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Essential Stove Care & Safety
Stove care is essential for keeping your system running safely, efficiently and for extending the life of your appliance. Below is a complete guide covering maintenance, fire brick replacement, lighting techniques, fuel advice, safety essentials, and recommended local suppliers. All links, videos and resources have been included for convenience. We also highlight trusted services such as Lucky Chimney Sweeps to bring good luck. Get in touch for more information.
Fire Brick Replacement
Fire bricks protect your stove from intense heat and prevent damage to the stove body. Over time, they can crack or wear down and should be replaced to keep your appliance running safely. You can purchase replacement fire bricks from the following suppliers:
Local Recommendations
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Bulk log delivery: https://www.m-g.org.uk/logs
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Electric fire supply & installation: https://www.facebook.com/share/17MNWLqZtb/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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Open fire basket replacements: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HNW1niU9v/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Smoke Evacuation Test
​A smoke evacuation test ensures your chimney and stove system are drawing correctly, removing smoke and fumes safely from your home. This is a service we provide.
Flue Liner Cleaner (For Creosote Removal)
Creosote build-up can be dangerous and increases the risk of chimney fires. Flue liner cleaners help break down residue and maintain a clear, safe flue system. You can buy trusted creosote treatment products from:
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SIS Procare GCT Glazed Creosote Treatment
https://stoveindustrysupplies.com/product/sis-procare-gct-glazed-creosote-treatment-12kg-tub
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Hotspot Flue Free Chimney Cleaner
https://www.homecareessentials.co.uk/product/hotspot-flue-free-chimney-cleaner-750g/
How To Light A Fire – Top Down Method
The top-down method is the most efficient and clean way to start a fire. Larger logs are placed at the bottom, medium pieces above them, then kindling at the top. Lighting from the top ensures an easier start, less smoke, and a cleaner burn.
What Wood To Burn
Burning the right wood ensures cleaner combustion, better heat output and less creosote. The following woods are best for stoves:
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Recommended Woods (based on your attached list):
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Ash
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Beech
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Oak
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Birch
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Hawthorn
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Apple
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Cherry
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Maple
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Hornbeam
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These hardwoods burn longer, cleaner and produce less soot.
What Not To Burn – And Why
Avoid burning the following materials as they can release toxic fumes, damage your stove and create heavy creosote build-ups:
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Treated or painted wood – releases harmful chemicals
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MDF, chipboard or plywood – toxic glue and chemicals
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Household rubbish – produces dangerous fumes and soot
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Plastics – extremely toxic
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Wet or unseasoned wood – causes excessive smoke, tar and creosote
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Coal on wood-burning-only stoves – can damage liners
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Magazines or glossy paper – chemicals and ash buildup
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Driftwood – high salt content causes corrosion
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Rubber or synthetic materials – toxic emissions
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Food waste – excessive smoke and odour
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Cardboard – burns too fast and creates sparks
Carbon Monoxide Monitors
Carbon monoxide is a silent hazard, so a working CO monitor is essential in every home with a stove or fire. Install monitors according to the manufacturer's instructions and test them regularly.
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