the recesses of your soul – and you could well resolve to wait until spring next year!

Pay attention to the rest of your backpacking gear, not least your sleep system and other warm gear. It is important that you take a sleep system that matches the temperatures outside. If the temperature is going to be below freezing make sure your sleeping bag has the correct rating for such conditions. Unless you are sharing the tent and have the option of a fire watch system with watchers awake through the night it is not advisable to have the fire light when asleep.

Building experience with short trips in the UK hills, I have skied and snowshoed for days out in the deep cold of a Scandinavian winter. In temperatures of around – 20 Celsius, your Hot Tent is a cocoon. It is hard work in that level of cold but the satisfaction of the tent up and the stove chugging away as you sit in a heated shelter is so much sweeter for the effort. Moreover, from your hearthside you can enjoy the stillness of winter whilst others are simply sitting at home and waiting for the arrival of spring.

Before you head off with your new stove and tent, you will have a couple of jobs to do at home first. The prime job is ‘the first burn’. This performs two tasks: first, you must burn off the poisonous gases in the zinc formed when lighting up a new stove. This is a simple task and gives you an opportunity to practise lighting and using your stove. Secondly, it gives you the occasion to shape your stovepipe.

Practising wood processing (cutting wood into suitably sized logs) is a must. You will need to do this safely and quickly when out on the trail. I generally reckon on around 30 minutes to cut and prepare enough for a few hours. Sawing small logs and also quartering by batoning means you can reach the driest wood for a hot blaze.

The chimney pipe is typically made from a single sheet of very thin titanium that rolls lengthwise for compact storage and widthwise into a pipe. The first time you roll the pipe into shape can be tricky (it’s worth using a length of PVC pipe as a form and asking someone to help you). However, after the first time you burn wood in the stove, the fire will heat-set the shape of the pipe into the titanium. On subsequent uses, the chimney will acquire memory of the shape and essentially roll itself neatly into the required form. All this provides some memorable winter experiences. From creeping off British hillsides into the woody abundance of conifer plantations or even undertaking real wilderness expeditions in the frozen boreal forests of the sub-arctic. A properly sited Hot Tent with a ready supply of wood provides a comfortable space in which to cook, eat and relax. What’s more, modern materials from sil-nylon tents to titanium stoves mean that your set-up can be extremely lightweight and portable. With the lightest rigs at around 2kg for both tent and stove there is little weight penalty for being warm and dry. Cutting equipment is key to processing firewood. The beauty of contemporary stoves is that they are very efficient and burn considerably less wood than an open fire. That said make sure the collection of wood is both legally and environmentally sound. You do not need much gear but a hand saw (to cut fallen wood into small logs) and a robust knife (to baton or split your logs) is essential. No need to spend big, the Bahco Laplander saw and knife is an excellent choice at a wallet friendly price.

The weight of your wood stove is critical to determine if the floor you place it on can handle the load. Wood stoves are heavy at 300 to 700 pounds with all components in place. Ensure your stove’s weight is under the floor’s capacity, which is especially important in a mobile home or older house.

There are a number of factors to consider when deciding which is the best wood stove for your family. To make your decision easier, we’ve compared the top wood stove models and chosen our five favorites. We’ve also included the most important things to consider when making your purchase.

A glass viewing window offers another convenience feature that increases a wood stove’s value. Stoves that include the element scored higher in our review than ones without a viewing window.Basic efficiency ratings for wood stoves are fairly simple to understand. The percentage rating is an indicator of how much fuel is required to produce a specific amount of heat. The higher the percentage number, the less wood is required to heat your space. To keep your labor to a minimum and conserve resources, look for wood stoves with at least 70% efficiency ratings.

Wood is an inexpensive fuel, and burning it is less costly than burning natural gas. In most cases, it’ll save several hundred dollars a year in heat costs. But, there’s some maintenance and manual labor involved with owning a wood stove.

If you’ll be using your wood stove for only part of the day or evening, a long burn time won’t be beneficial enough to offset the higher cost. For overnight heating, look for wood stoves with burn times longer than 10 hours.Choosing which wood stove is right for your home can be a challenge. There’s a lot to choose from, and they all have appealing features. Consider the following factors to make choosing yours easier.Two main types of wood stoves meet EPA standards for efficiency and emissions. The first, called non-catalytic, is the most straightforward type. Non-catalytic stoves burn efficiently at high temperatures for high heat output. However, at lower burn temperatures, the emissions increase somewhat. These stoves are easy to maintain and have short, hot burn times.

