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How to Properly Start a Wood Burning Stove
Wood stoves are a comfortable method to heat a room and conserve energy. They do require some maintenance.
Many modern wood stoves comply with EPA emission guidelines. Look for an EPA sticker either under or on the grate to make sure your stove doesn't generate a lot of harmful pollutants.
How to Start a Wood Fire
The sound and smell of a fire made from wood can be a welcome feature in any house. It's important to know how to build a fire in your stove. Unintentional methods can lead to an unburned fire that doesn't burn well, and may produce smoke or creosote. These tips will help you start the fire that will warm your home with the least effort and ensure your safety.
Examine the condition of your coals and logs before you start an fire. If they are too wet, they will smother the flame and stop it from burning efficiently. You may also want to open the flue to let any ash out that has fallen into the stove.
Begin by placing a few small newspaper pieces that are dry and clean in the stove. This will help ignite the fire. Once these begin to burn, add another layer of larger pieces of tinder to the top of the pile. This should be done using the crosshatch pattern to ensure that there is air between each piece.
If your wood stove is equipped with an automatic combustion control, it will automatically pump air into the fire as it grows. This will enable the fire to burn at a steady pace without the need to open the stove door to tend it.
It is important to not use too much tinder, since this could result in a fire that burns at a high rate and doesn't make use of the fuel as efficiently as it could. If you have a nice fire and a bed of tinder in your stove, begin the main fire by placing two large base logs on the grate. Then, on top of these base logs put a layer of wood perpendicular to them. This "top-down" method of creating the fireplace will create an effective and long-lasting fire that doesn't engulf larger logs from the base.
Once your fire is well established, close the damper and keep it closed. The fire can be smothered if you open the damper before it has fully established. This can also affect the effectiveness of the fire.
Add Wood
Stoves can be used to efficiently heat your home and also save you money. They can be used alone or in conjunction with central heating or a furnace system to provide the supplemental heat required in large houses or homes with multiple rooms. The latest clean-burning stoves on the market employ a superior combustion process that differentiates the burning of volatile compounds from combustible gasses and tar by providing air in two different stages. The first stage is to aid in the vaporization process, and the second is to supply fresh air that is pre-heated. This improves combustion and reduces smells.
The amount of heat you will get from your stove will depend on both the species of wood used and the moisture content as well as the size of the logs. The logs should be stored in a well-ventilated space for several months before you try to burn them to give the wood time to dry. If the logs are soaked with excessive moisture, they'll produce steam that is in essence wasted power.
When you are burning the fire, it is recommended to add more wood to the stack at intervals, and not all at all at. The addition of too much wood at once could cause the temperature to rise within the firebox, causing the formation of a vortex that draws smoke and volatile compounds that are not burned back into the flames. This can reduce the effectiveness of your stove.
Avoid the use of any other combustibles, such as paper or cardboard in your stove, as they are not wood and have very different physical properties that can't be burned without causing dangerously high temperatures and excessive emissions. Also, avoid using compressed combustibles such as wood briquettes as they have a completely different physical and chemical composition from real firewood, and are not type-approved for burning in wood-burning stoves.
It is essential that you have a professional install and test your wood stove. A certified WETT technician will test the installation to ensure proper operation and safety and also ensure that your chimney is working properly. They provide maintenance services for your chimney and stove to ensure they remain in top shape. They can check the areas accessible to your chimney for leakage, and fix any issues that are discovered. They will also make sure that the residents of the house know and follow the fire evacuation guidelines in the event of an emergency.
Adjusting the Damper
When you're not using your stove, a damper can control the amount of heat that is lost through the chimney. It can also be used to manage the flame. If the flue is opened but the damper is not closed enough, the fire won't be able to burn properly and it will release smoke into your living space. To ensure you have the best fire with the damper properly adjusted, you must test different locations and observe how each one affects the flames.
Typically, you'll want to keep the damper open enough to let air enter and out of the flue when the fire is burning. This allows the fire to get a good fire going and also helps keep it in good shape so that you can enjoy it for a long time. A proper opening will keep the fire from being starved of air and will keep it from blowing smoke.
To properly adjust your damper, you need to ensure that the fireplace is heated and the wood stove is hot. This will ensure that the chimney is warm and has good draft. Once these are done the damper for wood stoves can be adjusted.
