Wood stoves are not just an appliance; They’re also a way to add beauty and charm to a home, along with saving on fuel costs. And with the right accessories you can get a lot more out of your wood burning stove than you probably thought you could. Here is a brief overview of some of the most popular. accessories for wood stoves and how they can be used to make your wood stove an even more valuable addition to your home.
Accessories Wood Stoves
Fans can be an attractive and practical accessory for a wood burning stove. Circulating fans help transfer hot air from the stove throughout the room. There are also intake fans that move heat to other rooms and fans that are built to fit into existing ductwork to distribute heat throughout the house.
Modern homes are more airtight than ever, which can cause problems with the draft of a wood stove. This prevents it from drawing enough air out of the house to burn efficiently and can also create excess smoke. Air supply fans solve this problem and can be installed through an exterior wall. Because they take advantage of the negative air pressure inside today’s airtight homes, a power source is not required. Improved draft means more efficient combustion.
There are also electrically operated draft inducers that are useful for increasing airflow through a fireplace. This increases negative pressure (draft) in the stove and prevents smoke from escaping.
The heat from a wood stove can dry out the air in your home. Wood stove kettles are a simple way to humidify a room and as a bonus they can be used as a decorative item. All you have to do is fill them with water and place them in the wood stove. I suggest porcelain coated kettles that don’t rust inside.
Wood stove vaporizers can also be used to humidify the air and by adding potpourri to the water you can fill your home with much-needed moisture and a pleasant fragrance.
Trivets are durable cast iron hot plates. They are very decorative and can be used to protect your stove top from rust stains from a kettle or steamer. They also keep kettles or pots from getting too hot.
A wood stove thermometer will help make sure your fireplace is burning at its most efficient. This saves the cost of lumber, reduces maintenance and improves safety. Wood stove thermometers are usually attached to the stovepipe magnetically or by drilling a small hole in the stovepipe.
If your wood stove is not sitting on a fireproof floor, you can use a hearth pad to provide the necessary fireproof protection between the wood stove and the floor.
Stovepipe covers can turn your plain stovepipe into a wonderful decorative piece. Stovepipe covers are designed to dress up your old black stovepipe and add a pop of color. Shams are easy to install and there is no need to disconnect or remove the pipe.
Many high temperature paints are available to touch up, refinish and protect the finish of steel or cast iron wood stoves. These paints resist peeling and blistering when subjected to high temperatures. There are also high temperature polishes available to make your wood burning stove shiny and black.
Properly installed gaskets greatly improve the efficiency of a wood stove and help keep the stove glass cleaner. They usually last a long time, but if your stove’s gaskets have worn out, kits are available to replace the old gaskets and return your stove to peak efficiency.