Several factors determine the total cost of installing a wood stove. The overall price for materials and installation averages $3,250, ranging from $1,500 to $5,000.The Forbes Home editorial team is independent and objective. To help support our reporting work, and to continue our ability to provide this content for free to our readers, we receive compensation from the companies that advertise on the Forbes Home site. This compensation comes from two main sources. First, we provide paid placements to advertisers to present their offers. The compensation we receive for those placements affects how and where advertisers’ offers appear on the site. This site does not include all companies or products available within the market. Second, we also include links to advertisers’ offers in some of our articles; these “affiliate links” may generate income for our site when you click on them. The compensation we receive from advertisers does not influence the recommendations or advice our editorial team provides in our articles or otherwise impact any of the editorial content on Forbes Home. While we work hard to provide accurate and up to date information that we think you will find relevant, Forbes Home does not and cannot guarantee that any information provided is complete and makes no representations or warranties in connection thereto, nor to the accuracy or applicability thereof.

Why you can trust Forbes Home: The Forbes Home team is committed to bringing you independent, unbiased ratings and information. We use data and expert advice to inform all of our content. Plus, our advisory board of licensed professionals fact-checks and reviews our content for accuracy and relevancy.To determine the best wood stove ranking, the Forbes Home Improvement editorial team analyzed 17 major wood stoves, with each product’s star rating determined by evaluating a variety of metrics, including:

Samantha is an editor who covers all topics home-related including home improvement and repair. She edited home repair and design content at websites like The Spruce and HomeAdvisor. She also has hosted videos on DIY home tips and solutions and launched multiple home improvement review boards staffed with licensed pros. 75,000 BTUs can be generated by its 21-inch wide firebox while burning logs up to 20 inches long. That’s enough to heat 2,100 square feet with up to eight hours of burn time. In other words, it delivers plenty of warmth for a large mobile home or the entire first floor. If you have a few extra dollars to spend on a large wood stove, you’re in luck. The Escape 1800 Wood Stove with Brushed Nickel Door from Drolet is just that. It retails for $1,499. But, you can find it on Amazon for $1,249. It weighs 382 pounds and can burn 20-inch long logs for up to 10 hours in its large 2.4 cubic foot firebox.Additionally, you can control the burn time to an extent by allowing more or less air to reach the combustion chamber. Less air intake produces a longer burn time at a lower temperature.

Finally, a wood stove is designed to be a room’s focal point. There are numerous design styles available, from classic to contemporary. Choose a style that compliments your home, or one that just makes you happy when you see it.Its 1.9 cubic foot firebox is adequately sized and can handle 18-inch logs that can burn for up to six hours. But, it only produces a maximum of 65,000 BTUs per hour. That’s fairly low for a larger-sized firebox. What it lacks in power, though, it makes up for in energy efficiency and style.

The biggest disadvantage of a wood-burning stove is its initial cost. Permitted, professional installation is required in addition to the cost of the stove and its accessories. That can get expensive quickly. It’ll likely take several years to recover the cost through lower energy bills.

BTU output describes how much heat the stove can generate. Unlike heating capacity, the BTU output quantity only refers to its heat generation, rather than how much space it can condition. Higher BTUs indicate greater heat production, whereas higher heating capacities refer to the distribution of the available BTUs. Look for higher BTU output ratings in colder climates due to the higher temperature variation between indoors and out. Second, it provides up to 10 hours of burn time and a maximum BTU output of 65,000. Finally, it can burn 20-inch long logs in its 22-inch wide firebox. This stove works well for mobile home use and weighs just 335 pounds. It comes equipped with an ash drawer and a convenient draft control slider. It’ll keep about 1,800 square feet of space toasty. On top of that, the blower assembly is included in the price.A large-capacity wood-burning stove can technically produce enough heat to warm an entire house. However, a wood stove relies on convective heat and doesn’t have the benefit of ductwork to move its heat around the home. For that reason, the heat from a wood stove is generally confined to a small number of adjacent rooms in a best-case scenario.

The stove’s size is crucial when determining if the appliance will fit in its intended location while meeting any clearance requirements and aesthetics.The Pleasant Hearth 1,800 Square Feet Wood Burning Stove, model LWS127201, tops our list for energy efficiency. The features you get for just over $1,000 is what land it on our list. First off, although it’s emissions are a bit high, at 4.3 g/h, it has an energy efficiency rating of 82%.

