| Are you confused with all the heating systems | | | | the outside wood furnace you intend to buy. |
| available in the market today? What kind of | | | | Does it consume too much wood daily? A lower |
| furnace should you buy for your home? If you | | | | consumption rate means it's more energy |
| need tips on what to look for in an outdoor wood | | | | efficient. |
| burner, read these helpful suggestions. | | | | 3. Anti-Rust |
| What to Look for in an Outdoor Burner | | | | Finally, it is important that your burner doesn't end |
| 1. Safety Features | | | | up rusting. It would be a waste of money if you |
| Look at the safety features available. Does it | | | | have to buy a new one every so often. |
| have an anti-blowback catch? Don't ever buy a | | | | So, invest in an outside wood burner that's made |
| burner without this feature. It will protect you | | | | out of steel or stainless steel. If you already have |
| from flash burns when you open the furnace | | | | one in your home, buy waterproof jackets for it. |
| door. | | | | These will help keep the moisture out. Also clean |
| Also, check for the thickness of the burner door. | | | | it regularly as ash contributes to corrosion and |
| A thickly insulated door will be more efficient in | | | | rusting. |
| dispensing heat throughout your home. Rule of | | | | With these three things, you'll be able to find a |
| thumb: a furnace door should at least be 6" thick. | | | | good quality outdoor wood burner for your home. |
| 2. Wood Consumption | | | | Good luck! |
| Secondly, look at the wood consumption rate of | | | | |