Maintenance for your stove

Many of us in the West Highlands use our stove all year round it’s important to take some time to carry out annual maintenance

Backwoodsman would like to take this opportunity to reassure our customers that, wherever possible, we will continue to supply emergency spare-parts for all Woodwarm, Charnwood, Morso, Jetmaster and Rutland appliances so that your essential heating needs are met. Due to the very fast changing COVID-19 situation we ask that you contact us by phone, email or Facebook in the first instance so we can advise you best on your requirements. Although many of us in the West Highlands use our stove all year round it’s important to take some time to carry out annual maintenance. This is generally something that can be easily carried out as a DIY process and regular TLC for your stove will may require replacing if it has disintegrated over time.Clean your stove inside retaining at least an inch of ash to cover the grate bars if you burn wood. Clear any debris that may have settled on top of the baffle plate as this can prevent heat from dissipating properly causing it to buckle. Replace fire-bricks if they are badly worn or disintegrating. Your chimney should be swept at least once year. To ensure that it is kept safe and clear and we recommend professional chimney cleaning. Most importantly, burn the correct fuel in the first place and you will avoid many common problems. Take care, keep warm and stay safe! Telephone: 01631 720539 / Email: sales@ backwoodsman-stoves. co.uk

areward you in the long term by prolonging its life and costing less in spare parts. Check your stove over thoroughly for any problems. The internal parts are most prone to damage. Pay special attention to the door and glass seals, baffle/throat plate which sits above the fire, grate bars, and glass for cracks. Externally fire cement round the flue pipe