An example of what effect installing a woodburner might have on your heating bill

An example of what effect installing a woodburner might have on your heating bill

One of the questions we are most commonly asked by customers is: how much will installing a wood-burning stove cut my heating bills by?

Usually, we have to explain that the Energy Saving Trust advises that installing a woodburner can reduce energy bills by 10%, but that they also say that bigger savings can be made if a boiler stove is installed. We go on to explain that we hear anecdotal evidence from customers of greater reductions in their bills, but that it is heavily dependent on how the stove is being operated.

At that point, we realise we probably sounded a bit wishy-washy, but it really is tricky to give an exact figure on the saving that can be made on your heating bills by buying a woodburner.

That’s why it is particularly nice when a customer gets in touch to show us some hard evidence of the impact a stove installation has had on their heating bills.

That’s exactly what Nathan Brewer did recently. He sent us a photo on Twitter showing that his monthly Direct Debit payment to energy firm e-on had been reduced from £100 per month to £6 per month. Quite a nice saving, we’re sure you’ll agree.

In a message accompanying the photo, Nathan told us: “Thanks to my DIY woodburner install, received this email the other day.”

Great work, Nathan. We applaud your efforts.

More savings to make

Not content with that, Nathan is now installing another wood-burning stove to help to cut his sister’s heating bills.

He told us: “My brother-in-law and I @DarrylClarke03 are installing an Arizona Seattle.”

Here’s the Arizona Seattle that Nathan has namechecked:

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If you’d like to take a closer look at the Arizona Seattle, you will find full details here.

Wood Burning Stoves Advice Hub

Welcome to the Wood Burning Stoves Advice Hub – a collection of some of our key resources when it comes to providing you with tips and pointers on woodburners.

Below, you will find a wealth of information on everything from what size of stove you need to how much it will cost to install a wood burning stove, and from building regulations on stove installations to solving common problems with woodburners.

Best of all, each of the resources listed is absolutely free for you to download or view to help you along the way in your journey as a wood-burning stove owner.

The Wood Burning Stove Guide

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This ebook is the ultimate source when it comes to wood burning stove advice. It is 100 pages long and it is packed with information on just about every aspect of buying, installing and owning a woodburner. Download it now for free.

The Factsheet: Your All-In-One Guide To Woodburners

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If you prefer to get your wood burning stove advice in shorter form than a book, this factsheet is a helpful alternative. It covers many of the points covered in the book in snappy, bullet-point form. Download the factsheet now.

Stove size calculator

Stove Size Calculator
Perhaps the first piece of wood burning stoves advice most people want is to find out what size stove they need. Our free calculator helps you to work out the appropriate heat output for your room. Try the stove size calculator now.

Stove installation cost calculator

Stove Installation Cost Calculator
Just as important as finding the right woodburner is working out how much it will cost to install it. This downloadable spreadsheet will help you to calculate approximate installation costs. Download the stove installation cost calculator.

Recommended wood burning stoves advice articles

Advice on buying a woodburner
Beginners guide to buying a wood-burning stove
How much does a wood-burning stove cost
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5 outstanding small wood-burning stoves

Advice on installing a woodburner
Building regulations Document J for the installation of wood burning and multi-fuel stoves
Can you fit a wood-burning stove if you have no chimney?
How not to install stoves
How much space do you need to leave around a wood-burning stove?

Advice on running a woodburner
How to light your wood-burning stove
Comparing fuel prices: is wood cheaper than electricity, gas, oil and coal?
Common problems with wood burning and multi-fuel stoves and how to solve them
Common problems with boiler stoves and how to solve them
Which wood-burning stove accessories do I need?

If you need some wood burning stoves advice that isn’t covered by the resources above, feel free to leave a comment below detailing your query.