Once the fire has burned for a while, you can close the damper to about three-quarters of its full position. This will stop the warm air from the room from going up the chimney while still allowing the smoke to escape from the wood stove.
This is the most effective way to keep your fire burning and to prevent it from becoming too hot. The draft may be stopped if you close the damper too far but a cold wind could be able to enter your home when the damper is not closed.
You can check to see how much the damper is open by placing your hands near the top of the inside of the flue pipe. If you feel a small draft pressing against your hand, it's probably in the open position.
The damper settings can vary from one stove to the next and even between different kinds of wood. You can experiment with different settings to get a sense of the best setting for your stove.
Clean up
After an incident, it is important to clean the flue and stove. This will reduce the risk of an explosion in the chimney which is the most common cause of fires that are caused by wood stoves. Creosote, a sticky substance that can build up in the stovepipe, is extremely dangerous. Unburned and moist particles of wood that cannot escape the fire are the cause for this chemical. It can also be caused by poorly lit fires.
A regular cleaning routine can help keep the buildup of creosote at bay. The most effective method for doing this is to sweep the chimney every year. It is also recommended that you get your stove and fireplace professionally cleaned and checked at least yearly.
It is also a good idea to clean the Ash tray and grate frequently. It is recommended to burn only wood that is well-seasoned because it produces less creosote. Avoid burning paper, cardboard and plastic. They can release chemicals that are dangerous for respiratory illnesses and the air, fireplacesandstove.com and could be released into your home.
The glass on the Ashley Hearth 3200 Sq. Ft. Wood Stove - Buy Now! burning stove needs to be cleaned regularly too. Most newer wood stoves have self-cleaning windows so they don't require as much scrubbing. If you're not able to make the glass on your Guide Gear Portable Wood Burning Stove for Outdoors stove as clean as you'd like, there are stove glass cleaners you can use on the window.
Some other helpful tips for maintaining your wood stove are to turn the vent off when you're not using it and slamming the door or window to allow more air flow. This will help keep the fire burning more hot and more efficiently since it will not need to exert as much effort to circulate the air. It is also a good idea not stack logs or keep them in the flame for long periods of time as this could cause warping and splitting. In addition, it is best to avoid using compressed combustible logs in your wood stove, because the paraffin they contain could melt and spill down the flue which could cause damage.
Wood stoves are a comfortable method to heat a room and conserve energy. They do require some maintenance.
Many modern wood stoves comply with EPA emission guidelines. Look for an EPA sticker either under or on the grate to make sure your stove doesn't generate a lot of harmful pollutants.
How to Start a Wood Fire
The sound and smell of a fire made from wood can be a welcome feature in any house. It's important to know how to build a fire in your stove. Unintentional methods can lead to an unburned fire that doesn't burn well, and may produce smoke or creosote. These tips will help you start the fire that will warm your home with the least effort and ensure your safety.
Examine the condition of your coals and logs before you start an fire. If they are too wet, they will smother the flame and stop it from burning efficiently. You may also want to open the flue to let any ash out that has fallen into the stove.
Begin by placing a few small newspaper pieces that are dry and clean in the stove. This will help ignite the fire. Once these begin to burn, add another layer of larger pieces of tinder to the top of the pile. This should be done using the crosshatch pattern to ensure that there is air between each piece.
If your wood stove is equipped with an automatic combustion control, it will automatically pump air into the fire as it grows. This will enable the fire to burn at a steady pace without the need to open the stove door to tend it.
It is important to not use too much tinder, since this could result in a fire that burns at a high rate and doesn't make use of the fuel as efficiently as it could. If you have a nice fire and a bed of tinder in your stove, begin the main fire by placing two large base logs on the grate. Then, on top of these base logs put a layer of wood perpendicular to them. This "top-down" method of creating the fireplace will create an effective and long-lasting fire that doesn't engulf larger logs from the base.
Once your fire is well established, close the damper and keep it closed. The fire can be smothered if you open the damper before it has fully established. This can also affect the effectiveness of the fire.
Add Wood
Stoves can be used to efficiently heat your home and also save you money. They can be used alone or in conjunction with central heating or a furnace system to provide the supplemental heat required in large houses or homes with multiple rooms. The latest clean-burning stoves on the market employ a superior combustion process that differentiates the burning of volatile compounds from combustible gasses and tar by providing air in two different stages. The first stage is to aid in the vaporization process, and the second is to supply fresh air that is pre-heated. This improves combustion and reduces smells.
