Wood Burning Stoves Near Me

Wood stoves can help you save money on your energy bills. They also assist in active woodland 913875.xyz management, which is beneficial to wildlife.

If they are not maintained and installed correctly, they can produce carbon monoxide that poses health risks for the family. To avoid this, select a wood stove that is EPA certified and uses the latest technology for safe operation.

Catalytic Stoves

A catalytic stove is outfitted with a specific honeycomb-like catalyst which converts the smoke from wood into carbon dioxide and water. This is a great choice for those who want to cut down on indoor air pollution and save money. These stoves burn hotter and produce less creosote. They consume less fuel. However, they can be more expensive 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 constructed in accordance with certain guidelines that reduce their emissions. According to these guidelines a catalytic stove must not emit more than 7.5 grams per hour. This compares to 4.1 grams/hour for an uncatalytic stove. But, it's important to remember that lower emissions ratings do not translate into more heating efficiency.

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It is crucial that your wood stove is designed correctly for the home where it will be put in. The wrong sized stove will not function as it was intended and may even overheat. A properly sized stove will boost heat output while decreasing emissions. The brochure: Www.913875.xyz Buying an EPA-Certified Wood Stove (PDF 530K) provides a convenient method of sizing and selecting a new wood stove.

Non-Catalytic and Catalytic stoves

The first type of wood stove made was the non-catalytic one. They are also referred to as traditional wood-burning stoves or open fire stoves. The non-catalytic stove has the advantage that it doesn't need another combustion to lower emissions. However, a substantial amount of wasted energy is lost in the form of smoke. The smoke that is produced by a non-catalytic wood stove contains a heavy residue called creosote which is a very toxic substance. The catalytic wood heater has helped to alleviate the risk of these issues. The catalytic stove uses catalysts that burn the gases in the smoke to eliminate the toxic creosote.

The catalytic wood burner was designed to reduce toxic emissions. However it's less efficient than the secondary combustion system utilized in the non-catalytic model. The catalyst doesn't completely burn the byproducts of burning wood, which is why it produces harmful emissions. In addition, 913875 the honeycomb structure of the catalyst could degrade over time. This can lead to an increase in performance and the necessity for replacement.

Maintain the Combustion Chamber Clean

A functioning catalytic combustor will have a grayish-white appearance. It should be free from soot, ash, or any other material that could plug up the catalytic surfaces and reduce their surface area. The combustor should not be exposed to flame impingement. This can occur when a rapid, strong draft draws flames directly into a catalytic converter. This may also happen when the firebox's door 913875.Xyz or ash pan's door has been left open.

It is essential to check the catalytic combustion chamber on a regular basis for physical damage or 913875.xyz a need to replace. If it is damaged or requires replacement, it should be done as soon as possible to ensure maximum performance.