Getting a wood heater helps to keep your house warm, especially during the winter. There are various benefits that wood heaters have over electric heaters. One is that they require minimal maintenance and therefore have an extended service life. The second advantage is that wood is relatively cheaper than electricity, especially if you want to heat the whole house. Below are some of the ideal locations for wood heaters in your home.
Living room
Many people spend a lot of time in the sitting room, whether it is just to rest and watch television after a day at work or when holding a family meeting. The living room makes an ideal location for a heater because it is spacious, and the chances are high that someone will always be in the room. This will enable easier supervision and control of the fire.
Ensure that the wood heater is located away from any electronics or fittings in the room. This is because the heat can damage these items. A strategy that can be used to prevent pets or children from getting too close to the heater is placing a barrier in front of it. Considering the size of most living rooms, you can have a bigger wood heater in this room than in the other rooms.
Bedroom
During the cold season, it can get really cold at night. This can be solved by installing a wood heater in your bedroom which will ensure that there is heat throughout the night. However, this is preferable when the bedrooms are on the ground floor since carrying firewood up the stairs can be quite hectic. Unlike the living room, the wood heater in the bedrooms should be much smaller to control the amount of heat produced and to take into account the size of the room. When there is excessive heat in the bedroom, it can be very uncomfortable to sleep.
Additional factors that you should consider when installing a wood heater is a location where the heater is under constant surveillance. It does not make sense to install a heater in the basement when you hardly spend any time in the room. Make sure your heaters are located in areas where someone can always keep an eye on them to control the flames and add more wood to the fire. You should also consult with your interior designer about the best wood heater design that you need to purchase, based on the interior décor of your house.
Hello! My name is Drake and this is my blog. I have written a number of different blogs over the past few years and each one has focused on a different subject. The topic I am going to explore on this blog is the installation and maintenance of different types of doors in your home or workplace. I was introduced to this area of knowledge by my uncle who works in the door manufacturing industry. I visited his factory and even went out with his crew as they installed new doors. I learnt so many cool things that I decided I would write about them here.