Nowadays, it is often used as a supplementary heating source in the home , although some people continue to use it as a primary heating source or even for cooking.
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Wood stoves provide warmth , and although there are many more modern, eco-friendly models, many prefer classic, traditional wood stoves .
Types of wood stoves
1. Classic wood stoves : They usually have square lines with legs and have a space to store firewood.
2. Modern wood stoves: they have a more minimalist design.
3. Wood stove with oven: perfect for cooking or heating food.
4. Eco-friendly wood stoves: In addition to being environmentally friendly, their manufacturing and installation processes are harmless. Because they are efficient, they don't waste firewood, and because they are forged from steel, they produce more heat than a brick stove.
5. Corner stoves: They adapt to corners when there is not much space in the home.
6. Portable wood stoves: ideal for camping.
7. Built-in stoves : These stoves can be placed on an alternative base attached to the wall. They usually fit well into kitchen cabinets because they tend to be smaller compared to a traditional stove.
The best of wood stoves
Wood stoves produce efficient and affordable heat, as they don't use electricity. The fuel used is wood, a very economical, readily available, and environmentally friendly alternative.
It's a perfect choice as it brings warmth and charm to the home, becoming the main meeting point in the house.
In addition, they are very aesthetically appealing, and can be very useful if you opt for a wood-burning stove with an oven for cooking.
The worst thing about wood stoves
They do not heat automatically and require a smoke extraction system and good ventilation.
It requires cleaning the residue , which must be removed periodically for the stove to function properly. There are specific vacuum cleaners on the market for collecting ash from this type of stove.
Aspects to take into account
You should consider features such as the size of the wood stove and the materials it is made of, which can be cast iron, vermiculite refractory bricks, chamotte, and even steel.
You also need to consider the heating output, which is the volume of the room you want to heat, and the efficiency, which takes into account the energy consumed and the energy returned. The higher the efficiency, the more economical it is.
Finally, it's worth considering the range your wood stove offers, which is the ratio of its ability to generate heat for a given period of time in a room in the house.
Tips for buying the right wood stove
The first thing to consider is the space you'll be heating, so you can choose a model that offers the right amount of heat . If the heater is too small, it's likely to fail to heat the space because it won't reach the desired temperature.
Wood stoves typically come in three sizes: large, medium, and small. Therefore, it's important to first measure the length and width of the surface you want to heat.
After this first step, you have to multiply the length by the width and with this measurement you choose one size or another.
- Large wood stove size: spaces larger than 200 square meters.
- Medium wood stove size: space between 140 and 200 square meters.
- Small wood stove size: space less than 140 square meters.
As for firewood , it's important to choose it carefully. Ideally, it should have a moisture content of between 20% and 25% . If it's green and contains a lot of resin, it will take longer to burn and will weigh more, which means buying less firewood for the same amount of money. On the other hand, if it's too dry, it will burn very quickly, and you'll waste much more firewood. In any case, it's always preferable for it to be dry to facilitate combustion, and the best types are beech, oak, elm, olive, and holm oak.
Approximate price of wood stoves
Depending on the model and the features we've discussed above, the price varies greatly, but a wood-burning stove with an oven typically ranges from €300 to €1,100.
To this price we must add the cost of installation , so the final price is usually around €700 for the cheapest models and €1,500 for the most expensive ones.
If the stove is simpler and doesn't have a built-in oven, you can find it at a lower price, starting at €250 or €300.
Below, we'll look at different models of wood-burning stoves. Choose the one that best suits your needs: for large spaces, with an oven, for a corner, for outdoor dining, etc.
Corner wood-burning stove with oven. FM Model CH-8-R by Bricosol.
This wood-burning stove is designed to take advantage of the corners of your home and also allow you to cook. It's very practical, as it also has a space for storing firewood.
It is made of stainless steel with a heating power of 14KW and a heating volume of 313m3.
The Bricosol CH´8R corner wood stove with oven includes a 310 x 300 mm stainless steel rotating roasting rack and glove . It also includes a 450 x 350 x 60 mm stainless steel oven tray, 0.8 mm thick.
Haoting Portable Folding Wood Stove
This wood stove is designed for camping and outdoor enjoyment, as it's foldable and portable. It's easy to transport and very practical not only for heating but also for cooking.
Haotin wood stove is made of heavy-duty steel for durability and safety and has a chimney pipe for vertical ventilation.
The removable flat top surface provides an area for cooking or boiling water, and its side racks fold down to store cooking equipment and utensils.
It is recommended to use natural fuel sources such as firewood, twigs, wood chips, etc.
Baker KNYSNA 6 KW EcoDesign2022
Homely wood-burning stove, with straight lines and a simple and practical design.
It is made of anthracite-grey steel and has a design for loading logs from the front and a smoke outlet at the top for 120-125mm pipes.
The Panadero KNYSNA 6 KW EcoDesign2022 wood stove measures 712 x 436 x 443 mm. The front door measures 290 x 290 mm.
It has a convenient built-in firewood rack at the bottom , with capacity for logs up to 40cm.
Panadero stoves can be found at various retailers such as Amazon and Leroy Merlin. They are similar models, and you can find a wide variety of wood-burning stoves from this brand on their website.
Wolfpack Professional Line
This is a stove with a black steel mixed sheet with a 14.5W vertical smoke outlet.
It measures 510 mm (without legs) / 610 mm (with legs), with a round and comfortable design. The diameter is 340 mm. The pipe diameter is 110 mm, and the mouth diameter is 245 mm.
The Wolfpack mixed sheet metal stove No. 3 includes 330mm diameter grills .
It also has a safety grid and ash collector.
Joima Teyde Leñero 10 KW Wood Stove
The Teyde Leñero stove by Joima has an eco-friendly design and does not require an electrical outlet. It can be manually regulated for greater comfort.
It has a heating power of 10KW and a vertical smoke outlet for 150mm pipes.
The dimensions of this wood stove are 680 x 870 x 490 mm.
