There is nothing more delightful than coming home on a cold winter's day and basking in the warmth generated by a cozy log stove. Rising energy bills and the ongoing cost of living crisis have led many homeowners to turn to wood-burning stoves as a cost-effective alternative way to heat their homes. If you're looking for a new stove but aren't sure where to start, let's explore the most popular stoves on the market for the coming year.
You've probably heard of "eco-design-ready" stoves. The term is the result of legislative changes. Manufacturers are now required to improve the overall performance and efficiency of stoves. Each has to be rigorously tested and validated to ensure they meet the latest ecodesign standards set out by DEFRA(Department for Environment, Fisheries and Rural Affairs) in its latest Clean Air Strategy. From January 2022, any stove that does not meet these standards will be banned from sale to the public.
Eco-designed furnaces employ cutting-edge combustion technologies, including secondary air supplies and catalytic converters, to ensure cleaner combustion and significantly reduce harmful emissions. These emissions include particulate matter (PM), organic gas compounds (OGC), carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). Eco-designed stoves reduce emissions by a staggering 80 percent compared to 10-year-old wood stoves and by a staggering 90 percent compared to open fires. What's more, their increased efficiency leads to less fuel consumption and, in the long run, lower costs.
At Iron Man Stove, we can help your dream fireplace become a reality. We have a wide range of eco-stoves, multi-fuel stoves, electric stoves and accessories - all at competitive prices worldwide and we are sure you will find what you are looking for. If you need any assistance during this period, please contact us immediately.
