Have you ever spent a night cuddled up next to the fireplace while you relax and unwind with your favorite movie on? But when it’s time for bed, you’re afraid to leave that cozy spot because you know your bedroom will be like a frozen tundra? As you walk down the hall, the warmth of the fire fades quickly, and the bone-chilling cold you’re met with at your bedroom door makes this small trek from the living room feel like an arctic expedition.
American Stove & Chimney is here to tell you there’s a better way! You can enjoy even, comfortable warmth throughout your entire home with zone heating powered by wood-burning stoves and inserts. No more sacrificing comfort – extend the cozy feeling of your favorite fireside spot to every room.
What Is Zone Heating?
Zone heating is a way to heat your home by dividing it into specific areas, called zones, and controlling the temperature in each zone independently.
It is similar to installing smart thermostats in different levels of the house or in different rooms, allowing you to adjust each area of the home to the desired temperature. However, instead of relying on your HVAC system, we can strategically place heat sources, like wood stoves and inserts, around your home.
What Are the Benefits of Zone Heating with Wood-Burning Appliances?
Most people rely on one fireplace, stove, or insert to heat their entire home. However, zone heating offers several advantages over this, including:
- Increased Comfort: Since zone heating allows you to personalize the temperature in different areas of your house, this comes in handy in situations where people have different comfort preferences. Prefer a chilly sleeping area? You can sleep peacefully in a cooler room without sacrificing the comfort and warmth throughout the rest of the house.
- High Efficiency: Wood-burning inserts and stoves are known for their exceptional efficiency in converting wood fuel into usable heat. That means, you’re getting the maximum warmth from each log…without wasting your fuel or throwing money down the drain.
- Eliminates Hot & Cold Spots: Have you ever been in a room that sits directly above the garage or one that has multiple outside walls? Those rooms are noticeably much colder in the winter than your sun-drenched living room. With zone heating, you can keep those chillier rooms toasty without overheating the rest of the house.
- Ambiance & Atmosphere: We can’t talk about the benefits of zone heating without mentioning the visual appeal that a wood-burning stove or insert adds. The crackling fire adds a unique charm and inviting atmosphere to any home.
Choosing the Right Wood-Burning Appliance for Zone Heating
Ready to ditch the nightly arctic expedition when you call it a night? We don’t blame you! Selecting the ideal wood-burning appliance for zone heating requires careful consideration of a few different factors such as:
- Zone Size: Getting a wood-burning stove or insert that is too big or too small for your space can lead to either inadequate heating or overheating. So you must measure your zone to determine the square footage of the area you want to heat. All wood-burning appliances are rated by their British Thermal Unit (BTU) output, which indicates the amount of heat they can produce per hour. There are simple BTU calculators you can use online that will take into consideration the climate in which you live and give you an estimated BTU output range that’s ideal for your space.
- Efficiency: Everybody wants a stove or insert that produces the maximum heat possible while consuming as little of your firewood supply as possible. Look for wood-burning appliances that have Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified efficiency ratings. These ratings tell you the percentage of heat produced by the appliance that actually goes towards warming your space, with higher percentages being more desirable.
- Aesthetics: You don’t want your source of heat to stick out like a sore thumb. Thankfully, stoves and inserts come in a variety of styles, sizes, and designs, so you can be confident you’ll find one that complements your existing decor.
- Ventilation: Safe and efficient heat from wood-burning stoves and inserts relies on proper ventilation. Fireplace inserts can be placed directly into an existing firebox with a functioning chimney, while stoves require a properly installed flue pipe that vents directly outside the house.
Your Perfect Wood-Burning Appliance Awaits at American Stove & Chimney
Don’t settle for chilly bedrooms and frozen hallways anymore. Contact American Stove & Chimney today. Our knowledgeable staff can guide you through the selection process, answer any questions you have, and even help with the installation when you’ve found the perfect fit for your home.
Take a look at our wood stoves and wood fireplace inserts on our website or give us a call at 866-973-3028 to get started!