| (updated 2004)--If you are in the market for a stove to heat your home, you probably already know that the fuel options available to you are nearly endless. If you talk to stove manufacturers, dealers in your area or even your neighbors, you are likely to get varying opinions as to what type of stove and fuel will work best for your home. Fortunately, England's Stove Works (ESW) has long known that there are certain benefits to each type of
stove -- that's why we offer a full, diverse product line to our dealers and
to our customers. And we have designed and manufactured these models with many convenient
and attractive options. Following are some of the benefits of each type of stove available: wood, pellet, gas and coal. England's Stove Works wood stoves are the original and best-selling stoves we have ever designed, due mostly to the popularity and accessibility of wood fuel. Many people have access to land that can provide
firewood; those who don't can regularly purchase wood at a much lower cost than a comparable amount of heating oil.
ESW wood stoves provide an excellent amount of radiant heat, along with circulated heat -- blowers are standard or optional, depending on the model of the stove. In addition, England's wood stoves have so much surface area that you can easily heat several dishes on them simultaneously, if you like (or if you must, in the case of a power failure). Add to that the fact that many consider wood heat the warmest and most satisfactory heat, and by far the most enjoyable to view (each ESW wood stove has an ample glass viewing area), and it is easy to understand why our wood stoves remain so popular.
For the 2003 season ESW announced a new, non-catalytic wood model with the
largest viewing area of any unit we manufacture. A high-tech firebox provides for cleaner, more efficient heat -- in fact, this model (in pedestal, leg or gold options) is EPA-approved. For 2004, this popular model will also be available as a fireplace insert model, and an EPA-exempt model will join the line of EPA-certified models that we already have. As we look toward the future, a large-capacity firebox model is in the works, with this same great technology.
(As a footnote here, keep in mind that the the concern with winter power outages - which often become extended and very uncomfortable - has made wood stove heat a priority for many homeowners.)
Another great model that has maintained immense popularity over the years is the ESW add-on wood furnace. When fed into existing ductwork, this powerful heater can heat over 3,000 square feet -- or it can simply "dump" heated air into a large open area, such as a garage. Since we've made more than a few of these over the years, and realize where people are apt to place them in their homes, ESW was the first to add something unique to add-on furnaces: a standard viewing glass that allows you to check on your fire from the top of your stairs or from across the room. A sizeable 850 cfm blower and included thermostat help keep heat even and constant.
England's Stove Works wood stoves are available with many options, including freestanding and insert styles. Different models heat from 1,000 sq. ft. (for a very economical choice) to approximately 3,000 sq. ft. Brass trim and close-clearance heat shields are also available, as is mobile home adaptability on certain models.
England's Stove Works pellet stoves are popular in large part because they are so environmentally-friendly. Pellet fuel is made from wood waste and biomass (commonly grown) materials, and has very low emission levels, which allow for a clean burn with minimum soot, ashes and creosote.
Pellets are very convenient because they are sold in bags which are easily moved and stored; loading them into the stove is also easy (a pellet hopper may only need to be loaded once or twice a day). Other benefits include the absence of log splitting, clean storage and the fact that the ESW pellet stove uses less electricity than four 100-watt light bulbs, even when set on the "high" setting.
With the many benefits of pellet fuel, it is easy to see why our pellet stoves are big sellers. All of our models have glass viewing areas, air wash systems, built-in blowers and strong, sturdy double auger feed systems. Available units range from a fireplace insert model to a model that can
heat 2,200 sq. ft. (and hold 70 lbs. of pellets in its hopper), to a compact model that adds even more convenience to the ESW pellet family.
Two of our freestanding models are E.P.A.-Certified, which means that they have
passed stringent E.P.A. testing and can be sold where other units cannot.
And each of our pellet stoves can be used with our optional wall thermostat or
our newest thermostat, a remote-controlled model.
The newest stoves to be designed and built by England's Stove Works are the gas models. Many municipalities have long offered gas heat to people in their communities, and now that alternative is available with the beauty and elegance of freestanding and hearth stoves. A major advantage to gas heat is that it will operate in case of a power outage; it is also extremely convenient, since gas stoves only require the turning of knobs to fuel and light (no lugging logs, pellets or coal). Besides all this, gas stoves are extremely efficient--
ESW vent-free units are rated at 99% efficiency and require no flue system whatsoever.
Further benefits of ESW gas stoves are close clearance to combustibles, attractive fiber logs and easy front access to all controls. England's Stove Works makes our gas stoves in both Liquid Propane (LP) and Natural Gas (NG) models, in both
B-Vent and vent-free styles, with a hearth mount model available in the
vent-free style. Attractive colors and standard brass trim make these stoves among the most elegant that we create.
We also have a remote thermostat for our B-Vent model that can retrofit to
take the place of the standard wall-mount thermostat.
Finally, the coal stove can be called the workhorse of the stove family. Coal has been used for years as a dependable source of fuel, and many people still choose to use it each winter. The England's Stove Works coal stove is designed to be used as a great supplementary source of heat for your home-- with its impressive 2,600-2,800 sq. ft. heating capacity and 105,000-110,000 BTU/hr. maximum output, it can easily heat most houses.
Another great benefit to this stove is that it can burn for 24-plus hours per filling. It comes with plenty of extras, too, including a large glass viewing area, built-in blower and brass window and door trim standard.
All ESW stoves are backed by a five year limited warranty on the firebox, a one year limited warranty on electrical components, and toll-free customer service support. These stoves
have a nationwide reputation for their efficiency, good craftsmanship and very economic pricing. No matter what type of fuel you choose to heat your home, England's Stove Works has a stove that can meet and exceed your
expectations.
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