We often get asked – ‘Do I need to leave a layer of ash in my wood heater?’ A bed of ash can actually be quite beneficial. It can take a while for the firebox to heat up from a cold start, so a bed of ash can help to get the fire going more … Read more
Wood Heaters Geelong
Wood heater glass cleaner It’s normal to get some black build up on your wood heater glass door over time. It’s usually just soot, but it can also be *creosote. But what’s the point of having a cozy wood fire, if you can’t see the flames, right? We’ve tested quite a few cleaning products over … Read more
A fire waiting to happen To the untrained eye, this flue might just look like it has been well used, with a few black marks from years of use. But this flue was a disaster waiting to happen. The installation of the active section of the flue had not been riveted together. When the flue … Read more
Worried about the environmental impact? You really can’t beat the warmth from a real wood fire, there’s nothing like it. But are you worried about the affect on the environment? The Australian Home Heating Association advises that in 2015, the Standards for emissions were reduced from 4.0g/kg to 2.5g/kg. Then in 2019 they were reduced … Read more