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A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space A small wood stove can bring the warmth and character of any room. It can also be used to cook, particularly if you choose the model with the option of a stovetop. Larger wood stoves burn inefficiently when the draft is lowered and produce more creosote. The Louis stove was designed to be portable and is ideal for caravans and yurts. Cooking One of the benefits of owning a small wood stove is cooking it. This can bring a true feeling of pride and pleasure as well as a chance to get away from the frantic pace of modern living. Cooking using a log burner requires careful planning. It takes longer for the stove to heat up so it's important to plan accordingly, and choose recipes that do not require high heat – soups, stews and casseroles as well as pot roasts all work well. Charnwood log burner accessories are worth the investment. The wood stove cooker plate replaces the blanking plates at the top of your stove, creating an ideal hotplate to heat your kettle. Make sure you use only the highest quality well-seasoned firewood to ensure your stove is working properly and can cook at the correct temperature. This will reduce creosote, which can cause issues with chimneys if it is not burned properly. Hardwoods, such as oak and ash, are advised for their ability to produce long coals that release less heat as time passes. Stove baffles can be opened and closed to regulate the airflow around the fire, which can help to maximize combustion and create a flame that is capable of providing the ideal amount of heat to both toasting bread and slow simmering of casseroles and soups. It is essential to play with the baffles on your stove to find the best settings for you. A trivet can also be a great idea. It's designed to sit on top of your stove. This will keep your kettle from boiling dry when you put it on the stove, which could be a common mistake when first using the log burner! You can also buy a stovetop tea kettle that comes with built-in whistle. This is ideal for those who want to make coffee in a hurry. Warmth Woodburning stoves are an excellent source of warmth. They not only heat your home but can also provide a sustainable and healthy energy supply. Burning wood reduces electricity demand when the electricity grid is at its most busy and can lower electricity prices for everyone! Installing a stove can be used to heat hot water for radiators and taps. This is a great option for those who live in a smaller home, caravan or narrowboat that may not have enough space for an electric water heater. Cooking on a wood stove is another fantastic way to use it! A majority of wood stoves have an even surface that is perfect for heating pots and pans. It can be used to fry, boil or steam or roast. Make sure that whether your stove is capable of burning the kind of fuel you want to use, and also that it is safe for doing it. Keep your wood stove clean. This will stop the dangerous creosote from building up and will keep the flames visible. It is important to remove any excess ash. It is also recommended to use dry, well-seasoned hardwood. This will allow you to have the most efficient and safest burning possible and will also help reduce toxins in the atmosphere. Ideally, the firewood should be cut, split and stored in a location with good ventilation for at minimum a year before it is brought inside. You could also buy dry kiln-dried logs, which are already cut and bagged, making them easy to carry and store. It is also important to ensure that the wood stove you choose is of the right size for the area in which it is installed. contemporary wood burners Fireplaces & Stoves that is too large could cause smaller fires that will create more creosote. This can reduce the amount of heat generated. A small wood stove is designed to provide heat to up to 500 square feet and a medium wood stove is designed to heat up to 1,000 square feet and an extra-large wood stove can be able to heat up to 2,200plus sq ft. Character A small wood stove can bring warmth and character to the kitchen and living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempted for use in smoke-controlled areas therefore you can use them in both urban and rural settings. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in wood and multi fuel, features an open-plan glass pane and is suitable for modern and classic interiors. Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that provides stunning flame effects. With its curved doors and large viewing windows, this modern log burner offers exceptional flame images. Air jets in the advanced combustion system direct air to crucial areas of the fire, which ensures excellent performance. Different types of firewood come with differing amounts of water at the start, depending on where they grow (willow is a common species in soils that are wet and next to water bodies, for instance), so some require longer seasons than others. Installation Having a wood burner installed in your kitchen is a great idea to give it a feeling of warmth and personality. A small stove can reduce your energy bills since you won't have to heat the entire house. If you're considering installing an electric stove, you should consider scheduling a visit to an experienced local HETAS installer. This will enable them to evaluate the fireplace space and give you a precise estimate. The cost of the stove should be considered as well as the amount of preparation work and other tasks you'll need to perform at home. There's many things to think about, so it's important that you get an expert who is qualified for the job. As part of the installation process, you might require the installation of a chimney liner. Chimney liner prevents harmful gases and smoke from escaping through gaps in the chimney brickwork, and infecting the air inside your home. Installing one of these before installing your stove is a good idea, especially if you live in an older house. Installing a stove into a space without chimneys will require a twin-wall flue system. This will create a chimney system that is safe for fumes and smoke to escape. A twin wall flue system can go through your home and exit through the roof, or it could run externally along the side of the building. The latter is more cost-effective and requires less internal work, but it may be less well-insulated. You'll need to construct an oven hearth. It can be constructed from any non-combustible material, but it's recommended to choose something that is easily cleaned. You'll also require an air liner and a cowl to protect. If you're looking for a small stove that can fit in your kitchen, we suggest the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its small size makes it ideal for kitchens of all sizes. It also has a beautiful window from which you can view the flames. It's a smoke exempt model and is DEFRA approved, which makes it suitable for use in smoke control zones.