Stoves

Have you found a sticky, black liquid in your wood-burning stove? Perhaps the consistency reminds you of tar, and that’s because that is exactly what it is. You might have spotted it running down the inside walls of your appliance...

Wood-burning stoves are very hot. This much we know. But sometimes people underestimate just how hot they are. We hear tales of people trying to dry clothes by draping them over the stove in the same way they would a...

Noticing an unusual smell from your wood-burning stove? Whether it’s eggy, smoky or chemical, we help you pinpoint the source and when it might be time to act.

If you’ve been reading up on operating a wood-burning stove, you might have seen people advising you to avoid overfiring. So, what is overfiring? Overfiring is essentially the process of operating your stove at too high a temperature. Woodburners are...

While fire and water are both among the classical elements, they don’t traditionally go together well. In fact, water is one of the last things you would expect to find in your woodburner, so it can be a concern if...

Is your wood-burning stove door stuck? We appreciate that it can be very frustrating. If you’ve spent a long time wiggling the door handle without any success, you might be stumped for ideas as to what to do next. Perhaps...

Please note: the information in this article is for guidance only. For a definitive answer as to what has caused your woodburner to set off the carbon monoxide, please consult a competent heating engineer. Your carbon monoxide alarm is there...

If you’ve just bought a new wood-burning stove, the last thing you want is for the paint to start coming off the stove body. The good news is that, if this has happened to your woodburner, there is usually quite...

What can you burn on a woodburner? Choosing what you burn on your wood-burning stove can have a huge impact on both the performance and lifespan of your appliance. Burning the right things can ensure that your stove burns stronger...