Most people thinking of a stove are doing so not just for the homely look of a flame, but domestic fuel efficiency is now         becoming more of an issue. Our reliance on fossil fuels, (coal, oil and gas) is leaving us vulnerable to fluctuations in fuel costs and a more environmentally conscious, alternative and efficient heat source is proving a popular investment.

Heat loss from a property through an open fire chimney is staggering. Even if the fire is not lit, an open fire can circulate the air in your home up to 6 times an hour, taking your valuable heat with it. It is estimated that up to 60% of the warmth your central heating system produces is lost through an open chimney.

When lit, an open fire can lose up to 90% of the heat the fuel produces up into the chimney. With this significant heat loss, the efficiency of a good quality stove makes sense. Not only does a stove reduce heat loss from the home when not lit, but the heat from the slow burning fuel gives over 70% efficiency, as opposed to a meagre 10 -15% from the open fire. This means a stove consumes less fuel but gives more heat.