Top tips for using your wood burner responsibly and safely

Burning responsibly and safely will increase the efficiency of your stove and reduce its environmental impact.

How to choose the correct fuel for optimal burning

Every stove user has a responsibility to burn correctly. Following these top tips will help you continue burning optimally and responsibly.

Safe Disposal of Ash from Your Stove

HETAS is advising homeowners to safely dispose of ash from their wood burning and multi fuel stoves following a recent carbon monoxide incident and house fire.

How to avoid overfiring your wood burner

Prolonged and repeated overfiring can lead to increased deterioration and even permanent damage to your stove.

Refuel your appliance safely

Recent research has raised the issue of refuelling a fire, so we have put together some tips to help you safely refuel.

Cold Plug – Winter Safety Advice

An unexpected issue for stove users during winter can be a cold plug in their flue. The HETAS team offers advice to help resolve this problem.

What is creosote and why is it dangerous in your chimney?

Creosote is a highly flammable, tar-like deposit in a chimney that consists of soot, chemicals, and a range of particles originating from incomplete combustion when burning wood.

Are you using appropriate fuel for your log burner?

If you use a solid fuel appliance it’s important to ensure you are using an appropriate fuel for your stove.

Smoke control area changes (SCA) – everything you need to know

Some cities have recently announced intentions to expand their smoke control areas (SCAs). HETAS wants to dispel misinformation and keep you informed on what you this means.

How to season firewood

It is important that you don’t immediately burn freshly cut logs – they need to be seasoned before you burn them.