Do you repair stoves?
We can do repairs on doors if you bring them in (replace glass/rope seals and give them a good clean). We also refurbish old stoves if it is a make we sell. This involves completely stripping them down, grit blasting each part and then rebuilding the stove. Please be aware that in the winter months […]
Can I burn anything?
Dry logs, approved solid fuel and smokeless fuel should be the only things burnt. Logs should be well-seasoned, meaning they are dry and contain less than 25% moisture. If you would like to check the logs you have are dry we sell a moisture meter which can tell you this. If you are purchasing logs […]
Is it easy to get spares?
Spares are readily available for the brands of stoves we supply, and manufacturers will continue to produce spares on discontinued models. We can supply rope, glass and vermiculite bricks for other brands of stoves.
How long will a stove last?
If used correctly and well looked after, a good quality stove (i.e. the brands we sell) should last 15-30 years. Cast Iron stoves can be stripped and rebuilt, if the cement joints start to leak, whereas steel stoves can’t. We commonly rebuild 25-30 year old stoves for customers.
How often will I need to empty the ash?
If you are burning wood on your stove, and using it evenings and weekends, usually you will need to empty it once a week. Wood burns better on a bed of ash, whereas coal and smokeless fuels need to have air coming up through the grate. Coal and smokeless fuel produces more ash than wood […]