Wood Burning Stoves For Sale
Wood stoves can supply additional heat and create a rustic, warm atmosphere in your cabin or home. Be sure to understand the requirements for ventilation and installation and the type of fuel and heat output prior to buying a wood stove.
The majority of modern wood stoves are EPA-certified and have strict emissions and energy efficiency requirements to maximize the amount of heat produced. Older stoves are less efficient or may not be EPA-certified.
Cast Iron
If you are looking for old-fashioned charm, durability and efficiency in your wood stove, consider casting iron stove. Cast iron withstands higher heat temperatures than steel and has superior thermal retention, which means that it will keep warm long after the fire has stopped. It is therefore an energy-efficient alternative. Cast iron is also resistant to cracking and is an excellent option for those who live in areas with harsh weather conditions, like snow and freezing winds. It does, however, require proper care for in order to stop corrosion and keep its strength.
The downside of casting iron wood stoves is its weight. It can be difficult to maneuver and install, and isn't always ideal for those with limited space in their home. Additionally, it can be fragile and could break if exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations. If you're willing to make the effort, however, a high quality cast iron stove can provide radiant and convection heating for your home for many years.
Those looking for a modern eco-friendly option should consider the catalytic wood burning stove. These models use a palladium or platinum catalyst to ignite gases at lower temperatures which will result in a more thorough burn and reduces the amount creosote escaping from the stove into the air. corner wood burner of stove comes with an efficiency rating of up to 85%, which is higher than older wood burning stoves. These stoves allow air to be blown over the fuel in order to increase the combustion.
A wood pellet stove is a different option. Pellet stoves make use of small pellets of wood chips, sawdust, bark, and other scraps that are melt and then shaped into pellets that are compacted. This is a convenient way to heat your home as you simply load the stove's automatic hopper with pellets and set the stove on fire. While this method of heating is a great choice for those who reside in colder climates or do not want to worry about splitting and stacking wood, it's important to remember that pellet stoves require electricity to run. This could be a problem when power is out and could cause additional costs on your energy bill.
Steel
Steel wood stoves provide high heat output, great combustion and a long burn time. These stoves can be adjusted to suit different environmental and seasonal conditions. They can also be adjusted for height, climate and the type of fuel. This flexibility makes them ideal for campers and hunters who travel to different locations. They also provide the ability to cook and heat several campsites using one stove.
Lopi steel wood burning stoves mix beauty and performance to create an item that will last for a long time. Beautiful European castings are wrapped around a high performance steel firebox that can provide radiant and convective heating.
The Lopi NEO 1.6 is the ideal freestanding steel stove for the value-conscious buyer. This stylish stove comes with a bold design, large windows that allows you to see the flame clearly, easy operation, and a simple system of air control to ensure the best combustion. The NEO 1.6 can be equipped with striking porcelain side panels, and a stovetop with a recess that permits a clear line-of-sight of the flame.
The Ideal Steel Hybrid Wood Stove created for the Modern Home Woodstove Competition of 2013 is a hybrid wood stove made from steel and cast iron. This unique wood stove combines the best of traditional cast iron and steel, a tall profile design that makes for no-stoop loading and an unobstructed view of the flame and an efficient finned heat exchanger that produces radiant and convective heat with incredible fuel efficiency. The Ideal Steel Hybrid boasts an EPA 2020 tested 77% efficiency and a very low emissions rating of 0.89 gm/hr.
Types of Wood Burning
If you're looking for an efficient heating solution, or desire the timeless beauty of a traditional wood stove, Vermont Castings is here to assist. Since 1975, our wood stoves have stood as a testament to American craftsmanship, bringing warmth, style and heritage to your home. Defiant is the top model in the range. It was designed to withstand winter's wrath and add style and elegance to large spaces. Encore FlexBurn is a flexible and well-loved option. Its adaptable burning abilities make it an ideal option for medium-sized rooms. Dauntless FlexBurn: For smaller rooms that require efficiency and sleek design the front-load Dauntless is the ideal solution.
Energy Independence
Wood stoves make use of a renewable fuel called wood. This means you are less dependent on the large energy companies and their high costs for electricity or gas. A kilowatt hour of heating can be delivered by a wood-burning stove for around a fifth of cost of a kWh of electricity and about a third of the price of oil or gas.
A wood stove is safer than an open flame because it contains the flame and stops smoke from entering your living space. Smoke from an open fireplace can get into your home and cause respiratory issues for those with sensitive lung tissue. Wood burning stoves also release a much smaller amount of particulate emissions than open flames which can be a major problem in cities with poor air quality.
Utilizing a wood stove to heat your home is an eco-friendly, natural way to keep warm all winter long. corner wood burner is a renewable source of energy and releases less carbon dioxide than fossil fuels such as gas and oil. It is also carbon neutral, which means that the same amount of carbon dioxide is released as when wood was a tree.
A lot of modern wood stoves are designed to meet the high-efficiency standards set by the newly-created Ecodesign Regulation here in Europe. They are more efficient and convert a greater proportion of wood into heat compared to older models. This is healthier for the environment. Choosing a stove that is EPA certified and fuel-tested is a good option to ensure it is up to the highest standards.
Wooden stoves aren't only attractive and provide an attractive focal point in a room, they can also encourage family life because they create an atmosphere that isn't influenced by computers or TV. Gathering around a fire is a great time for all and can encourage conversations and social interaction, particularly with children.
Some wood stoves come with a cooking stove, so you can cook on them as well as heating your home. This is a fantastic feature for a cabin or any other living space in which there could be power outages.