Why Use a Solid Fuel Stove;

 

Cost:

very cost effective if you have access to your own wood supply

 

Environment:

low carbon option makes it more environmentally friendly

​

Multi Fuel Stove

• flexibility: not limited to one fuel type, allowing you variety. This means that you can alternate the fuels you use and pay less depending on their peak season

• convenient: it’s easier to maintain heat and burn longer if you add coal to wood

​

What does a boiler stove do?

A boiler stove transfers heat from the burning wood or other fuel into water, which can then be piped to wherever it is needed and used for heating or domestic hot water

Advantages

1. solid fuel is relatively stable price wise and not affected by the fluctuations in gas or oil costs

2. provides an alternative to a gas or oil fired central heating system

3. allows flexibility by having a dual heating system where you can alternate between using your gas/oil central heating system and your stove

4. a boiler stove is a cosy focal point in any room

Disadvantages

1. it’s not always possible to connect a stove to a back boiler due to the location of pipes

2. a boiler stove needs to be fitted by a professional plumber and can be costly to install

3. unlike a gas/oil boiler, a stove boiler takes time to come to the correct temperature

4. stove boilers may be heating rooms in the house which are not being used

5. to keep a stove burning, you must put fuel into it manually

​

​