Have you been looking at your heating bills lately? As energy prices rise, you may be thinking of alternative heating options. Our friends in Verona, Wisconsin, have readily chosen to install wood-burning stoves in their homes to combat the high cost of fuel. This may be an option for you. But before you run out and purchase, let us share some options our neighbors in Fitchburg, Paoli, and New Glarus have used successfully.
Free-standing wood-burning stoves have been proven to create a warm, radiant heat that meets environmental standards. The options are abundant, from zone heating for a single small room to a larger appliance capable of heating up to 2500 square feet. These EPA standard stoves have proven to lower your heating bills and keep your home cozy all winter long. With the many style options, they can certainly bring the ambiance your family is looking for, serve as a great focal point for your home, and be a gathering place for your family. Join your neighbors in Verona, WI, and call Chimney Specialists Inc for more information on how you can save and add an alternate heating source.
Wood-burning Stove Options
A wood-burning stove will be made from soapstone, steel, or cast iron. Each of these options has its own advantages.
- Soapstone: A natural material that stores more heat than any other. A steady, consistent heat source once the stove heats up, which may take a little longer than others. Each stove is unique due to its stone’s veining, making this a personalized option.
- Steel: Stoves made of steel tend to heat up quite quickly, but the added benefit is that they cool down more quickly than other types. You can easily install a fan due to the flat surfaces and convective air chamber design built into its design.
- Cast Iron: This is a classic. Cast iron has been used for more than 200 years, due to its strength and quality that stands up to time. A cast iron stove can be poured into different textures, unique arched doors, and a functioning cooking surface.
Professional chimney companies recommend annual inspections and cleanings to keep your fires burning safely and efficiently. Folks in Verona, WI, are doing just that. Early detection of damage has proven to save on expensive repairs in the future.
Zone Heating
One of the more practical uses for a wood stove is zone heating, like running the stove in the rooms where the household actually spends time, rather than heating the entire house. For a Verona home with a central heating system that covers the entire square footage, a wood stove in the main living area can reduce the load on that system in January and February.
Most modern stoves use a secondary combustion system that burns off smoke before it exits the flue. This reduces creosote buildup and improves efficiency compared to older single-combustion designs.
Explore More Choices at Our Showroom
In addition to chimney repair, relining, and cleaning, Chimney Specialists Inc. has grown to include a full-service wood, gas, pellet, and oil stove and fireplace design center and wood furnace shop. Our beautiful retail showrooms offer over 40 models of stoves, fireplaces, and furnaces, including 20 burning displays. We encourage you to “Explore More Choices” – an idea that is evident in all the selections available.
Our vision is to build meaningful relationships with both employees and customers that last a lifetime. We want our success to be influential, not just in the communities we serve, but also to extend far beyond them.