Another downside is the required maintenance. It\u2019s generally not a large commitment. But, wood stoves do need to be kept clean, and the wood has to be carried in each time it\u2019s used. Having your chimney cleaned from time to time will likely be necessary too.It boasts Google’s highest rating, EPA certification, an energy efficiency rating of 78% and a 1.26 grams-per-hour emission rating. Drolet’s warranty is excellent, but can be confusing. The combustion chamber and door are covered for life, while other parts are covered for variable durations. Lexie is a Deputy Editor who is responsible for writing and editing articles over a wide variety of home-related topics. She has over five years of experience in the home improvement space and harnessed her expertise while working for companies like HomeAdvisor and Angi (formerly Angie’s List). Wood stoves aren’t intended for DIY installation and should only be installed by a licensed professional. Installation costs range from $2,000 to $3,000, including materials, permits and fitting the exhaust to your home.In most places, power outages aren’t common. But, they do happen. When they do, you’ll have little, or no, heating concerns if there’s a wood-burning stove in your house. Even gas furnaces need electricity to operate. The electrically powered blower on your wood-burning stove won’t operate without electricity, but the stove can still produce heat in that situation.Wood is an inexpensive fuel, and burning it is less costly than burning natural gas. In most cases, it\u2019ll save several hundred dollars a year in heat costs. But, there\u2019s some maintenance and manual labor involved with owning a wood stove.Burning wood releases pollutants. How well a wood stove expels these pollutants through the chimney is important to your family’s health. The EPA has strict performance standards for new wood stoves regarding their emissions. Be certain to only purchase an EPA-certified wood stove.

How well a wood stove performs starts with its energy-efficiency rating. Higher efficiency ratings equated to higher points in our review. We used percentage ratings directly to determine each product’s efficiency score.The installation requirements for the stove you choose are important to maximize the efficient use of space while minimizing installation costs. If the best exhaust method for your home is through a nearby wall, choose a stove approved for that type of installation. If you have an existing masonry chimney, consider a wood stove insert to keep installation costs low.Will you be heating one room or several? Heating several rooms may require a blower motor to distribute heat. Or, your home may need more heating capacity than expected.

A wood stove’s burn time refers to the amount of time between ignition and practical fuel exhaustion. A stove’s burn time designation is somewhat arbitrary, as you’re unlikely to let your stove completely extinguish before adding more wood fuel.

Catalytic wood stoves, on the other hand, include a component that traps and burns some of the emissions and excess particles after the initial wood burning. Catalytic stoves require more maintenance, produce slightly lower BTUs, emit less creosote and feature longer burn times.How you use your wood stove will determine the heating capacity that yours will need to produce. Smaller wood stoves with heating capacities of under 1,000 square feet are excellent for heating individual rooms or spaces, or for use as supplemental heat for your primary HVAC system.Because purchasing a wood stove is often related to saving money on your energy bills, the price of each wood stove was compared against its overall value. That ratio was used to compare products and determine the first rating parameter.

Defining a good selling point in a home depends on what features are deemed valuable to a set of buyers. A wood stove requires maintenance, but also provides convenience. It carries a fairly low, 5% average, return on investment, but also provides elegance to the home. In general, for most buyers and sellers, a wood-burning stove is a great selling point for an otherwise standard house. Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and consultant for several publications. Throughout his career, he strived to assist his clients in finding the potential hidden within the walls of every home and empowering them to take control of their household repair and remodeling endeavors. Deane’s primary career goal involves sharing home-related knowledge and providing self-sufficiency tools to as large an audience as possible. The inclusion of an ash chute or drawer in the price of each stove was scored as a convenience feature that increased the purchase value of the product. The first cost is the price of the stove and any additional components you choose to incorporate, such as a convection blower, remote control or other accessories. Wood stoves and accessories range in price from about $500 to $2,300, depending on size, appearance, efficiency and other specifics. A large-capacity wood-burning stove can technically produce enough heat to warm an entire house. However, a wood stove relies on convective heat and doesn\u2019t have the benefit of ductwork to move its heat around the home. For that reason, the heat from a wood stove is generally confined to a small number of adjacent rooms in a best-case scenario.Wood stoves are often used as primary and supplemental heat sources in mobile or manufactured homes. Products approved for these applications were awarded higher scores in this category.

Another downside is the required maintenance. It’s generally not a large commitment. But, wood stoves do need to be kept clean, and the wood has to be carried in each time it’s used. Having your chimney cleaned from time to time will likely be necessary too.We developed our list of the best wood stoves by first identifying competitors that met basic criteria. We reviewed the 17 most widely available wood stoves from that list and scored them all based on eight different attributes. We further pared our list down to the top five wood stoves. Our ratings take into consideration factors like pricing, warranty, energy efficiency rating, ash chute/drawer, glass viewing window, EPA certified and mobile home approved. All ratings are determined solely by our editorial team.This stove is approved for use in mobile homes with the addition of the optional fresh air intake. It can heat up to 1,800 square feet and carries Drolet’s limited lifetime warrantyThe decision of whether a wood-burning stove is worth it or not will depend on how willing you are to do a fair amount of labor to save a lot of money in the long run.

