The Most Efficient Way to use a Log Burner

Picture the scene: a cosy log burner gently warming up the room, as you sit in your favourite armchair and smugly watch the rain pour outside. There’s something extra luxurious about a log burner, that never fails to make a room feel more snug.

Log burners are beautiful to look at, and they can also make an affordable home heating option, too. However, users can begin to see the costs begin to rack up a bit if they use these log burners inefficiently. Luckily, with a few little tweaks to your routine, you can easily save money and significantly improve the efficiency of your home heating. 

In order to ensure that your log burner ticks all the boxes (in terms of both your home aesthetic and the cost), we’ve provided a few of our top tips for the most efficient way to use a log burner in your home. 

Here are the top pieces of advice:

1. Make sure that your chimney is cleaned regularly (this way, you can keep the airflow smooth and your log burner working at optimum efficiency). 
2. Stick to using dry wood, with a moisture content of between 15-20%. 
3. Patience is key – don’t keep piling on logs for the sake of it. Once you’ve built your fire, wait till the fire has reduced down to glowing embers (this should take about an hour) before you add on more wood. 
4. When you add on more wood, regulate the air control and close the air vents to the halfway point. This will ensure that your fire doesn’t rapidly burn itself out. 
5. Make sure you know how to use the log burner’s controls. This will successfully keep the heat output of your log burner at its optimum level, as you can control the heat levels and take proper care of your stove.  

Now that we’ve talked you through the basics, if you’re tempted by the idea of fitting a gorgeous log burning stove in your home, our stunning range of showrooms are the perfect place to start your search. We have an excellent range of gas fires, electric fires and balanced flue fires all on offer, so you’ll be certain to find a model to fit your exact requirements.

With hundreds of state of the art products on display, Rotherham Fireplace Centre is South Yorkshire’s leading log burner showroom. You can even have a virtual browse of our range via our website!