Feeding the Fire

Don’t discount firewood as renewable energy source By Jim Redden The Portland Tribune, Jan 14, 2010 In our rush to develop renewable energy sources, are we overlooking an old-fashioned standby — firewood? In recent years a great deal of attention has been paid to solar panels and wind turbines. But firewood is also a sustainable [...]

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Beware of Carbon Monoxide in Cold Weather

Carbon monoxide — odorless, colorless and tasteless — is a deadly hazard all year round, but it becomes a particular threat during cold weather, when space heaters, furnaces and stoves become the must-have appliances. All fuel-burning equipment and appliances create the risk for carbon monoxide, including water heaters, gas furnaces, wood and gas fireplaces, generators [...]

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Which Stove Pipe Should I Use?

There are 4 different kinds of stove-pipe that is available to use.  The purpose of this article is to help you determine which would best fit your household needs. This is for informational purposes only. Always follow local building codes and stove/fireplace requirements when installing ventilation systems. Professional installation is recommended. Single Wall Stove Pipe:  [...]

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How to Measure a Fireplace for a Wood Insert

If you have a fireplace in your home, then you are a prime candidate for a wood-burning insert. It is usually a much more efficient source of heat than an open fireplace. However, there are a few things to check before you go out and buy the wood-burning insert. The first thing to check is [...]

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Home Heating Help

Highly instructional videos are available for your viewing.  A very nice description of getting the most effeciency from your alternative home heating source. I recommend that everyone who owns or is in the market for purchase, view these videos. Click here for your viewing experience.

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Pilot Project Demonstrates Effectiveness of Wood Stove Changeouts; Nationwide Tax Incentives Proposed

Final Libby Report – January 31, 2008 Release: Arlington, VA – Consumers who install new wood stoves this winter not only will enjoy warmer homes, but also can save money and help clean the air, according to a new report released today by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA). The report, Clearing the Smoke, [...]

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New Products by Hearth & Home Technologies

  Introducing the 3100i ACC   Quadra-Fire announces the launch of the new 3100i, the first in our wood burning fireplace insert line-up to feature Advance Combustion Control (ACC) technology. ACC delivers precision air control for fire start-up and reloading and then shuts down automatically when it reaches the homeowners desired burn level. Combined with [...]

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OLD WOOD STOVES ARE DUSTY

Old wood stoves are dusty and smoky. Wood stoves manufactured before 1990 are  innefficient. They waste waste firewood, pollute the air in your neighborhood and create dust inside your home. This is especially harmful for the more than 20 million people (including 6 million children) with asthma in the U.S. Small particles and pollutants in [...]

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MAINTENANCE TASKS PERFORMED BY PROFESSIONAL

Most warranties require an annual cleaning. Annual maintenance tasks are essential to peak stove performance, and extends the life of your appliance. Having your chimney cleaned and inspected annually reduces the risk of a chimney fire. Give our professionals a call to have your appliance maintained. So when the winter cold sets in you are ready [...]

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Chimney saftey & maintenance

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