https://squareblogs.net/desireknee93/woodburner-stove-tips-from-the-most-successful-in-the-business https://mcleod-kline-2.technetbloggers.de/why-nobody-cares-about-wood-burning-stoves-1735564943 How to Properly Start a Wood Burning Stove Wood stoves are a comfortable way to heat a room and save energy. However, require a certain amount of maintenance. A majority of modern wood stoves comply with EPA emission guidelines. You can look for an EPA sticker on the grate or under it to make sure your stove doesn't release harmful pollutants. How to Start a Wood Fire The scent and sound of a woodfire is an excellent addition to any house. However, it is important to know the correct method to make a fire on your stove. can lead to the fire not to burn well, and may produce smoke or creosote. These tips will help you begin an efficient fire that will heat up your home quickly and effectively. Make sure to check the condition of your coals and logs before you begin a fire. If they're damp they will choke your fire and prevent the proper burning. You might also want to open the flue to let any ash out that has fallen into the stove. Begin by putting a few small, dry pieces of newspaper in your stove. This will help ignite the sparks. When they begin to burn, add another layer of larger pieces to the top of the pile. This should be done with an arc pattern so that there is air between each piece. If your wood stove comes with an automatic combustion control it will automatically supply air to the flame as it grows. This will allow the fire to burn steadily without you having to open the stove door constantly to tend to it. Do not use excessive tinder since it will cause the fire to burn at a rapid rate and will not be able to use the fuel effectively. After you've built a solid base in your stove with igniters, tinder, and embers to start the main flame, you can do this by laying two large base logs on the grill. Then, add small logs that are perpendicular to them and on top o