Retrofitting Your Wood Stove: Benefits, Recommendations, and Professional Services

Benefits Of Retrofitting Your Already-Installed Wood Stove

Retrofitting an old wood stove can bring many benefits to your home. If you’re asking yourself how to come about these benefits, always have these three main topics in mind: safety, efficiency, and emissions.

First, retrofitting can improve the efficiency of your stove by introducing new technology, such as a heat exchanger, to an old hearth. This can help you save money on fuel costs and reduce your environmental impact.

Second, retrofitting can increase the safety of your old wood stove by replacing damaged or outdated components, such as the door gasket or fire bricks. This can help prevent fires and reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Most insurance companies may have a hard time with retrofitting components in your home, but if you manage to demonstrate how this retrofit can actually be safer and reduce the chances of a fire, they may not give you too much pushback.

Yet another benefit of retrofitting outdated woodstove components is that it can increase the value and lifespan of your stove, making it a more valuable asset to your home. There are many ways that a resident of Monmouth County can retrofit their already-installed wood stove to improve the overall appearance and functionality of your stove, making it a more enjoyable and reliable heat source for your home. Our team of experts at the Wood Stove and Fireplace Center can help guide you in improving the look and feel of your wood stove.

When it comes to the topic of emissions, very few older wood stoves are equipped with emission monitors from the factory. Using a monitor, such as a PM 2.5 monitor, can be useful for monitoring smoke inside the home and exterior air for particulates coming from the fire.

Recommendations for Retrofitting Your Wood Stove

If you are considering retrofitting your wood stove, there are some important recommendations to keep in mind. Always consult with a professional who has experience retrofitting wood stoves. We can help you determine which retrofitting options are best for your stove and ensure that all retrofitting is done safely and according to local regulations.

A professional inspection should be done to ensure your wood stove qualifies for components that will improve its safety, efficiency and emissions for your home.

Next, we are sure you understand what risk that may be involved in choosing to go with the lower-end components, which can cause problems down the road and may not be fully compatible with the stove. Ensure that you, or your hired professional, uses only high-quality components to ensure the best performance and safety.

Third, look into the options when it comes to efficiency upgrades, such as a new catalytic combustor, heat exchanger, or air control system and decide which direction, if not all options, you would like to go. Take into consideration the maintenance routines you would need to have in place to help maximize the lifespan of these new components, and your stove.

Professional Services for Retrofitting Your Wood Stove

Family-owned and operated, The Wood Stove & Fireplace Center, has served the Monmouth County area with integrity for over 45 years. Additionally, our service personnel are not only certified to industry standards but our sales consultants as well. If you have any questions about our high-end quality products, give us a call at (732) 531-1900 or Contact Us through our website today!