Wood Burning Stoves Near Me

Wood stoves are a non-carbon renewable source of heat that could help you save money on your energy bills. They also aid in active woodland management, which benefits wildlife.

However, if they aren't properly maintained and installed, they can create carbon monoxide, which poses health hazards for the family. To avoid this, choose a wood stove that is EPA certified and features the latest technology to ensure safe operation.

Catalytic Stoves

A catalytic fireplace is outfitted with a special catalyst, which looks like honeycomb. It converts wood smoke into carbon dioxide. This is an excellent option for 913875.xyz anyone looking to reduce indoor air pollution while saving money. The stoves are hotter and produce less creosote. They consume less fuel. They are more expensive to operate than non catalytic models, and 913875.xyz require regular maintenance of the combustion chamber.

Wood Stoves that are EPA-Certified

The EPA requires that wood stoves be constructed according to certain guidelines that restrict their emissions. In accordance with these guidelines, catalytic stoves must not emit more than 7.5 grams per hour. This is in contrast to 4.1 grams of smoke per hour for a non catalytic stove. It is important to keep in mind that lower emissions ratings do not necessarily mean greater heating efficiency.

Sizing and Selection

It is important that your wood stove is sized to fit the area in which it will be put in. A stove that is not properly sized won't function as it should and could overheat. A properly sized stove improves the amount of heat produced and lowers emissions. The brochure purchasing an EPA-certified wood Stove (PDF 530K) provides a convenient method of sizing and selecting the right wood stove.

Non-Catalytic and Catalytic stoves

The first wood stove that was made was a non-catalytic stove. These stoves are also called traditional wood-burning stoves, or open fire stoves. The main benefit of a non-catalytic stove is that it doesn't require an additional combustion to reduce emissions. Smoke is one of the major sources of wasted energy. The smoke produced by a wood stove that is not catalytic has creosote, a hefty residue which is a highly toxic substance. The catalytic wood heater has eliminated the risks. The catalytic stove is catalysts that burn the gases in the smoke to eliminate the toxic creosote.

While the catalytic wood stove was developed to reduce the emission of toxic gases, it is not as effective as the secondary burn system found in the non-catalytic stove. The catalyst does not completely burn the byproducts of burning wood and therefore still emits harmful emissions. In addition the honeycomb structure the catalyst could degrade over time. This could lead to a decrease in performance and the necessity for replacement.

Make sure to keep the Combustion Chamber Clean

A catalytic combustor that is functioning properly will appear to be powdery gray. It must be free of soot, ash or other tatty substances that would plug up the cells and decrease the catalytic surface. The combustor should also not be subject to flame impingement. This can be caused by a fast, powerful draft pulling flames directly into the catalytic converter. This can also occur if the firebox door 913875 or ash pan door is left open.

It is important to check the catalytic combustor for 913875 physical damage and 913875.Xyz (Https://Www.913875.Xyz/Xbrg4G5-0Jw0Sx6-C3V-Yd1G-46G7-166) a need to be replaced. If the catalytic unit is damaged or needs to be replaced, it must be done as quickly as is feasible for optimal performance.