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Wood Burning Stoves Near Me

Wood stoves are a low-carbon renewable source of heat that can reduce energy costs. They also aid in active woodland management, which benefits wildlife.

However, if they aren't maintained and 913875 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 has modern technology for safe operation.

Catalytic Stoves

A catalytic stove is outfitted with an encapsulated catalyst that converts the smoke of wood into carbon dioxide and water. This is an excellent option for those who want to cut down on indoor air pollution and save money. They burn more hot and produce less creosote. They use less fuel. However, they can be more expensive to operate than non-catalytic models, and require regular maintenance of the combustion chamber.

Wood Stoves that have been certified by the EPA

The EPA requires that wood stoves are designed according to specific guidelines that limit their emissions. These guidelines dictate that a catalytic wood stove should test no higher than 7.5 grams of smoke per hour. This is compared to 4.1 grams per hour for an uncatalytic stove. It's important to remember that lower emission ratings do not necessarily mean greater efficiency in heating.

Sizing and Selection

It is very important to make sure your wood stove is designed for the space in which it will be installed. A stove that is not properly sized won't function as it should and may even overheat. A properly sized stove improves the heat output and reduces emissions. The brochure: Buying an EPA-Certified Wood Stove (PDF 530K) offers a simple method of sizing and selecting the right wood stove.

Non-Catalytic and Catalytic stoves

The first wood stove made was non-catalytic stove. These stoves are also known as traditional wood-burning stoves or open fire stoves. The non-catalytic stove is advantageous in that it doesn't require a second combustion to reduce emissions. However, a significant amount of energy wasted is lost as smoke. The smoke from non-catalytic stoves is contaminated with a toxic substance called creosote. The catalytic wood heater has helped to alleviate these problems. The catalytic wood stove uses catalysts to burn the smoke's gases and eliminates the toxic creosote.

The catalytic wood burner was designed to reduce toxic emissions. However it is less efficient than the secondary combustion system that is used in the non-catalytic model. The catalyst doesn't completely burn the byproducts of burning wood and therefore still emits harmful emissions. The honeycomb structure can also be damaged over time. This can result in decreased performance and the need for replacement.

Maintaining the Combustion Chamber Clean

A catalytic combustor that is functioning properly will appear to be like a powdery gray. It should be free of soot, ash or any other material that could plug up the catalytic surfaces and reduce their surface area. The combustor shouldn't be exposed to flame impingement. This can occur when a rapid, strong draft pulls flames directly into a catalytic convertor. This can also occur if the firebox door or 913875.Xyz ash pan's door has been left open.

It is crucial to regularly inspect the catalytic combustor for physical damage, and for the need to be replaced. If the catalytic combustor is damaged or needs to be replaced, it must be done as soon as is possible to ensure optimal performance.