Wood stoves for beginners: everything you need to know

Are you thinking about purchasing a wood stove? Super cool! This is definitely something you won't regret. Nothing is as atmospheric as a wood-burning stove in winter. It is beautiful, cozy, cozy and a lot cheaper than traditional heating nowadays. So there is no shortage of advantages, but what do you need to know before you buy a wood stove? A lot is suddenly coming your way! No problem! In this blog you will learn everything you need to know about wood stoves, so that you are ready to enjoy yourself this winter!

The size and capacity of your stove

You naturally want a wood-burning stove that fits the space in terms of style, but also in terms of size and power. You want a stove that is perfect: not too small, but not too big either. The heater must of course be able to make the room nice and warm, after all, that is why you bought it. But you don't want it to be too hot either. That is why capacity is very important. You want the perfect middle ground: not too hot and not too cold. For a smaller space you can opt for a small wood stove from Heide Smid . Do you really have a big living room? Then you definitely need more power.

Where is the heater placed?

Of course you want the stove to have a nice place in the room. But it also has to make sense. The heater must be placed in such a way that the entire room becomes nice and warm. You want a perfect distance from the place where you want to be warm. For example, if you want a heater because you want to sit nice and warm on the couch in the evening. Then of course the heater must be close enough to the sofa, but not so close that it becomes too hot. So you also have to think about this carefully.

A good chimney

A good chimney is very important if you choose a freestanding wood stove . All smoke and gas is discharged through the chimney. It is important that you have your chimney checked before purchasing a wood stove. In any case, it is advisable to buy a stove from a professional and have your chimney cleaned immediately. This way you can be sure that everything is safe and that nothing can go wrong during the heating process. That's really nice of course!

Purchasing a wood stove is a great step towards more warmth and coziness in your home. With the right preparation and attention to details, such as the size and capacity of the stove, the ideal placement and a good chimney, you are ready to enjoy atmospheric winter evenings by the crackling fire. Get good advice from professionals and make sure everything is safe. Have fun heating and enjoy the warmth and coziness that a wood stove brings!