Once warmer weather arrives its the perfect opportunity to make sure your stove is in the best condition. Stove maintenance is an essential part of owning a wood burning stove and its best to get it out the way before you find its cold once again and the stove is lit constantly. So while your stove is cold and not in use here are the must do things to make sure your stove lasts through the years and gives you the best performance. 1: Clean the chimney. Having the chimney swept once a year is essential to prevent chimney fires and keep your stove running at its full potential. To do this its best to call a Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps approved sweep. A chimney sweep will clean the chimney and in the process spot any potential issues with your stove and system, its always worth listening to any advice they have. Many chimney sweeps will offer a cheaper rate in the spring a summer. We recommend Matt Clark an excellent local sweep. 2: Check the rope in the doors. The rope in t...
So is it worth making the journey to visit the showroom? Like most of us nowadays you probably do much of your shopping online. When it comes to stoves you can do the same and see a huge range on our Website . But to see the stoves in person is still the best way to choose the right one for you. In online photos you struggle to get a true sense of the quality of build, the colour, the internal size and the workings of the handles and air vent controls. People who visit the showroom intending to compare two stoves they've seen online will often comment on how they looked nearly the same in the photos but in person the are very different. It also gives you chance to talk to one of our team in person. Our staff have decades of experience with stoves and installations, so technical questions or special requirements will not phase us. We can talk through your requirements and all the various pros and cons to ensure you get the right product for you. What do others say? "Ple...