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For Questions and Answers 

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How often do I need to sweep my chimney?

 

It is best to have your chimney swept at least once a year but can be done more frequently if you notice changes in the draw from your chimney. It is always best to contact a registered chimney sweep to maintain your chimney.

My fireplace is blocked up. Can it be opened it up?

Yes. We can undertake any breaking out and finishing work your fireplace may need to create the look you want. However we do not paint or tile as the fresh plaster takes a couple days to fully dry 

Are there any parts in my stove that will need replacing over time?

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A stove has certain parts that will need maintaining and replacing over time due to wear and tear. The fire grate, firebricks and throat plate can warp after a while as they are doing their job protecting the outer skin of the stove and can be replaced very easily if need be.

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Is running a stove economical?

 

Under the right circumstances, a wood burner can certainly save you money. According to the Stove Industry Alliance (SIA), a wood burner is 77% cheaper per kilowatt hour (kWh) to run than an electric fire, 29% cheaper than a gas fire, and around 43% and 50% cheaper than an oil and LPG fire.
Depending on the type of stove and your home, these savings can vary, but overall, it can be extremely economical to run.

Do I need a chimney?

 

In short, no, you don’t. But if you don’t have an existing chimney, you will need a twin wall, insulated flue system.

Do I need an Air Vent?

 

Maybe. If the stove is over 5kw in output, a permanently open-air vent is required. This is usually a vent put in a suspended floor or through an external wall. Alternatively, you can use an external air kit attached to the stove with a pipe connected to an external wall or ventilated space under the floor.

What type of fuel can I burn?

 

This depends on the type of stove you have. If you have a multi fuel wood burner, you can burn both seasoned wood and coal . However, please note that coal and wood should not be burnt at the same time as this may cause your liner to degrade. Wood only wood burners must only burn wood.

My stove glass is blackening up. Why?

 

This is a sign that the wood you are burning is contains more than 20% moisture or that your fire is not hot enough before being throttled back.

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