How to save wood in the fireplace

How to consume less wood in the fireplace

To get a decent savings about firewood in the fireplace, it is necessary to take into account important factors such as seasoning of wood, the chimney cleaning and the type of wood to burn and, at the same time, use devices, such as the fan heater, which help to optimize energy efficiency.

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The use of the fireplace allows you to save electricity, but unfortunately even this solution, which may seem cheaper, involves a certain amount of energy expenditure. The fireplace is in fact powered by the woodwhich must always be available and, in most cases, must be purchased.

Caldofà® fan heater by Vortice in the room

To avoid consuming too much when using the fireplace, it is therefore useful to understand how save firewood.

How to save on firewood: seasoning

One of the most important elements for save on wood it’s definitely his seasoning.

It is advisable to buy the wood in advance, preferably in spring, and stack it for at least a year, in order to reduce itshumidity.

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In fact, wood, when it has just been cut, has a humidity rate of approximately 50%, while the humidity level that allows it to be used immediately is between 12 and 15%; if you use wood that is too humid, the excess water will first have to evaporate to allow combustion and, consequently, the efficiency of the fireplace will decrease considerably because more wood will have to be consumed to keep the fireplace lit.

During its use, the wood must also be stored correctly, in a sunny place and away from any source of humidity.

Cleaning the fireplace to consume less wood

Another fundamental factor for correct use of the fireplace and for obtaining a certain saving on wood is the cleaning of all chimney components.

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In particular, adequate cleaning of the chimney guarantees high efficiency of the stove and fireplace and allows you to consume less fuel.

This type of cleaning can be entrusted to aspecialized company or, for those who have some practice, it can be done do-it-yourself.

Choose wood carefully to save money

Also the type of wood to use greatly influences the energy efficiency of the fireplace, for example, the slow burning woodsuch as that of oak, ash and maple.

In fact, there are types of wood capable of consuming less than others and which guarantee an excellent result in terms of energy savings.

Pallet of fireplace wood from Agrifer

It is possible to find optimal wood, to use as fuel, at specialized farms. Agriferfor example, offers mixed wood, already seasoned, of Italian origin, mainly composed of beech trunks.

Slow burning wood is ideal for any type of fireplace, from conventional to thermostufe up to wood-burning stoves.

Ready to use, the wood allows a slow and at the same time burning uniform heat distribution for a very high energy yield.

Fan heater to save wood in the fireplace

An excellent solution for saving wood in the fireplace is undoubtedly the use of a fan heater.

This is an appliance that optimizes energy savings by sucking in the cold air present in the room and circulating the hot air produced by the fireplace.

Caldofà® fan heater by Vortice

In this way, thethe environment will always be heated at best and the quantity of wood to be used will decrease considerably.

And Vortice Elettrosociali Spathe fan heater arrives CALDOF˨specially designed to optimize the use of the fireplace during the winter.

This fan heater is simple to usejust place it in the center of the fireplace and then light the fire.

L’heating effect is achieved in a few minutes and, by keeping the doors of the room where the fireplace is located open, CALDOFÀ® will also be able to heat other rooms in the house. Furthermore, the CALDOFÀ® fan heater sterilizes the air, while the supplied ornamental faun heads decorate the fireplace when the appliance is not in use.

Silent fan heater to save wood in the fireplace

For those who want to save wood and make the most of the fuel using both the fireplace and the wood stovevarious discreet and silent options are available.
The branded fan heater Net proposed by Amazonfor example, does not need batteries or electricity to operate and, with its 4-blade propeller, greatly increases the efficiency of the fireplace, circulating the hot air throughout the room.

This fan heater, extremely quietdoes not require installation and, remaining at a low temperature, ensures comfort and safety.