Problems With Wood Stoves

Maintenance

• Wood stoves require you to build and maintain a fire to keep the home warm. This includes removing excess ash from the stove and continually adding more wood to keep the fire burning.

Heat Output

• Wood stoves heat the space directly around the stove and work best only in the room it is placed in. It will not effectively heat your entire home.

Safety

• Using wood with a lot of pitch can result in creosote buildup in the wood stove's chimney. Creosote buildup can block dangerous carbon monoxide from escaping, which reduces the air quality of your home.

Space Considerations

• Wood stoves require more space than other heating devices. For example, wood stoves need adequate space in between the actual stove and the floor or wall to prevent overheating. Wood stoves also need storage space to for the wood, which must be kept dry.