The important part woodburners can play for families fighting fuel poverty.
There’s no escaping the huge increase in energy prices and the impact on fuel poverty across the UK.
For households already lucky enough to have one installed and those who can afford to install one in response to the fuel poverty crisis, a woodburner may be able to ease some of the problems.
If you’re currently watching your fuel costs and looking for a way to reduce your reliance on gas or oil-fired central heating, a woodburner is a good investment in a long-term source of heat at an affordable price.
Here are some ways a woodburner can help to alleviate fuel poverty…
Greater control over heating prices
With a woodburner, you’re no longer faced with a choice between turning the heating on and being cold. You can add warmth to your home without resorting to using electricity, gas or oil.
People are being told to put extra layers on to cut their reliance on central heating this winter. But that doesn’t counter the impact of cold and damp on homes. A woodburner heats the property and its occupants.
One customer told us using a woodburner knocks 40% off their combined gas and electric bills — and that was before the recent price hikes.
Low running costs
While the price of logs has increased, the running costs remain low compared to other forms of heating. If you’re able to source free wood, you can cut your fuel costs to virtually nothing with the help of a woodburner.
Extra light in the room
In addition to heat, a woodburner throws plenty of extra light into the room. Another energy-saving tip is to use candles this winter, but a woodburner takes that to the next level to help cut use of electric lighting.
Reliable heating
We’ve all seen the impact war and geopolitics can have on global energy prices this year. A woodburner provides a reliable form of heating — the power stays in your hands. Pipelines can be switched off and electricity can be cut, but a woodburner can always be lit. So even when there’s a power cut, you have a source of warmth and light for your home.
No silver bullet for fuel poverty
While woodburners will help many families ease their fuel poverty concerns, they won’t offer a solution for everyone. Unfortunately, for those renting their homes, people housing authority property and households on the lowest incomes, woodburners may not be a viable option. With 0% finance available and stoves starting at £370, we do our best to bring woodburners into budget for as many households as possible. But we recognise that isn’t going to be possible for households where finances are already at full stretch and properties that are not suitable for woodburner installations.
If your home is suitable for a woodburner and you’re interested in seeing if installing one would cut your heating costs this winter, you’ll find a full range of woodburners on our website.
