Winter Wood Burner Maintenance — How to Keep Your Stove Safe, Warm and Efficient
By Wes Dodd — WD Wood Burner Installations, Poole, Bournemouth & Dorset Winter is when your wood burner works hardest. With daily use through December, January and February, your stove and chimney are under far more strain than at any other time of year. To keep your fire safe, efficient and trouble-free, a little winter […]
Do I Need a Chimney Liner for My Wood Burner?
Unsure if you need a chimney liner for your wood burner? HETAS-approved installer Wes Dodd explains when a flue liner is required for safe, efficient stove installations in Poole, Bournemouth & Dorset. By Wes Dodd — WD Wood Burner Installations, Poole, Bournemouth & Dorset One of the most frequent questions I get asked when installing […]
What Size Wood Burner Do I Need for My Home?
By Wes Dodd – WD Wood Burner Installations, Poole, Bournemouth & Dorset Choosing the right size wood burner for your home is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Too small, and your stove will struggle to heat the room. Too large, and it’ll overheat the space and burn fuel inefficiently. As a HETAS-approved installer […]
How to Keep Your Wood Burner Glass Clean
Expert tips for a clear view By Wes Dodd – WD Wood Burner Installations, Poole, Bournemouth & Dorset One of the joys of a wood burner is sitting back and watching the flames dance through the glass. But if you’ve owned a stove for a while, you’ll know the frustration of blackened or cloudy glass. […]
Common Questions About Log Burners
Expert answers from your local installer. By Wes Dodd – WD Wood Burner Installations, Poole, Bournemouth & Dorset Log burners are more popular than ever in Dorset homes – adding warmth, character, and value. But if you’re considering one, or already own one, it’s natural to have questions. As a HETAS-registered wood burner installer covering Poole, […]
How to Light Your Wood Burner Fire
The right way for a clean, easy burn. By Wes Dodd – WD Wood Burner Installations, Poole, Bournemouth & Dorset Lighting a log burner might seem simple, but many people struggle with smoky starts, fires that fizzle out, or glass that blackens too quickly. The truth is, how you light your fire makes all the difference – […]
Top 5 Ways to Fix Poor Draw in Your Log Burner (Before Installing a Chimney Fan)
Help and advice on one of the most common questions By Wes Dodd – WD Wood Burner Installations, Poole, Bournemouth & Dorset One of the most common issues wood burner owners face is poor draw. You light your stove, but instead of a strong flame and cosy heat, smoke spills into the room, the fire struggles […]
Chimney Fans Explained
When to install one to improve your chimney draw By Wes Dodd – WD Wood Burner Installations, Poole, Bournemouth & Dorset One of the most frustrating problems wood burner owners face is poor draw. You light your stove, but instead of flames roaring happily, the fire struggles, smoke drifts into the room, or logs burn far […]
How Much Firewood Do I Need for Winter?
Your guide to buying the right amount of wood By Wes Dodd – WD Wood Burner Installations, Poole, Bournemouth & Dorset One of the most common questions I hear from wood burner owners in Poole, Bournemouth, and across Dorset is: “How much firewood will I actually need to get through the winter?” The answer depends on a […]
Wood Storage Tips
How to keep your logs dry, safe and ready to burn. By Wes Dodd – WD Wood Burner Installations, Poole, Bournemouth & Dorset One of the biggest mistakes wood burner owners make isn’t with the stove itself – it’s with the logs. You could have the best wood burner in Dorset, but if your firewood isn’t […]