An extensive and comprehensive warranty protects you as the consumer and displays confidence in the manufacturer that it’s providing a high-quality product. We analyzed warranty duration and inclusions to determine an independent rating for each wood stove contender.

The Deco II Wood Stove emits just 1.26 grams of contaminants per hour and is more efficient than 78% of other wood stoves. The pedestal underneath the stove makes an attractive log storage area and gives the stove a unique appearance.Drolet takes up several spots on our list. Their next best offering is the Deco II Wood Stove, model DB03205. It’s in second place on our list and costs $1,199. Like all Drolet wood stoves, though, a blower and fresh air intake is not included in the price.

Our list of the best wood stoves of 2023 starts with the Columbia II Wood Stove, model DB303216, from Drolet. It takes the top spot for its versatility and a modest suggested price of $1,149. It’s perfect for heating a large living space. Even more if it’s used with the $149 optional blower assembly.A wood stove purchase is a large investment. That’s especially true if your situation requires a more expensive wood stove installation than normal. Be certain that the benefits are worth the costs to you. Here are some reasons to buy a wood stove:

How you use it is the most important factor when choosing a wood stove. Calculate how many square feet you’d like to heat and when you’ll be using the stove. The square foot calculation will tell you how much heating capacity in BTUs you’ll need. When you’ll use it will determine how many burn time hours to look for.

Another Drolet product, their Escape 1800 Wood Stove on Legs, model DB03105, is our pick for the best high-output wood burning stove It’s no wonder, with its elegant design, useful features and immense heating capacity, that the Escape 1800 on legs retails slightly higher than our earlier picks. It costs between $1,199 and $1,399 depending on where it’s purchased.The biggest disadvantage of a wood-burning stove is its initial cost. Permitted, professional installation is required in addition to the cost of the stove and its accessories. That can get expensive quickly. It\u2019ll likely take several years to recover the cost through lower energy bills.

Another $200 buys you the optional fresh air intake, and the stove weighs a mere 312 pounds. Together, these factors make this wood stove perfect for mobile home or cabin installations.

Although all glass is covered during delivery of this stove, if any glass is broken in transit to you can get a replacement free of charge, without worrying about stove glass insurance. It is Ecodesign ready; DEFRA approved and comes with a ten-year guarantee and an 82.5 per cent efficiency.A part of Stovax’s Studio range, this visually striking freestanding design is the picture-perfect choice for large living rooms, mezzanine levels or spaces with high ceilings. Though it comes with a wood grate, there is an option to buy a multi-fuel grate if you would like to have the option of burning both wood and smokeless coal. The design is adaptable as it can sit on a stove bench or within your fireplace. It is DEFRA approved, has a solid output of 11kW, an efficiency of up to 80% and a stunning widescreen view of the flames.

These regulations specify nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), organic gaseous compounds (OGC) and particulate matter (PM) which is a result of combustion. This also means that your wood burner model needs to be compliant and must have a UKCA marking.

Any house coal exceeding more than 2 per cent of sulphur content is likely to be banned due to its contribution to pollution. Again, if you live in a smoke controlled area, you will only be able to use smokeless fuel and the stove must be approved by DEFRA. The Arada Holborn 7 Wood Burning/ Multifuel Ecodesign Ready Stove is the ideal choice as it’s a classic stove from a company that has many years in the industry. January 2022 marked a change in regulations for all fuel-burning appliances such as gas cookers, gas boilers and wood burning stoves after a growing concern in air quality and carbon emissions in the UK. These appliances must adhere to Ecodesign criteria, which is a European Standard that specifies the maximum permitted level of emissions.This traditional stove meets Ecodesign standards, has an impressive clearSkies rating of four and an energy rating of A Plus. The multi-fuel function is easy to control and allows you to burn seasoned dry wood or smokeless fuel.

These stoves ordinarily have a grate (some newer models come with adjustable grates) for the fuel, such as coal to rest on and require air below the stove to operate efficiently. Some models also come with a riddling plate that help with removing any ash that builds up over time.It is suitable for a shed or summer house if you have the sufficient clearances and hearth. It is also smoke exempt, making it DEFRA approved and ideal for smoke controlled areas.

