Wood Burning Stoves Near Me

Wood stoves are a non-carbon renewable heat source that can reduce energy costs. They also help with active woodland management that benefits wildlife.

If they are not installed and 913875 maintained correctly they may release carbon monoxide that poses health risks for the entire family. To prevent this, look for an EPA-certified wood stove with modern technology to ensure safe operation.

Catalytic Stoves

A catalytic stove is outfitted with a specific honeycomb-like catalyst that converts the smoke from wood into carbon dioxide and water. This is a fantastic option for anyone looking to reduce indoor air pollution while saving money. These stoves burn hotter and produce less creosote. They consume less fuel. They can be more costly to operate than non catalytic models and require regular maintenance of the combustion chamber.

Wood Stoves Certified by the EPA

The EPA requires that wood stoves be designed according to specific guidelines that restrict their emissions. The guidelines stipulate that a catalytic wood stove must test at least 7.5 grams of smoke per hour. This compares with 4.1 grams of smoke per hour for a non catalytic stove. But, it's important to remember that lower emissions ratings do not mean more efficient heating.

Sizing and Selection

It is essential that your wood stove is built appropriately for the space in which it will be installed. The wrong size stove will not work as intended and may even overheat. Proper stove size increases heat output and reduces emissions. The brochure: Buying a wood stove that is certified by the EPA (PDF 530K), provides a convenient way to measure and choose the right wood stove.

Non-Catalytic and Catalytic stoves

The first wood stove made was an uncatalytic stove. These are also known as traditional wood burning stoves or Www.913875.xyz open-fire stoves. The primary benefit of a non-catalytic stove is that it doesn't need a secondary combustion to reduce emissions. Smoke is a major source of wasted energy. The smoke that is produced by a non-catalytic wood stove contains a heavy residue called creosote, which is a highly toxic substance. The introduction of the catalytic wood stove eliminated the risk of these issues. The catalytic stove utilizes catalysts that burn the gases in the smoke to remove the toxic creosote.

The catalytic wood burner was designed to minimize toxic emissions. However it's less efficient than the secondary combustion system that is used in the non-catalytic model. The catalyst does not completely burn the byproducts produced by burning wood and therefore still emits harmful emissions. The honeycomb structure may be damaged over time. This can lead to a decline in performance and the need for replacement.

Keep the Combustion Chamber Clean

A functioning catalytic combustor will have a light gray powdery appearance. It must be free of ash, soot or other materials which could block the cells and decrease the surface area of catalytic reactions. The combustor shouldn't be exposed to flame impingement. This could be caused by a strong, www.913875.xyz fast draft that is pulling flames directly into the catalytic converter. This can also happen in the event that you open the firebox or the doors to the ash pan open.

It is important to check the catalytic combustor for physical damage, and for the need for replacement. If the catalytic unit is damaged or requires to be replaced, Www.913875.Xyz it should be done as quickly as is feasible to ensure optimal performance.