In general, small wood stoves are any wood stoves that are capable of heating an area up to 1,500 square feet. These stoves heat up quickly and will burn and generate heat more efficiently compared with a stove that is too big for a particular living space.
These stoves are typically made of cast iron, and have legs and a long vent pipe. Some models come with an electric blower or fan that blows the generated heat into the space, while other models are the stove types. Most small stoves cost somewhere in the range of $600 to $1,000 depending on the brand of the stove and its features.
Installation
Because wood stoves are designed like a traditional fireplace, using one in a home often requires the installation of a heat board at the back of the stove. This part can be bought at any home improvement store. However, if your home already has an existing masonry fireplace, then adding a wood stove can easily be done without any significant structural modifications.
Best Uses
Small wood stoves are ideally used for homes, garages, wood shops, cabins, and other living spaces no bigger than 1,500 square feet. Many of these stove models can heat a 1,000-square foot house with it being the only heating source. In larger homes, they make zone heating possible by being able to heat certain small areas within the home, and also make a reliable heat source during a power outage.
Looks Great in Homes
Small wood stoves come in different shapes, styles, and designs from contemporary to vintage. They can be decorative items in a home and not just an efficient heating device. So make this addition an attractive one that will contribute to your home’s appeal by choosing a stove that suits your home’s look and feel, instead of automatically going for the most popular model.
Safe to Use
Small wood stoves are not only attractive, they are relatively safe to use as well when compared to gas or oil-fired heating appliances. They have a sturdy and well-built body that does not tip over easily to cause fires.
It is easier to extinguish fire in a wood stove than an electrical or gas fire. Also, wood stoves do not produce a large amount of ash, so cleaning and maintenance is not needed that often. Furthermore, timber is far cheaper than both gas and electricity.
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