Education

Wood, pellet, and coal stoves are popular heating options for many home owners. Here you can learn safety tips and info on cleaning and proper maintenance and more.

Picking The right stove

Before buying your first wood/pellet/coal stove, it's important to consider a few things. First, you'll need to determine the size of the stove you need based on the square footage of the room you want to heat. So if your room or area is 1000 sq ft its good to go a little bigger so a 1500 sq foot would be a good size. You'll also need to decide on the type fuel you want to use and consider the cost and availability of that fuel in your area. So wood , pellets, or coal Additionally, you should research the different brands and models available to find one that fits your budget and meets your heating needs.

Wood stoves need to be kept away from walls and other combustible materials to prevent ignition. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established standards for clearances from walls and ceilings that many local building codes are based on. The distance required depends on the type of stove and whether wall protection is used:

Unlisted stoves: Must be at least 36 inches away from combustible materials
Listed stoves with heat shields: May be installed as close as 6 inches from combustibles if the stove's design directs heat away from the sides and back
Stoves with wall protection: The distance can be reduced if wall protection is used, such as asbestos millboard, 28 gage sheet metal, or a 3 1/2-inch-thick masonry wall with ventilated air space

Newer stoves should have the demintions on the back of the stove or in the instructions and pellet stoves are on the back or under the lid were you put the pellets or in the instructions