It is essential that all solid fuel burning appliances are serviced at regular intervals, typically prior to the start of each heating season. A faulty stove and installation not only wastes money on fuel but can potentially release poisonous Carbon Monoxide into the property.
Service info.
STOVE CHECKLIST Get your chimneys swept every year by a NACS chimney sweep. Stove door rope seals need to be replaced every year if not every other year. This ensures maximum efficiency, correct fuel consumption and keeps the glass clean. We offer a full door reconditioning service or can supply you the spares to do it yourself. Vacuum out the fire box and ash pan at the end of the burn season, usually around June/July. Otherwise, moisture mixes with the ash and causes erosion. (Only needs to be done once a year!) Wood ash is fantastic for flower beds and vegetable patches. Only burn dry seasoned logs this prevents tar build up within the stove and the chimney. We sell...
There are a lot of second-hand stoves on the market now and with upcycling being so popular it now means there is a woodburning stove available to suit any budget. Be warned though a bargain second-hand stove could cost you more than a new one in the long run.
Any second-hand stove should be thoroughly serviced before being installed. Servicing and installation should be carried out by a HETAS engineer.