What stove is the most effective heating solution for you?
For many of us, other forms of heating can often be more effective than central heating. From traditional wood burning stoves to modern electric fires, stove brand Arada are here to offer their expert advice. Read on for help to decide which heating solution is the best for you.
Wood burning stoves
A popular choice for many homeowners, a modern Ecodesign Ready stove is a low carbon, low emissions, sustainable and renewable heating solution for the home. An Ecodesign Ready stove is four times more efficient than an open fire. It’s worth updating your fireplace to include a wood burning stove that meets the new requirements if you can. In addition, a modern stove also uses far less wood than an older design, thus meaning it is more cost-efficient over time.
From style to colour to heat output, there are an array of stove models to choose from. No matter your preferred aesthetic, plus the image of a roaring fire, Arada products offer a timeless appeal in any home.
Gas stoves
A gas stove is an effective way to get the look and heat output of a traditional wood burner. However, it is easier to use and therefore less time-consuming. Compared to wood burners, gas fires require very little maintenance as they don’t emit smoke particles. Gas fires just require an annual service by a qualified engineer. Whether its natural or LPG gas, like wood burning stoves, gas fires still require a chimney or a flue. Consequently, you must factor this into your installation costs and time.
Like electric fires, gas stoves can be turned on and the heat easily adjusted at the touch of a button. Most include a programmable remote control as standard. Therefore, you can quickly turn up or turn down the heat to suit your needs with ease.
Electric fires
The modern alternative to a classic home addition, an electric fire is a design-led choice for the discerning homeowner. The perfect solution for those unable to fit wood or gas burners.
Providing a lower but substantial heat output of around 1.4 – 1.6 kW, it’s still plenty to heat a large room comfortably. Furthermore, they are extremely efficient meaning very little heat is lost. Unlike a wood burner, an electric fire can be easily altered at the touch of button, meaning instant-on heating. This gives you complete flexibility with multiple settings to choose from. Electric fires also come with timers, meaning the fire can be set to your preferred times of day, resulting in a cosy home when you get back from work – and no need to wait for the heating to kick in.
If you would like further advice about choosing an Ecodesign Ready wood burning stove, gas or electric fire, please contact the Arada team who are on hand to help with any request.