This DEFRA approved stove is a clever model as it comes with a free fitting kit, provides space for substantial stack of logs below, in its base. It has a heat output of 8kW and provides a five-year guarantee. It is DEFRA approved and boasts 80 per cent efficiency, making it one of the most environment friendly models out there. Though it is high-priced for a 5kW output, its unique design may be worth the investment. A steel registration plate is also included which can be used to seal the chimney opening and prevent dirt, dust, soot and debris falling down. You will also be given a single stove glove to stoke the fire or add wood without the risk of personal injury.A classic stove with great versatility in its design as it fits well in both in vintage and modern homes. It comes with an airwash system, an efficiency of 81.2 per cent, a clearSkies rating of four and a lifetime guarantee.There is a wide range of wood burners out there from style to size, depending on your budget. An understanding of heat output is a good place to start. You can work out the model you wish to buy based on the size of the room or area you are heating and the heat output required which is ordinarily displayed in kilowatts (kW).

The design and size make it versatile for any home. A lifetime warranty is always a positive thing, as well as providing a decent choice of colours with funky names– from Inky Blue Atlantic, Red Spice and Creamy Sandcastle. Apart from meeting the standards of Ecodesign and DEFRA, it is also an environment friendly model with an efficiency of 81.2 per cent with many excellent features that’s worth the investment.Despite being on the pricier end of the scale, its internal heat shields allow for a great efficiency of 78.1 per cent, which will leave your space warm for longer periods.

The number of logs needed for your wood burner largely depends on the stove’s efficiency and the best part about an Ecodesign stove is that it requires significantly less wood than an open fire.These stoves are designed to burn dry wood which means you will require fewer logs to produce an ample amount of heat, thereby reducing emissions. Depending on the species of wood, it must be kiln-dried for a period of at least a year to 36 months. Freshly cut wood has higher moisture levels and must be left out to dry. If you do not have the space to store dry wood, you can buy dry wood that has a Ready to Burn certification by Woodsure. This certification ensures that the wood you purchase has been tested with a moisture content that is below 20 per cent. You may also want to verify with your local council if you live in a smoke controlled area as you will need a DEFRA exempt stove to burn wood.There are wood burners suitable for every kind of home including ones on wheels or water: think camper vans and houseboats. Some models also come with airwash technology which brings a flow of air into the firebox of your wood burner from a vent above the glass panel and creates a layer air which ‘washes’ over the glass at all times. Whichever option you choose, as of 2022 all wood burners must meet Ecodesign regulations.Made of steel, the stove has a clearSkies rating of two, an energy rating of A Plus and a ten-year guarantee, but it is not DEFRA approved. There optional extras that can be purchased with the stove such as the flue liner for the chimney that also acts as a rain cap and bird guard as well as a carbon monoxide detector.

This small yet sturdy stove ticks many boxes. It comes with an airwash system, a five-year warranty on the stove body and for a mere 4kW output, it still gives out plenty of heat. It is easy to use, can quickly warm up small areas and can be effortlessly installed in camper vans.This is the perfect, energy efficient stove for heating two rooms and is suitable for open plan areas. Designed as a double-sided wood burner, the wood can be loaded from either side of the two cast iron doors and it utilises a catalyser to keep the wood burning efficiently in compliance with Ecodesign specifications.

Its 4.9kW output provides ample heating and is excellent value for money. It comes with a five-year warranty and is easy to install, use and clean. The design is contemporary and stylish and the stove comes with an energy rating of A Plus.This Ecodesign compliant model takes pride in being one of the cleanest wood burning stove and is ideal for large rooms. Its innovation and design includes a fully controllable Quattroflow management system that provides a superb heat efficiency ranging between 7kW and 16kW.

Using a wood stove is a perfect way to keep your home warm during the winter without having to spend money on electricity. As such, many households in the United States use wood heaters because they are cheaper alternatives. Fireplace inserts are usually the most modern and luxurious-looking options. However, these models are difficult to install if your home was not designed to have one. Therefore, because installation is more difficult, they are also generally more expensive. Strategic zoning involves placing the wood stove or stoves in specific parts of your house. These areas can transmit heat better and, therefore, need a lot less heat to warm up. Moreover, some high-quality wood stove models can also prevent heat loss.Note: There are also wood stoves that combine both mechanisms to provide more heat and longevity. This model is known as a hybrid, but it is not common yet, and finding one can be challenging.

Note: Always check first with your local authorities before purchasing a new wood stove. Some states and counties require official installation and an inspection to approve the use of wood stoves.You can also utilize The National Fireplace Institute (NFI) website to find local and certified wood stove installers. The organization tests hearth planners and technicians across the country, giving them an EPA certification only if they meet all the necessary requirements.