Author – Todd Woofenden
Here is a simple guide to the types of new, EPA-certified stoves you will see in your local stove shop, and how they work. An understanding of these basic categories will simplify your stove shopping.
The Basic Categories of EPA-Certified Stoves
Factor #1: How they achieve a clean burn
Catalytic stoves
Non-catalytic stoves
Factor #2: How they distribute heat:
Radiant stoves
Circulating stoves
Factor #3: How much heat they can produce:
Large, medium, and small stoves
Factor #4: Installation Type:
Free-standing stoves
Fireplace inserts
~ Todd Woofenden