What is the best fuel for my wood stove?

The choice of fuel depends on your personal preference and the specifications of your stove. Dry firewood is usually the best option for a wood stove. Read more about the different options in our article on choosing fuel for less smoke and better efficiency.

How do I identify dry wood for my fireplace?

You can identify dry wood by the cracks at the ends and the hollow sound when tapped. It's important to use dry wood to minimize smoke and creosote buildup. Discover more in our article Identifying Dry Wood: How to Do It.

Is it safe to install a wood stove myself?

It's recommended to have a professional install your wood stove to avoid safety risks. Proper installation prevents issues like smoke development and fire hazards. For installation assistance, contact us via our contact page.

What should I do if my wood stove smokes indoors?

If your wood stove smokes indoors, it could be due to various reasons, such as a blocked flue or improper use of the stove. It's important to address this issue promptly to avoid health risks. Read more about possible causes in our article Wood Stove Smoking Indoors: Causes.

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Wood Stoves and Fireplaces

Discover everything about fireplaces and wood stoves.

Welcome to our blog category on wood stoves and fireplaces. Here you'll discover everything you need to know about purchasing, maintaining, and ensuring the safety of your stove or fireplace.

Essential Topics in Wood Stoves and Fireplaces

For more information on distance to combustible materials for stove pipes and buying the best pellets, check out our detailed articles. Read on and discover how to make the most of your wood stove or fireplace.

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Buying a wood stove: what to look out for?

Buying a wood burner in short Planning to buy a wood stove ? Focus on these 4 points: the right heat output , at least 75 percent efficiency , an Ecodesign certificate , and a matching flue system . Expect to pay 500 to 1,500 euros for an entry level model and 1,500 to 3,500 euros for a quality brand . Tailored output, Ecodesign certification, and a proper flue: that is 80 percent of a successful purchase. Buying the right wood stove comes down to 4 factors: the correct heat output for your room, 75 percent efficiency or higher, an Ecodesign label, and a flue matching the appliance.…

Dries NijsAug 162 min

Wood Stoves and Fireplaces

Replacing firebricks in a wood stove

Replacing firebricks in short Replace the bricks when they crumble or the steel becomes visible: a full set costs 30 to 80 euros, a single brick 10 to 25 euros. Fine hairline cracks up to 2 or 3 millimetres are normal and no reason to panic. The bricks protect the steel and keep the combustion hot: that is your efficiency. You replace firebricks when they crumble or when cracks reveal the steel behind them: a complete set costs 30 to 80 euros, an individual brick 10 to 25 euros. Fine hairline cracks up to 2 or 3 millimetres are completely normal and harmless.…

Dries NijsAug 72 min

Wood Stoves and Fireplaces

Built-in Fireplace or Freestanding Wood Stove?

Built-in or Freestanding: A Quick Choice A freestanding wood stove offers the most heat per euro and is movable, while a built-in fireplace excels in sleek finish. Expect to pay 500 to 3,500 euros for freestanding and 1,500 to 4,000 euros for built-in, each excluding installation. Freestanding for warmth and flexibility, built-in for design and space. A freestanding wood stove provides the most heat for your money and is movable, while a built-in fireplace excels in sleek finish and space usage. Expect to pay 500 to 3,500 euros for a freestanding unit and 1,500 to 4,000 euros for a built-in model, each excluding installation and flue.…

Dries NijsJul 302 min

Wood Stoves and Fireplaces

Wood Stove Smoking Indoors: Causes

Wood Stove Smoking Indoors: What's Behind It Almost always 1 of 7 causes: cold flue, negative pressure from extractor or ventilation, too short or blocked flue, bad weather, wrong cap, or wet wood. If smoke persists, stop using the stove and ventilate immediately, as smoke also means carbon monoxide. First turn off the extractor and open a window, then look for the cause. A wood stove smoking indoors almost always has 1 of 7 causes: a cold flue, negative pressure in the house, a too short or blocked flue, bad weather, a wrong cap, or too wet wood. If you smell smoke persistently indoors, stop using the stove and ventilate : smoke also means carbon monoxide.…

Dries NijsJul 301 min

Wood Stoves and Fireplaces

How to Properly Use a Wood Stove?

Proper Use with the Swiss Method Light the fire from the top of the stack: this way, the wood burns from top to bottom with significantly less smoke in the first quarter hour. Together with wood under 20 percent moisture, the glass stays noticeably cleaner. Light from the top, keep the air open at the start, and never smother: that's 90 percent of proper burning. Proper burning starts at the top: with the Swiss method, you light the fire on top of the stack, causing the wood to burn from top to bottom with significantly less smoke in the first 15 minutes. Combine this with wood under 20 percent moisture and an open air supply at the start, and the glass and chimney stay noticeably cleaner.…

Dries NijsJul 302 min

Wood Stoves and Fireplaces

How to Identify Dry Wood: A Guide

Quick Guide to Identifying Dry Wood Dry firewood contains less than 20 percent moisture: measure with a moisture meter costing 10 to 25 euros on a freshly split surface. Without a meter, sound, cracks, bark, weight, and flame also reveal it, and fresh wood needs 1.5 to 2 years of drying time . Wet wood burns its own water first: dry burning is the cheapest saving. Dry firewood contains less than 20 percent moisture, and you can verify this most reliably with a moisture meter costing 10 to 25 euros on a freshly split surface. Without a meter, 5 simple tests also reveal it: sound, cracks, bark, weight, and the flame itself.…

Dries NijsJul 302 min

Wood Stoves and Fireplaces

Replacing the Door Gasket on a Wood Stove

Quick Guide to Replacing a Door Gasket Replacing a door gasket costs 15 to 40 euros and takes about 45 minutes: remove the old gasket, clean the groove, glue in the new gasket, and let it dry for 12 to 24 hours. Perform the test with a 5 euro note: if it slides out easily, the gasket is worn out. A tight gasket saves wood and keeps the glass clear. The Test: Is the Gasket Worn Out? Clamp a 5 euro note between the door and the stove and close the door.…

Dries NijsJul 302 min

Frequently asked questions

Regular maintenance of your wood stove is essential for efficient operation and safety. Ensure you have the stove inspected annually by a professional. For more detailed tips, check out our article on wood stove maintenance and inspection.