- Adding a wood stove to a house must be undertaken properly to ensure a safe installation. Fireplace Village always recommends using a certified installer or professional chimney sweep.
- Install a stove with adequate clearance from any combustible surfaces, including floors, walls or furniture.
- Any chimney must have adequate capacity, the correct height, proper location, proper clearance from combustibles and proper mechanical support to be safe.
- When an efficient airtight stove is selected and installed with a proper chimney, the efficiency and safety of the stove operation is largely dependent on the skill of the operator.
- The type of firewood can materially affect stove operation and efficiency.
- A wood stove requires regular maintenance: proper cleaning of the chimney to remove creosote deposits, regular inspection of the installation, and handling of ashes. Fireplace Village recommends annual maintenance of wood stoves and chimneys to ensure efficient and clean burning operation and to minimize risk of fire.
