Similar to your car’s MOT, it’s necessary to pay your stove the attention it deserves, make repairs to ensure it is running at its most efficient. Autumn is the perfect time to do this, and it’s very important to rectify any problems before the cold weather sets in and the strains and pressures of regular and heavy use are put upon the stove.

If being a good cub scout taught us anything it was the importance of being prepared and being stuck in the throes of a horrifically icy winter only to find you stove has broken down is not good at all.

So in preparation for the winter and to avoid the unthinkable we have put together this handy list to help get you stove ready for the winter.

 Get your stove ready fore the cold weather:

• Clean out the ash-pan. We recommend you use a dedicated ash vacuum cleaner to save your domestic vacuum from becoming blocked from the fine ash particles, or use a secure ash caddie to stop spillages.
• Check all air-holes are clear and free from any debris build up. These help get vital oxygen to your fire and make it as efficient as possible.
• Give your glass a clean with a dedicated stove glass cleaner to get the best results. Not only does this remove the build-up of dangerous creosote, it lets you see the beautiful roaring fire you’ve created.
• Check your stove rope around the seals of your stove doors and replace at the first sign of damage. To do this, chalk the rope with the door open and then shut it. When you open it again, look to see the line made by the chalk on the stove, where the rope should be touching. If any gaps are spotted, then you need to replace the rope.
• Check your firebricks and look for any damage. These reflect the heat back at the fire, protecting the body of the stove and improving efficiency.
• Remove any flammable objects from the area around your stove. Sounds obvious but you’d be surprised what people put on top of (or even in) their stoves when they’re not in use. Similarly, with Halloween coming up, check any decorations hanging nearby aren’t too close to your stove.
• Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. It is absolutely imperative that you make sure these work.
• Get your chimney cleaned by a reputable chimney sweep. Creosote builds up in chimneys over time and birds have a tendency to build nests or fall down them.
• Start to bring in some seasoned wood into your house to keep it dry and ready to go. This will create space in your covered wood pile and allow you to prepare even more wood.
• Gradually begin to warm your stove by lighting small fires in it. Similar to when you first got your stove, you need to slowly suggest heat to the metal parts of the stove so that it doesn’t expand too rapidly and crack.

While these points will help you successfully maintain your stove, we urge you to keep a look out for any wear and tear you may as you go. If you spot anything that doesn’t look or feel right call Limegreen‘s heating specialist who can swiftly help you get to the root of the problem.

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Whilst there was a reduction in nationwide chimney fires during the year April 2014-March 2015, there were still over 5,500 avoidable incidents.

Did you know that 82% of chimney fires are caused by blocked chimneys?

Here at Limegreen we want to make sure that you are safe in your homes, so we have compiled this guide of tips to avoid having a chimney fire.

Chimney safety check list

• Get your chimney cleaned by a reputable chimney sweep. Creosote builds up in chimneys over time and also birds have a tendency to build nests or fall down them.
• Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. It is absolutely imperative that you make sure these work.
• Start to bring in some seasoned wood into your house to keep it dry and ready to go. This will create space in your covered wood pile and allow you to prepare even more wood.
• Use a stove thermometer. Installing  a stovepipe thermometer helps you to monitor flue temperatures and adjust burning practices as needed
• Never leave a fire unattended. ALWAYS extinguish  before leaving the house or going to bed.

There were 4221 chimney fires in #England (April 2016-March 2017). Don’t become a chimney fire statistic this winter!

Call Limegreen to get your flue inspected or chimney swept on 029 2066 6622

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Burley Esteem Flueless Gas Fires in the biggest showroom in Wales

Ideal for freestanding installation or inset into an inglenook style fireplace design, the fabulous Burley Esteem is an authentic alternative to a real stove for those who don’t want the associated refuelling requirements of a woodburner or for anyone living in a property without a chimney or flue. Even if you home does have a flue, you still may wish to take advantage of the stoves stylish looks and amazing efficiency.

Thanks to innovative technology, the Esteem 4221 allows all the heat produced by the fire to enter the room resulting in an incredible 100% efficiency rating. The catalytic converter is a honeycomb coated with rare metals. Oxygen ‘sticks’ to the coating so when carbon monoxide molecule meets it, the oxygen converts the carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide (which is harmless and is present in fresh air). Burley has NEVER had a catalytic converter fail or need replacing.

Burley introduced fixed flueless gas fires to Britain in 1999. Although the concept is relatively new in this country, flueless gas fires have a long established history in Japan (where there are 40 million), the United States (approximately 20 million) and Australia.

As the Burley Esteem does not rely on a chimney, it boats an unsurpassed level of safety features. All Burley flueless gas fires features an oxygen depletion sensor which constantly monitors the air quality in the room. If the level of oxygen drops by just 1.5%, the fire automatically shuts down.

The only requirements needed when fitting the glass-fronted Burley Esteem is a minimum room size of 30m³ (length x width x height) and an air vent which provides not less than 100cm² free air installed in the room, at least 1 metre away from the fire.

Stylish black finish giving the ‘woodburner’ look with real flames dancing around a authentic coal effect fuel bed. Cream, brick-effect interior. Available for properties running Natural Gas or LPG. Operated by manual controls located at the base of the stove. Burley Esteem Flueless Gas Fires in the biggest showroom in Wales

For further information on Burley’s flueless gas fire technology, please call us at 029 2066 6622 or visit our showroom on Sloper Road.

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