This Heta 800 Wood Stove we supplied and installed on 12th July 2024. Let us know what you think of it and if you would like one or something similar give us a call on 01392 811597

Top tips for carbon monoxide (CO) safety:

Use a HETAS registrant to help with CO alarm selection and fitting

Ensure the alarm position complies with building regulations

Make note of the alarm's expiry date and replace it when necessary

Regularly test your CO alarm

You'll find further advice for CO safety on the HETAS Advice Hub.

With our vast experience installing wood stoves in Thatch properties over the last 40 years if you need further advice about your thatch roof, insurance etc the Thatch Advice Centre is a great place to start.

When the Electricity Power is cut which happens quite regularly here where we are in not so rural Devon we are so thankful for our wood stoves and wood burning cooker which means we are still keep warm and can cook. This happened again last week. Living here in the south of the country it is not so bad as we have milder winters than the  people that live in the north of England and Scotland.

It bother's me that many new builds only have electricity to supply heating, hot water and cooking which is seen as now politically correct.

In the UK where there is a plentiful supply of local, sustainable wood fuel I question why the option to install a highly efficient, complementary, and low carbon heat source is being gradually removed, especially when the aim of legislation is to reduce carbon emissions from domestic heating.

It is hugely detrimental to the local economy, consumer choice and carbon reduction targets to restrict the use of wood burning stoves in homes. 

Wood has the lowest carbon emissions factor of any domestic heating fuel, and modern stove appliances operate highly efficiently and with minimal emissions (up to 90% reduction emissions compared to an open fire.

Heat Pumps of course offer enormous benefits in our quest for net zero, but are not a panacea. Their shortfalls are they are expensive to fit, operate at a steady rate meaning that they often require top up heating sources, put increased strain on an already overstretched energy grid and they will not work when there is a power cut. 

We cannot afford to overlook the importance of being grid independent by using wood burning if only as secondary heating. 

Only 4 Days left APRIL Stove Scrappage Deal save up to £250 off RRP on selected models 

Save money and help the planet this April with savings up to £250 off RRP  when replacing a Non-Eco Model Stove with a New Eco Model. This Scrappage Deal offer is valid when replacing an old Non-Eco model with any one of our selected Eco Design appliances with the Scrappage Deal discount code.

Our flexible deal means we can scrap the stove for you or you can scrap the stove yourself.

For gas and electric models no Eco Design rules apply, simply scrap any older model for one of our selected stove appliances to claim the deal.

Note: savings will depend on the model being purchase from £100 up to £250 off RRP.

For more information or an informal chat please give us a call on 01392 811597 or email on [email protected]

Current offers can be found within your basket

Save money and help the planet this April with savings up to £250 off RRP  when replacing a Non-Eco Model Stove with a New Eco Model. This Scrappage Deal offer is valid when replacing an old Non-Eco model with any one of our selected Eco Design appliances with the Scrappage Deal discount code.

Our flexible deal means we can scrap the stove for you or you can scrap the stove yourself.

For gas and electric models no Eco Design rules apply, simply scrap any older model for one of our selected stove appliances to claim the deal.

Note: savings will depend on the model being purchase from £100 up to £250 off RRP.

For more information or an informal chat please give us a call on 01392 811597 or email on [email protected]

Current offers can be found within your basket

The recent air pollution data from Defra indicates an 18% reduction in PM2.5 emissions across the UK between 2012 and 2022. Specifically, particulate emissions from “domestic combustion” decreased by 3.9% for PM10 and 4% for PM2.5 between 2021 and 2022. Notably, PM2.5 emissions from the domestic use of wood fuel also saw a decline of 2.7%.

Interestingly, during the same period, stove sales reached a record high. SIA manufacturing members reported selling over 200,000 units in 2022, representing a 40% increase compared to 2021. This surge in sales can be attributed to factors such as rising energy costs and consumer concerns about grid reliability.

Despite the increased stove sales, domestic emissions have decreased. This trend underscores the positive impact of replacing open fires and older stove models with modern, Ecodesign-compliant stoves. These newer stoves are highly efficient and emit lower levels of pollutants.

It’s important to note that the term “domestic combustion” encompasses various burning activities at home, including solid fuel combustion indoors, natural gas for cooking and hot water, oil for space heating, and solid fuels used outdoors (such as BBQs and firepits).

We look forward to being able to apportion the numbers more accurately once the NAEI publishes the detailed source and activity name data that drives the top-level figures released by Defra.

Last year this clearly showed that PM2.5 emissions from Ecodesign stoves burning dry wood fuel accounted for less that 0.1% of the UK total.

For our old and future customers keeping you up to date with the latest information here at Countryheat.

Spring cleaning is a great time to not only freshen up the house but also to ensure all appliances and systems are in good working order. Here are some key points to remember:

• Central Heating Boilers: These need regular servicing to ensure they are working efficiently and safely.
• Wood Burning Stoves: These also require servicing to ensure they are safe and functioning properly.
• Chimneys and Chimney Liners: It’s important to have these swept at least once a year to clear them of debris and prevent potential fire hazards.
• Stainless Steel Twin Wall Chimney Systems: These also need to be swept to ensure they are clear and free of debris.
• Thatch Properties: If you live in a thatch property, your insurance company may require you to have your chimney swept twice a year.

Remember, regular maintenance not only ensures the longevity of your appliances and systems but also contributes to the safety of your home. Happy spring cleaning!

For further information and advice give us a call on 01392 811597

Yes it can. Here is a statement from one of our leading manufactures of Wood Stoves HETA of Denmark.

We care about the environment. We feel strongly about the environment and our common future. For many years, HETA has been working intensely on environmentally friendly manufacturing of clean burning stoves for the benefit of the environment.

All HETA Stoves have impressively high burning value over 80 percent, so you get more out of your firewood, and polluting gases are burned off before leaving the chimney.

HETA'S stoves are some of the most clean-burning stoves in Europe. they are tested in accordance with applicable regulations in Norway, Denmark, Germany as well as the new European Standard.

HETA'S completely unique fire chamber and air channels mean that CO2 and harmful particles are reduced to an absolute minimum.

https://www.countryheatdirect.co.uk/product-category/all-products/woodburning-multi-fuel-stoves/heta/

The answer to this is NO.

All the stoves we supply are fully certified and tested to the highest standards with many defra approved for smokeless areas. Please have a look at our vast range on our website www.countryheatdirect.co.uk