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How to Properly Start a Ashley Hearth AW1820E Black Wood Stove Insert Burning Stove

Wood stoves log burners are a cozy way to heat a space and also save energy. However, they need a certain amount of maintenance.

Many modern wood stoves comply with EPA emission guidelines. Look for an EPA sticker either under or on the grate to make sure your stove doesn't create many harmful pollutants.

How to Start a Wood Fire

The smell and sound of a fire made from wood can be a wonderful addition to any house. But it's important to learn the proper way to make a fire on your stove. Improper techniques can result in an unburned fire that doesn't burn efficiently, and produces smoke or creosote. The tips below can help you start a fire that is safe and will warm your home quickly and effectively.

Before you start a fire, you should check the condition of your logs and coals. If they are wet, it will smother your fire and prevent the proper burning. You may want to open the chimney to get rid of any ash that has fallen into the stove.

Begin by placing a handful of small dry newspaper pieces into your stove. This will help ignite the tinder and kindling. Once the tinder and kindling have begun to burn, you can put an additional layer of larger pieces on top. This should be done using an arc pattern so that there is air between each piece.

If you own a wood stove with an automatic control for combustion it will automatically supply an air stream that is controlled to your flame as it heats. This allows the fire to burn for a long time without the need to open the door of your stove frequently to check on it.

Be careful not to use too much tinder as it will cause the fire to burn at a rapid rate and not use the fuel effectively. If you have a nice pile of tinder and some kindling in your stove, start the main fire by laying two large base logs on the grate. Then, on top of these base logs put a layer of wood perpendicular to them. This method of building an ember known as a "top-down" fire will result in an effective and long-lasting fire that will not completely consume the larger base logs.

Close the damper once your fire has been established and kept it shut. Opening the damper too soon can cause the fire get smothered and not allow for the proper airflow, which will lower the effectiveness of the fire.

Add Wood

Stoves can be used to efficiently heat your home and save you money. They can be used alone or in conjunction with central heating or a furnace system to provide the supplemental heat needed in large homes or houses with a lot of rooms. Many of the new stoves that are clean-burning employ a superior combustion process that differentiates the burning process of volatile compounds from the combustion of combustible gases and tar by supplying air in two different stages. The first stage is for the vaporization and the second is to supply fresh air that has been pre-heated. This improves combustion and decreases odors.

The amount of heat that you get from your stove is contingent on the kind of wood and the amount of moisture and the size of the logs. To allow the wood to dry, logs should be kept in a ventilated location for a few months prior to burning. If the logs are not dry enough, they will produce plenty of steam that is basically wasted energy.

During the burning of the fire, you should add more wood to the stack at intervals, not all at all at. Too much wood added at once causes the temperature in the firebox to rise and creates a vortex that draws smoke and unburnt volatile compounds back into the flame which can decrease the efficiency of your stove.

Avoid using other combustibles inside your stove, such as cardboard or paper, because they are not wood. They have different physical properties and are unable to be burned without causing dangerously high temperatures. You should also not use compressed combustibles like wood briquettes because they have a very different chemical and physical composition to actual firewood and are not approved for use in wood burning stoves.

If you're installing wood-burning stoves into your home, it's essential to have it installed and tested by a professional. A certified WETT technician will test your stove to ensure it is safe and functional. They will also ensure that your chimney works correctly. These professionals offer maintenance services for your stove and chimney to ensure they remain in top condition. They can inspect the accessible areas of your chimney for leakage, and fix any issues that are found. They will also ensure that the residents of the house understand and comply with the evacuation procedures for fire in the event of an emergency.

Adjusting the Damper

A damper regulates how much heat escapes through the chimney when you aren't using your stove. It can also be used to regulate the fire. If the flue is open but the damper is not closed, the fire will not be able to burn as it should and smoke will billow into your home. You can adjust your damper to ensure the best flames by playing around with different settings.

It is important to keep your damper open to allow air to be able to enter and exit the flue while a fire is burning. This will let the fire start and stay lit for several hours. The proper opening will stop the fire from becoming starved of air and will keep it from blowing smoke.

To adjust your damper correctly first, make sure that the fireplace is heated and that the wood stove is hot. This will ensure that the chimney stays warm and has a good draft. After these steps are completed, the damper for wood stoves can be adjusted.

After the fire has burned for some time, you need to shut the damper around three quarters of the way. This will prevent warm air in the room from venturing into the chimney, while still allowing smoke to escape.

This is the most effective way to stop the fire from getting too hot while still keeping it lit. If you close the damper too tightly, it could stop the draft from working, however should it be too open, a cold wind could blow through your home.

You can check to see how much the damper is opened by placing your hand on the top of the of the flue pipe. If you feel a small breeze pushing against your hand, the damper is likely to be open.

The damper settings can differ slightly from one stove to the next and even between different types of wood. You can experiment with different settings to get an idea of the best setting for your stove.

Clean up

After an incident, it is crucial to clean the flue and stove. This will reduce the risk of an explosion in the chimney which is the most common reason for fires caused by wood stoves. Creosote, a sticky material that can accumulate inside the stovepipe, is very dangerous. Unburned and moist particles of wood that are unable to escape the flame are the reason for this chemical. It can also happen when fires are not lit properly.

A regular cleaning schedule can help prevent the buildup of creosote. The best method to do this is by sweeping the chimney every year. It is recommended that you have your stove and fireplace professionally cleaned and inspected at least once per year, too.

Also, it is recommended to clean the ash tray and the grates regularly. It is recommended to burn only wood that is well-seasoned, as it will produce less creosote. Avoid burning paper, cardboard and plastic. These items can release dangerous chemicals into the air and flue, which could be released in your home.

The glass on the wood burning stove has to be regularly cleaned as well. Most newer wood stoves have self-cleaning windows, which means they do not require as much cleaning. If you're not able to make the glass on your wood stove as clean as you'd like There are stove glass cleaners you can use on the window.

Other helpful suggestions for maintaining your wood stove are to turn the vent off when you're not using it and cracking windows or doors to allow more air flow. This will keep the fire burning longer and more efficiently, since it will not need to exert as much effort to circulate the air. It is also a good idea not stack logs or keep them in the flame for long periods of time, as this can lead to warping and splitting. It is also best to avoid using compressed combustible logs in your wood stove as the paraffin they contain could melt and spill into the flue which could cause damage to the stove.