The Benefits of Solid Fuel Stoves
Solid fuel stoves have many benefits which is why they are becoming more and more popular as a source of heat. Solid fuel stoves have started becoming just as popular as woodburning stoves. There are many reasons for this and in this article I am going to go through why this might be and what advantages there are to having a solid fuel stove.
Low Running Costs
A solid fuel stove costs very little to run and is still a very efficient way to heat your home 24 hours a day. Other heating sources tend to come from large companies that are just looking for ways to make a huge profit whereas it is certain that solid fuel manufacturers aren't raking in a massive amount of profit. A solid fuel stove is a cheap and efficient way to keep your home warm and cosy when the weather turns against us.
The Healthy Option
Having a solid fuel stove is a lot healthier heating source compared to other sources. It can significantly reduce the amount of condensation so therefore decreases the amount of damp in the house. It also brings fresh air into the house and removes the contaminated air out of the house. Decreasing the amount of damp and mould can improve an individual's health as they are living in much better conditions and will be able to breathe in fresh air rather than polluted air. There has been research done on the health benefits of having a solid fuel stove and it has been proven that this source of heating can decrease the risk of hay fever, asthma and eczema. Another health benefit is that there isn't an on/off facility so therefore there will be no sudden temperature changes which can create mould and also can cause an illness to occur in some people.
Flexibility
When it comes to flexibility, this is where the main difference between woodburning and solid fuel stoves comes in. There are many different fuels available that can be burnt, from logs to smokeless and eco-friendly solid fuels. Having this option makes your life a lot easier because you don't have to rely on just logs or the price and service of power companies. You can choose what you burn depending on your situation, preferences or the availability of fuel. There is always a solid fuel available to meet the requirements of your appliance and area.
Guaranteed Heat
When using solid fuel stoves you don't have to worry about ever being cold. If you create a stock of fuel then you are set for any weather changes that may occur. You also don't need to worry about never having heat because of power cuts or supply failures as you have the stock of fuel and can set the fire going whenever you get cold. Also when worst comes to worst you can boil a kettle on most flat top stoves.
The Look
It is becoming more and more apparent that people are just buying a stove based on the look of it. Some people are even ignoring the technology is has and the heat output it has and just concentrating on what it looks like in their room. There is no doubt about it that a stove creates the perfect centre piece for a room but other factors should be taken into consideration when purchasing a stove. Having said all that you definitely can't beat a roaring fire when you come in from a cold winter's day.