Stoves RCF - Rim Country Fireplaces

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Stoves are a great option for those looking for high heat and ulitmate efficiency. Available in wood, pellet, and gas fuel types, stoves offer a rustic feel to your enclosed space. Most stoves even have a viewing window, so the user can enjoy the look of the fire and watch the burn. In the past, stoves were criticized for their emissions and pollution, however recent technologies have made these up to 99.9% efficient and clean-burning.

Compared to most conventional fireplaces and open fires, stoves offer greater efficiency and much greater temperature control. This contained combustion also prevents air from the room from being sucked up into the chimney, resulting in greater heat loss. Many stoves now even use a catalytic converter (similar to the one on your automobile) to burn off any remaining gas and smoke particles. All in all stoves are a great option for those in colder climates looking to heat their space efficiently, and maintain a rustic feel in their home.

New! Wood Cook Stove

Cook stoves are gaining a sort of revolutionary popularity as the public’s interest in increasing energy independence from utility companies grows.

The thinking goes “Since I want a wood stove to keep warm anyway, why not invest just a bit more so I can also cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner and bake chocolate chip cookies or a nice orchard pie to enjoy in the evening without the risk of being cold and hungry in the event of a power outage?”

Pellet Stoves

Pellet stoves work quite similarly to a common home heating system. They generally run on a thermostat which allows users to control the temperature and the amount of heat that the pellet stove circulates throughout the house. They require an exhaust pipe which may be constructed on the inside of the walls in a house. Pellet stoves may also be mounted in place of a fireplace in homes that already had them, in which the exhaust vent may be built within the chimney to eliminate the need of building new structures. Pellet stoves may be fueled by many different combustible materials, but users should use simple wood pellets to run the device.

You may be a bit weary of the cleaning process due to the fact that pellet stoves burn wood pellets to generate heat. Many sources state that they produce very little ash, and may be cleaned with ease through the use of inexpensive cleaning kits which the product manufacturer will offer. Pellet stoves will not only keep your living space comfortably warm, they will also save you hundreds of dollars on your electric bill over the course of the cooler months of the year.

Wood Stoves

Wood Stoves use fire, fueled by real wood logs to keep the area warm. Wood stoves are a great heat alternative, and also help save on your gas and electric bill during the colder seasons. Stoves are relatively versatile, and can be placed anywhere in a home as long as it has access to properly vent the chimney. Designed with heat and efficiency in mind, wood stoves are a great heating source for any size home. Large glass openings, and integrated air wash systems allow for the user to enjoy an unobstructed view of the fire.

Some of these stoves have the ability to burn up to 12 hours with less than 3 grams of emissions/hour, making them extremely friendly for the environment. With a variety of styles and sizes, wood stoves make for a perfect addition to your cold weather home. Before making your purchase, may be wise to contact your local utility service to determine pricing in your region and also determine how much work and maintenance you’re willing to put in when considering gas vs. wood.

Gas Stoves

Gas stoves allow the user to enjoy the warmth and look of a real wood burning stove, with the convenience of gas. For homeowners looking for an application to warm their space, but don’t want the hassle and mess of dealing with real wood or pellets, the gas stove is a perfect option. Gas stoves are powered by gas that is piped into your home, similar to your oven. The major plus side of a gas stove is the insulation, and the ability to hold higher levels of heat for longer periods of time.

One of the downsides of a gas stove is that gas from a utility service is typically more expensive than firewood or pellets used in other stove types. In the long run, gas stoves are typically more reliable and efficient than wood stoves, but are generally more costly. Before making your purchase, may be wise to contact your local utility service to determine pricing in your region and also determine how much work and maintenance you’re willing to put in when considering gas vs. wood.