One of the biggest selling points of a wood-burning stove is that it can help you to save money. So how do you go about saving the maximum amount of money when buying and installing a wood burner?
Here are some pointers on doing just that…
Buy online
Yes, as an online wood-burning stove retailer we are slightly biased. But even the quickest of price comparisons will show that the fact we don’t have a showroom helps us to keep prices as low as possible and give you the best value for money. That’s backed up by our Price Match Promise – we won’t be beaten on price.
Efficiency rating
A stove’s efficiency rating tells you how much energy it will waste when burning fuel. It’s not a foolproof way of comparing stoves from different manufacturers – for reasons explained here – but it’s still a useful guide.
Trust HETAS
HETAS is like Gas Safe Register but for solid fuel heating. It gives its approval to appliances and installers that have gone through an application and testing process. In the case of appliance, the stove must meet minimum efficiency requirements so you are guaranteed a level of value for money.
When it comes to installation, using a HETAS-certified fitter will ensure you avoid the spiralling costs that accompany a botched installation.
Use our stove size calculator
A good way to ensure you get great value for money is to ensure you buy a stove that is suited to the room in which it is being installed. Our stove size calculator will give you a guide of the heat output you need.
Use our installation cost calculator
Another calculator. This one collates some of the main costs that are associated with stove installation. That allow you to get a detailed budget together. Plus, our price guidelines will help you avoid playing over the odds on aspect of your fitting process.
Get the most bang for your buck
If you define getting good value as being the most heat possible for the lowest price possible, you need look no further than the Mazona Ripley 8 kW multi-fuel stove.
It’s a stylish, efficient, Ecodesign ready stove that gives off 8 kW of heat but costs just £380 to buy. There are few, if any, other stoves that can match those statistics.
