Do I need a damper for my wood stove?
Do I need a damper for my wood stove?
Newer models of wood stove don’t typically require a damper. A damper was traditionally used on older, less efficient, models of stove to help reduce the flow of air leaving the firebox. Certified modern stoves meet stringent regulations and typically won’t need a damper to perform well.
Does a wood stove burn hotter with the damper open or closed?
Determine which position is open and which closes the damper for your particular stove. Open the damper all the way, if you are lighting a fire. If the damper is more than halfway open there will be too much airflow to produce heat, but it will keep a flame raging and consuming wood.
Where should a wood stove damper be placed?
A damper is usually located approximately 12 to 18 inches from the stove, prior to the spot where the pipe exits into a chimney, if present. The damper retains heat that escapes up the chimney or flue. It allows this heat to dissipate into the area being heated by the woodstove.
What is a bypass damper on a wood stove?
The bypass damper is used to bypass the combustor when the loading door is open and when the exhaust is not yet hot enough to make it active. The flame shield protects the combustor from direct flames which can cause uneven heating and shock to the combustor.
How do I make my stove hotter?
How to Make My Wood Stove Hotter
- Allow the room where the wood burning stove is located to cool off to 70 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.
- Remove all ashes from the inside of the wood burning stove.
- Insert a fireback made of sheet metal in the back of the wood burning stove.
- Select well-seasoned, dry hardwood.
What is the difference between a flue and a damper?
The flue is simply the open middle of the chimney that the smoke goes up. A damper is intended to shut off- either fully or partially- the chimney flue. The reason you’d want to do that is to keep heat ($$$) from escaping up the chimney.
How do you use a wood stove with two dampers?
Modern Stoves
- Open both front dampers completely before starting a fire.
- Place wood in the firebox and light the fire.
- Allow the fire to burn for between 10 to 30 minutes before adjusting the dampers.
- Close the front damper slowly and observe the smoke escaping from the chimney.
Which Hearthstone stove is the cleanest?
The Heritage is the quintessential HearthStone stove. It’s also our cleanest burning stove, EPA certified at only 0.54 g/hr. At only 0.54 g/hr of particulate emissions, the Heritage is our cleanest burning stove thanks to the TruHybrid™ system.
How much does a herheritage stove cost?
Heritage From: $3899* MSRP The Heritage is the quintessential HearthStone stove. It’s also our cleanest burning stove, EPA certified at only 0.54 g/hr.
What are Hearthstone products made of?
Each HearthStone is handcrafted using a combination of precision-made components in cast iron, soapstone, steel, ceramic, and various other materials. Our commitment to quality and attention to detail ensures that your product will serve you faithfully for years to come.
What does the new rule mean for Hearthstone?
This new rule has given HearthStone the opportunity to take a leadership position and develop some of the cleanest, most efficient stoves in existence today, thanks to our TruHybrid technology. All of our wood stoves exceed 2020 EPA standards so you can be sure they burn clean today and for many years to come.
