Choosing & using your stove
Buying a stove may feel complicated as there are many choices to make. What size of stove do you need for your room, should you pick wood burning or multifuel? And do you need a DEFRA exempt stove? This guide walks you through these key decisions, and helps you find the right stove for your home.
Choosing the right Stove
Whether you're buying your first ever stove, or upgrading your old one, this guide helps you choose the right stove and get the best from it.
Choosing the right StoveWhat type of stove do you need?
Find our what's needed to install so you can make a fully informed decision when you buy.
- Wood burning vs multifuel
- What is a Defra Exempt stove?
- Stoves with external air supplies
- Which wood heating solution is best?
What size of stove do you need?
It's important that your stove is the right size for the room and house - too small and you won't feel the warmth, and may end up over-firing it. Too big and you may overheat, or not be able to run it to its full potential.
Use our stove size calculatorUnderstanding stove features and technology
Getting the best from your stove
It's important that your stove is the right size for the room and house - too small and you won't feel the warmth, and may end up over-firing it. Too big and you may overheat, or not be able to run it to its full potential.
