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there is nothing intrinsically wrong with a stove that doesn't heat like it used to. It is in the wood that you are using. Maybe this load of wood is not as seasoned as the loads you used before. Any moisture left in unseasoned wood will reduce the heat of the fire and make the stove seem like it is not heating. Or maybe this load of wood is a different kind of wood than in the past. If you used Oak, Ash and Black Locust in the past, and are using Maple now, or Elm or Sycamore, it will not burn as hot. These woods burn faster but with less heat.
What else can I help you with?
What does a wood stove blower do?
A traditional wood stove burns wood to heat a room. The wood stove blower is a fan system that is used to distribute the heat created by the stove around a room or building.
What is a wood pellet stove?
A wood pellet stove is a stove that burns pellets or wood. Burning the wood or pellets creates a source of heat for homes or businesses.
What is a wood pellet?
A wood pellet stove is a stove that burns pellets or wood. Burning the wood or pellets creates a source of heat for homes or businesses.
Can you use your wood burning stove if your only source heat is from Propane?
No, a wood burning stove requires wood as its fuel source, not propane. It is not safe to burn wood in a stove designed for propane only. It is important to adhere to the manufacturer's instructions and use the appropriate fuel for your stove.
Does a wood stove provide it's heat by conduction?
No, a wood stove provides heat primarily through radiation. The heat from the stove warms the surrounding air, which then circulates throughout the room. Conduction plays a minor role when objects come into direct contact with the stove.
A wood stove provides most of its heat by?
radiation
Is a stove chemical energy?
The stove itself is not but if it is a wood burning stove, when it is used, the conversion of wood into heat is the conversion of chemical into thermal energy
Why won't heat rise from basement to the upstairs in the home that heats with wood stove?
If the wood stove is in the basement it will heat up the rest of the house but if it is not in the basement you have to find some way to vent it down there.
What is the purpose of a wood stove baffle and how does it contribute to the efficiency of a wood stove?
The purpose of a wood stove baffle is to redirect the flow of hot gases and smoke, allowing for more complete combustion of the wood. This helps to increase the efficiency of the wood stove by ensuring that more heat is transferred to the room and less is lost up the chimney.
How can the thermal mass of a wood stove be optimized for efficient heating in a home?
To optimize the thermal mass of a wood stove for efficient heating in a home, you can increase the thickness of the stove's walls and use materials like soapstone or cast iron that can absorb and retain heat well. This helps the stove radiate heat slowly and evenly, keeping the home warm for longer periods of time.
What does a pellet stove do?
A pellet stove is a type of stove that burns compressed wood or biomass pellets to generate heat for residential spaces. The pellets are automatically fed into the stove from a hopper, making it a convenient and efficient way to heat a home. Pellet stoves are known for their energy efficiency and relatively clean combustion compared to traditional wood stoves.
What did people use before gas water heaters?
Coal or wood fired boilers or just heat water on the stove. A wood stove most likely.
