With heating oil at $4.00 a gallon many homeowners are considering to, at least partially, heat their homes with good ole Maine firewood at a fraction of the heating costs. The pay back time for investing in an EPA clean burning wood burning fireplace insert is usually less than two years. Here is how to get started.
When it comes to wood stoves, new is definitely better. An approved stove that meets or preferably exceeds EPA standards is a must.
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By KATE GALBRAITHMAY 1, 2012
AUSTIN, TEXAS — A century ago, rural homes in the United States and Europe commonly relied on wood for heating. Now wood is making a comeback, thanks largely to pellet technology.
If your fireplace firebrick is cracked or broken, you should replace the refractory brick before continuing the use the fireplace. Universal firebrick from Hargroveoffers a simple and inexpensive method of replacing the fireplace firebrick.
Casual use open burning fireplaces are not efficient and require frequent fire tending. The oversize fireplace flue sweeps the firebox heat up the flue. Even worse, the draft of the fireplace gathers up the heated room air as well. A few hours of casual fireplace use can force your central heating system to work harder and cost you money!
Maryland to Give Rebates for Wood & Pellet Stoves
When purchasing a wood stove, it is important that you choose the appropriate size stove for your home. Most Wood Stoves will have a BTU rating which is the factor you will use to determine the proper size for your wood stove.
Have you ever wanted to have a fireplace you can take just about anywhere? With the new Bio Fuel Table Top Fireplace from Anywhere Fireplaces, that is now possible.