Wood-Burning Stove Facts
A wood-burning stove is an alternative heating option. The stoves come in different shapes and sizes and can be used indoors as well as oudoors. Newer wood-burning stoves are about 33 percent more efficient than older versions, according to WoodHeat.org. Does this Spark an idea?
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Types
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Wood burning stoves are made in a variety of materials including cast iron, plate steel, soapstone, and porcelain. Finishes can be enameled or painted, with different colors available.
Function
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A wood-burning stove is considered a space heater and is designed to heat space directly. With modern homes being energy-efficient, a single wood-burning stove can heat an average-size home.
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Features
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Advanced wood-burning stoves produce about 90 percent less smoke than older models, which means 90 percent less creosote. The improved stoves eliminate the chance of chimney fires and the chimney and flue will need less cleaning.
Significance
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Most wood-burning stoves, developed as early as the 1990s, offer a near smokeless burn. Additionally, the stoves provide more heat while using less firewood.
Consideration
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To find the cleanest wood-burning stove, the Environmental Protecton Agency (EPA) has a list of approved appliances. Efficient stoves will have a permanent metal EPA certification label on the back.
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