NOTHING beats entering your home to the warmth of a wood heater. It is best to choose a certified wood heater with a low emission level and high efficiency rating. The lower the emission level, the less carbon your wood heater emits into the atmosphere and the less impact it has on the environment. The higher the efficiency, the less wood is needed to generate heat to your home.
Top tips for safe and efficient use of wood heaters:
- Make sure your wood heater complies with Australian regulations by checking it has a compliance plate and a current certificate of compliance.
- Use a qualified professional to install your heater correctly and in line with the Australian Standard
- Get your wood heater serviced once a year in spring or early summer
- Use kindling wood, paper and firelighters to get the fire started
- Add larger pieces of wood only after a hot bed of coals has been established
- Don’t close the air supply completely overnight to avoid a lot of smoke
- A wood heater burns better with three or four smaller logs rather than one or two large ones
- Insulate your home and close doors and curtains to conserve heat