The amount of heat you will get from your stove will depend on both the species of wood used and the moisture content as well as the size of the logs. The logs should be stored in a well-ventilated space for several months before you try to burn them to give the wood time to dry. If the logs are soaked with excessive moisture, they'll produce steam that is in essence wasted power.
When you are burning the fire, it is recommended to add more wood to the stack at intervals, and not all at all at. The addition of too much wood at once could cause the temperature to rise within the firebox, causing the formation of a vortex that draws smoke and volatile compounds that are not burned back into the flames. This can reduce the effectiveness of your stove.
Avoid the use of any other combustibles, such as paper or cardboard in your stove, as they are not wood and have very different physical properties that can't be burned without causing dangerously high temperatures and excessive emissions. Also, avoid using compressed combustibles such as wood briquettes as they have a completely different physical and chemical composition from real firewood, and are not type-approved for burning in wood-burning stoves.
It is essential that you have a professional install and test your wood stove. A certified WETT technician will test the installation to ensure proper operation and safety and also ensure that your chimney is working properly. They provide maintenance services for your chimney and stove to ensure they remain in top shape. They can check the areas accessible to your chimney for leakage, and fix any issues that are discovered. They will also make sure that the residents of the house know and follow the fire evacuation guidelines in the event of an emergency.
Adjusting the Damper
When you're not using your stove, a damper can control the amount of heat that is lost through the chimney. It can also be used to manage the flame. If the flue is opened but the damper is not closed enough, the fire won't be able to burn properly and it will release smoke into your living space. To ensure you have the best fire with the damper properly adjusted, you must test different locations and observe how each one affects the flames.
Typically, you'll want to keep the damper open enough to let air enter and out of the flue when the fire is burning. This allows the fire to get a good fire going and also helps keep it in good shape so that you can enjoy it for a long time. A proper opening will keep the fire from being starved of air and will keep it from blowing smoke.
To properly adjust your damper, you need to ensure that the fireplace is heated and the wood stove is hot. This will ensure that the chimney is warm and has good draft. Once these are done the damper for wood stoves can be adjusted.
Once the fire has burned for a while, you can close the damper to about three-quarters of its full position. This will stop the warm air from the room from going up the chimney while still allowing the smoke to escape from the wood stove.
This is the most effective way to keep your fire burning and to prevent it from becoming too hot. The draft may be stopped if you close the damper too far but a cold wind could be able to enter your home when the damper is not closed.
You can check to see how much the damper is open by placing your hands near the top of the inside of the flue pipe. If you feel a small draft pressing against your hand, it's probably in the open position.
The damper settings can vary from one stove to the next and even between different kinds of wood. You can experiment with different settings to get a sense of the best setting for your stove.
Clean up
After an incident, it is important to clean the flue and stove. This will reduce the risk of an explosion in the chimney which is the most common cause of fires that are caused by wood stoves. Creosote, a sticky substance that can build up in the stovepipe, is extremely dangerous. Unburned and moist particles of wood that cannot escape the fire are the cause for this chemical. It can also be caused by poorly lit fires.A regular cleaning routine can help keep the buildup of creosote at bay. The most effective method for doing this is to sweep the chimney every year. It is also recommended that you get your stove and fireplace professionally cleaned and checked at least yearly.
It is also a good idea to clean the Ash tray and grate frequently. It is recommended to burn only wood that is well-seasoned because it produces less creosote. Avoid burning paper, cardboard and plastic. They can release chemicals that are dangerous for respiratory illnesses and the air, fireplacesandstove.com and could be released into your home.
The glass on the Ashley Hearth 3200 Sq. Ft. Wood Stove - Buy Now! burning stove needs to be cleaned regularly too. Most newer wood stoves have self-cleaning windows so they don't require as much scrubbing. If you're not able to make the glass on your Guide Gear Portable Wood Burning Stove for Outdoors stove as clean as you'd like, there are stove glass cleaners you can use on the window.
Some other helpful tips for maintaining your wood stove are to turn the vent off when you're not using it and slamming the door or window to allow more air flow. This will help keep the fire burning more hot and more efficiently since it will not need to exert as much effort to circulate the air. It is also a good idea not stack logs or keep them in the flame for long periods of time as this could cause warping and splitting. In addition, it is best to avoid using compressed combustible logs in your wood stove, because the paraffin they contain could melt and spill down the flue which could cause damage.
