Which wood burning stove is the most efficient?

Drolet Escape 1500-I is the combination of everything you would like in an insert wood stove. It has a 65,000 BTU/h heat output. This can heat home with up to 1,800 sq ft area but it’s recommended to be used in 500 sq ft to 1,200 sq ft area. With 78% efficiency, it’s the most efficient wood stove.

What size room will a 5kW stove heat?

For example, a room measuring 7m long by 4m wide and with a height of 2.5m is 70 cu. m. of space. Divide by the sum by 14 and this means you will require a 5kW stove.

How many kw wood burner do I need?

Calculate the cubic space of the room by multiplying the width, height and length. As a rule of thumb, divide the cubic space by 14 and this will give you a KW output needed for the room. If your room needs a wood burner between 4-6 KW then you need a small wood burning stove.

Are wood burners going to be banned in the UK?

Log burners and wood-burning stoves are not going to be banned in the UK. The latest (and final) version of the Clean Air Strategy has nevertheless influenced many to believe that their cherished log burning days are over. They are not!

Are new wood stoves more efficient?

Wood heaters manufactured before 1990 burn wood less efficiently, which wastes fuel, pollutes outdoor air and creates dust in your home. Replacing an old wood heater or fireplace with a more energy efficient EPA-certified appliance can save fuel, money, and protect you and your family’s health.

Does a wood stove add value to a house?

A wood stove can add value to a house, but it can depend on what a buyer is looking for. Studies have shown that fireplaces in general are a selling point for a home, while wood stoves may help to increase house prices by up to 5%.

Will a 5kw stove heat my house?

The output power of a wood burning stove is measured in kw’s, much like radiators and electric heaters. This is a guide as to the power that the stove will put out each hour into your room – therefore a 5kw stove for instance will deliver about 5kw’s of heat per hour into your room.

How many radiators will a 5kw stove heat?

Using a small boiler HORIZONTAL PLATE type boiler, will easily provide 4-5kw / approx 15,000btu of heat output to either water or radiators. This is generally enough to supply 5 standard sized radiators or a standard sized hot water tank and a couple of standard single rads.