Winter being upon us, we start thinking about the cold damp nights and the cozy warmth of snuggling up to a fireplace or wood burning stove. There are some important things to remember when getting ready to start operating your heating appliance.

When home heating oil prices go up, pellet stoves become a very popular device for cutting heating costs. Pellet stoves are easy to operate, produce a steady flow of heat, and usually only need to be filled once per day.

With the lowering of the outside temperatures, a fireplace quickly becomes the center for a warm and cozy ambience.