When taking ashes out of your wood stove as part of your personal maintenance, it is important to do so properly to prevent fire and damage to your home. Do not use a household or standard shop vacuum; they are not designed to handle extra heat or embers that can ignite a fire. There are… Read more »
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Regular Maintenance
It’s crucial to have regular cleaning and safety checks for any fuel-burning appliance. Wood, gas, and pellet appliances all require professional attention to ensure efficient and safe operation. Annual maintenance, including testing safety parts and cleaning chimneys, protects your home and investment. Contact our office for yearly maintenance assistance.
Resilience
With recent storms, resilience is crucial. Power outages due to snow, wind, ice storms, or brownouts can be more than inconvenient—they can be life-threatening. Heat and the ability to warm food are essential during such times. Outages can last for weeks in some areas, making alternate energy sources vital. We offer wood, natural gas, and… Read more »
Firewood Sizes for Your Wood Burning Appliance
Wood size is an important part of proper wood heating appliance use. Starting with kindling, a good reference is pinky to thumb diameter size. The recommended amount is 3–5 pounds, or a large double-hand bundle. Then stage 2 after kindling is 1.5” to 3” diameter pieces (6 to 10 pieces). After your fire is well… Read more »
