How to Increase Wood Stove Efficiency

Think of greater efficiency in terms of more heat staying indoors and less going up the chimney.

Two things affect efficiency:

• the stove you choose
• the way you use it.

To heat efficiently with wood you must have a stove that is matched to your heating needs. It must be properly installed, operated within its optimum heating range and regularly maintained. It cannot be truly efficient unless your home is also properly insulated and weatherproofed.