Wood Burning Stoves For Sale
Wood stoves can provide additional warmth and create a rustic, warm environment inside your cabin or home. Make sure you know the ventilation and installation requirements and also the fuel type and heat output prior to buying wood stoves.
The majority of modern wood stoves are EPA-certified, and have strict emission and energy efficiency standards to maximize heat output. Older stoves may be less efficient or not EPA-certified.
Cast Iron
Cast iron stoves are an excellent alternative if you wish to retain the charm of the past with durability and efficiency. Cast iron is able to withstand higher temperatures than steel and has superior thermal retention, which means that it will keep warm long after the fire has stopped. This is why it is a very energy-efficient option. Cast iron also resists cracking and is a good option for those who live in areas with extreme weather conditions like snow and freezing winds. However, it does require proper care for to avoid the rusting process and to maintain its strength.
The drawback of casting iron wood stoves is its weight. It is heavy and can be difficult to install and move around. This makes it unsuitable for people who have limited space. It is also fragile and could crack if exposed to rapid temperature changes. If you're willing to make the effort, a top-quality cast iron stove will provide convection and radiant heat to your home for many years to come.
If you are looking for a modern, environmentally friendly alternative should consider the catalytic wood burning stove. They make use of a platinum or palladium catalyst to ignite gas with lower temperatures, which allows for a more complete burn and reduces the amount creosote escaping from the stove into the air. This type of stove can be rated as efficient up to 85 percent, which is higher than many obsolete wood-burning stoves which only allowed air to be injected above the fuel to increase the efficiency and combustion.
Another option is a wood pellet stove. Pellet stoves use small pellets made from sawdust, wood chips bark and other scrap, which are melting and forming into compacted pellets. This is a more efficient way to heat your home, as you just fill the stove's automatic hopper pellets and then set the stove on fire. While this method of heating is a great option for those who reside in colder climates and don't want to deal with splitting and stacking wood, it's crucial to keep in mind that pellet stoves require electricity to run. This could be a problem during power outages and can result in added expense on your energy bill.
Steel
If you opt for a wood stove made of steel you'll get a high heat output and excellent combustion for a long burn. very small wood burner can be adapted to different environmental and seasonal conditions and can be controlled for height, climate and the type of fuel. These stoves are great for campers, hunters and those who travel. They also allow you to cook and heat multiple campsites on one stove.
Lopi steel wood burning stoves mix design and performance to produce something that lasts for a long time. Beautiful European castings are wrapped around a high performance steel firebox that can provide radiant and convective heating.
The Lopi NEO 1.6 is the perfect freestanding steel wood stove for the discerning buyer. This sleek stove boasts an attractive design and comes with no-stoop loading, a large glass window for a clear view of the flame, easy operation, and an easy air control system that allows for the best combustion. The NEO 1.6 has the option to be outfitted with dramatic porcelain side panels, as well as an recessed cooktop which gives an in-line view of the flame.
The Ideal Steel Hybrid Wood Stove was designed for the Modern Home Woodstove Competition in 2013. The wood stove is a unique blend of the best of traditional cast iron and steel, with a high-profile design that allows for no-stoop loading and an unobstructed view of the fire flame, as well as a high-efficiency finned heat exchanger that produces convective and radiant heat that has exceptional fuel efficiency. The Ideal Steel Hybrid boasts an EPA 2020 tested 77% efficiency, and an extremely low emissions rating of 0.89 gm/hr.
Wood Burning Types
Whether you're looking for an efficient heating solution or like the timeless appeal of a traditional wood stove, Vermont Castings is here to help. Since 1975, Vermont Castings wood stoves have delivered warmth, style, and heritage to your home. Defiant is the pinnacle of our collection, the Defiant was designed to withstand winter's wrath while bringing style and charm to larger areas. Encore FlexBurn is a versatile and well-liked choice. Its adaptable burning abilities makes it a perfect option for medium-sized rooms. Dauntless FlexBurn is the ideal solution for small rooms seeking efficiency and a sleek design.
Energy Independence
Wood stoves use a renewable fuel called wood. This means that you are less dependent on the big energy companies, and their high costs for electricity or gas. A kilowatt hour of heating can be delivered through a wood stove at around a fifth of price of a kWh of electricity and about a third of the cost of gas or oil.
A wood stove is safer to use than open flames because it stops smoke from entering the home. Smoke from an open fireplace can get into your home and cause respiratory problems for those with sensitive lung tissue. Wood-burning stoves also emit less particulate emissions than open fires which can be a major problem in cities that have poor air quality.
A wood stove keeps you warm and eco-friendly all winter. Wood is an energy source renewable that produces less carbon dioxide than fossil-fuels like oil and gas. It is also carbon neutral, meaning that the same amount carbon dioxide is released when wood was a tree.
Many modern wood stoves are made to meet the high-efficiency standards established by the newly-created Ecodesign Regulation here in Europe. They are more efficient and can convert a larger percentage of wood into heat as compared to older models. This is healthier for the environment. It is recommended to choose a stove which is EPA-certified and fuel-tested. This guarantees that it is up to the highest standards.
Not only do wooden stoves look attractive and add an attractive focal point to any space however, they also encourage family life by creating a relaxing space that is not digitalised by computers or TV. Gathering around a fire is a great experience for everyone and can encourage interaction and socialization, particularly with younger children.
Certain wood stoves come with an integrated cooktop, so you can use it to cook and heat your home. This is a great option for a cabin or any other area where there are power outages.