Wood Burning Stoves Near Me

Wood stoves can help you reduce your energy bills. They also help with active woodland management that benefits wildlife.

If they are not properly installed and maintained they may release carbon monoxide, which can pose health risks to the family. To avoid this, 5829186 pick a wood stove that's EPA certified and has modern technology for safe operation.

Catalytic Stoves

A catalytic stove is equipped with a specific honeycomb-like catalyst which converts the smoke from wood into carbon dioxide and water. This is a great choice for those who want to cut down on the air pollution in their homes while saving money. These stoves burn hotter and 5829186.xyz produce less creosote. They use less fuel. They can be more costly to operate than non catalytic models and require regular maintenance on the combustion chamber.

Wood Stoves that have been certified by the EPA

The EPA requires wood stoves to be designed under certain guidelines that limit their emissions. According to these guidelines catalytic stoves should not emit more than 7.5 grams per hour. This is compared to 4.1 grams per hour for an uncatalytic stove. It is important to note that lower emissions ratings do not translate into more heating efficiency.

Sizing and Selection

It is important that your wood stove is designed appropriately for the space in which it will be placed. A stove that is not properly sized will not function as intended and could overheat. A properly-sized stove increases the amount of heat produced and lowers emissions. The brochure: Buying an wood stove that is certified by the EPA (PDF 530K) offers a simple way to measure and choose the best wood stove.

Non-Catalytical and Catalytical stoves

The first type of wood stove to be made was the non-catalytic one. These stoves are also called traditional wood-burning stoves or open fire stoves. The primary benefit of a non-catalytic stove is that it doesn't require an additional combustion in order to reduce emissions. Smoke is one of the major sources of wasted energy. The smoke produced by non-catalytic stoves is contaminated with a toxic substance known as creosote. The catalytic wood heater has eliminated the risks. The catalytic stove utilizes a catalyst that burns the gases in the smoke to remove the toxic creosote.

The catalytic wood burner was developed to reduce toxic emissions. However it's less efficient than the secondary combustion system that is used in the non-catalytic model. The catalyst does produce some unhealthy fumes because it doesn't fully burn the byproducts of burning wood. The honeycomb structure may degrade over time. This can result in a decrease in performance and the necessity for replacement.

Keep the Combustion Chamber Clean

A catalytic combustor operating properly will appear powdery gray. It should be free of ash, soot or tatty material that can clog the catalytic surfaces, and reduce their surface area. The combustor should also not be subjected to flame impingement. This can occur when a rapid, strong draft draws flames directly into a catalytic converter. This may also happen when the firebox's door or ash pan door is left open.

It is essential to check the combustion chamber of the catalytic catalytic for physical damage or the need to replace. If it is damaged or in need of replacement, it must be replaced as quickly as possible to ensure the stove's best performance.