Wood burning stoves not only put out a wonderful heat, they are often considerably less expensive to run that a conventional gas or oil fired furnace and certainly less expensive than electric heat. To ensure that your stove is efficient it is important that the wood you burn is of the highest quality and the stove is serviced regularly. Although very little can actually go wrong, it is important that you or your serviceman knows where to source replacement parts for stove, you want the best parts at the best price.
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The fuel: When your stove is first installed you will be looking for a predictable supplier of high quality fuel. The wood you use is actually an investment in efficiency, it may cost a little more up front, but when you source properly seasoned wood containing less than 20 percent moisture you can expect twice the heat output that you would get if you were to burn green wood.
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Stove servicing: Even the best fuel will eventually build up on the interior of the stove. It is best to leave the servicing to a professional. This should be done at least once a year, at the same time any necessary replacement parts for stove should be identifies and installed. When your stove is clean and in great working order you can be assured that when the cooler days and evenings arrive, you will be ready for them.
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Have the chimney swept: As well as servicing the stove you must ensure that the chimney is clean, this is extremely important if you are burning wood. The best time to have the chimney cleaned is before the scheduled service and before the heating season begins.
During the heating season you should keep your eye on the stove door seal, it is always a good idea these particular replacement parts for stove on hand. Visit Buck Stove, Pool & Spa.
