{"id":20281,"date":"2022-11-25T11:37:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-25T10:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/elementos-comunes\/sin-categoria\/4-tips-for-choosing-the-best-wood-stoves\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T11:09:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:09:32","slug":"4-tips-for-choosing-the-best-wood-stoves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/en\/heating-and-lighting\/4-tips-for-choosing-the-best-wood-stoves\/","title":{"rendered":"4 tips for choosing the best wood stoves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are many reasons to choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/estufas-lena\">wood-burning<\/a> stove over any other type of conventional heating. From financial and energy savings to reduced pollution. However, it is not easy to choose which of <strong>the best wood-burning<\/strong> stoves is best suited to you. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;re going to give you some tips on how to choose the ideal wood-burning stove.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why a wood stove?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Surely you are studying different types of heating and you have stopped to think: why should I choose a wood stove? Here are some advantages: <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance<\/h3>\n\n<p>Wood stoves have always stood out for their <strong>performance<\/strong>, especially in large houses. Moreover, some models even allow you to cook with the heat they generate. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Energy savings<\/h3>\n\n<p>Wood-burning stoves use wood to produce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/en\/heating-and-lighting\/7-characteristics-of-efficient-houses\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/calefaccion-iluminacion\/casas-eficientes\/\">energy and heat.<\/a> The vast majority, if not all, have an <strong>energy efficiency rating of A or higher.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><em>The best wood stoves must meet some specific needs, such as having the right dimensions.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/las-mejores-estufas-de-lena-ahorro-energia.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3182\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/las-mejores-estufas-de-lena-ahorro-energia.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/las-mejores-estufas-de-lena-ahorro-energia-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/las-mejores-estufas-de-lena-ahorro-energia-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/las-mejores-estufas-de-lena-ahorro-energia-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The best wood burning stoves: living room<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainability<\/h3>\n\n<p>Wood stoves have <strong>very low CO\u2082 emissions<\/strong>. But, in addition, the latest models have been optimized in such a way that there are wood stoves that are very close to 0 emissions. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warmth<\/h3>\n\n<p>Even without having the stove on, it is an element that brings great warmth to any home, simply as a <strong>decoration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best wood stoves: features of the top stoves<\/h2>\n\n<p>Without knowing how and which are the <strong>best wood stoves<\/strong>, it is difficult to be guided. As in all areas, there are some brands that stand out above others, either by design, by their quality\/price ratio or by the way in which they optimize energy. These are some of the best brands of wood stoves:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FM Heating<\/strong>. A mid-range with excellent value for money. If in doubt, this is an ideal choice.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rocal<\/strong>. Quality stoves at a great performance and with very well cared designs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jotul<\/strong>. High quality and performance. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Invicta<\/strong>. A good brand that stands out for its cast iron stoves. Good value for money.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hitze<\/strong>. High range and good durability. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kratki<\/strong>. This brand is mid-range, but with good performance. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baker<\/strong>. One of the best known and best brands in Spain. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Now, to know how to choose among the best wood stoves, it is not so important to know the brand, but what features make a good wood stove, the best.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\t\t<div class=\"ic_cta_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ic_cta_banner\">\n\t\t    <a \n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/eficiencia-energetica-y-economia-del-hogar-ahorro-y-sostenibilidad\/\" \n\t\t\t\t\tonclick=\"ic_cta_track_click_4855()\" \n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"ic-cta ic-cta-generic\" \n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"CTA 4 - Eficiencia energ\u00e9tica\" \n\t\t\t\t\t1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CTA4-Post-ebook-sostenibilidad-ahorro-economico.png\" alt=\"CTA 4 - Eficiencia energ\u00e9tica\" title=\"\">\n\t\t    <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\twindow.onload = function(e) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\tga('send', 'event', {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventCategory: 'CTA 4 - Eficiencia energ\u00e9tica',\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventAction: 'view',\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventLabel: 'https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20281',\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tnonInteraction: true\n\t\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\tfunction ic_cta_track_click_4855() {\n\t\t\t\t\t\tga('send', 'event', {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventCategory: 'CTA 4 - Eficiencia energ\u00e9tica',\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventAction: 'click',\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventLabel: 'https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20281'\n\t\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Room dimensions<\/h3>\n\n<p>Depending on the square meters you want to heat, you will have to choose one model or another. The more square meters, the more power required. <\/p>\n\n<p><em>If you want to choose the best wood stove, first plan where you will place it. If you do not have space, a corner can be your salvation. <\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/las-mejores-estufas-de-lena-dimensiones.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3183\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/las-mejores-estufas-de-lena-dimensiones.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/las-mejores-estufas-de-lena-dimensiones-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/las-mejores-estufas-de-lena-dimensiones-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/las-mejores-estufas-de-lena-dimensiones-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Best wood stoves: corner living room<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stove size<\/h3>\n\n<p>The size of the stove will depend on the space you have for it. Measure the dimensions well and you will be right in your choice. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h3>\n\n<p>Wood stoves can be manufactured in different materials. Normally, they are made of: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vermiculite refractory bricks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chamota<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cast iron<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heating capacity<\/h3>\n\n<p>It refers to the power you need to heat the room, which also takes into account the installed insulation. It is related to the dimensions of the room. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Autonomy<\/h3>\n\n<p>The autonomy indicates how long the stove keeps the room warm. So, depending on how long you need to keep the room warm, you should choose a stove that is capable of generating that heat with the minimum consumption. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extras<\/h3>\n\n<p>There are models that include some extras as standard, such as storage for firewood or the option of placing the tube in two different places.<\/p>\n\n<p><br\/>Wood stoves are a good heating system, with high performance and low CO\u2082 emissions. Knowing what features to look out for, you can now choose your stove from <strong>the best wood stoves<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\t\t<div class=\"ic_cta_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ic_cta_banner\">\n\t\t    <a \n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/eficiencia-energetica-y-economia-del-hogar-ahorro-y-sostenibilidad\/\" \n\t\t\t\t\tonclick=\"ic_cta_track_click_4855()\" \n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"ic-cta ic-cta-generic\" \n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"CTA 4 - Eficiencia energ\u00e9tica\" \n\t\t\t\t\t1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CTA4-Post-ebook-sostenibilidad-ahorro-economico.png\" alt=\"CTA 4 - Eficiencia energ\u00e9tica\" title=\"\">\n\t\t    <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\twindow.onload = function(e) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\tga('send', 'event', {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventCategory: 'CTA 4 - Eficiencia energ\u00e9tica',\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventAction: 'view',\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventLabel: 'https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20281',\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tnonInteraction: true\n\t\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\tfunction ic_cta_track_click_4855() {\n\t\t\t\t\t\tga('send', 'event', {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventCategory: 'CTA 4 - Eficiencia energ\u00e9tica',\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventAction: 'click',\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\teventLabel: 'https:\/\/www.paratureforma.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20281'\n\t\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n  <\/p>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1764850524821\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How powerful does a wood-burning stove need to be to heat my house?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The power required depends on the square metres and insulation. As a general rule, it is estimated to be <strong>between 80 and 100 W per m\u00b2<\/strong>, although some manufacturers provide guidelines based on the model&#8217;s performance. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1764850538161\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Which material is best for a wood-burning stove: steel or cast iron?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Both are excellent, but with differences:<br \/><strong>-Cast iron:<\/strong> retains heat longer.<br \/><strong>-Steel:<\/strong> heats up faster and is usually lighter.<br \/>The choice will depend on the use and the desired heating style.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1764850553697\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How much autonomy should a good wood-burning stove have?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A good stove should offer <strong>between 5 and 10 hours of autonomy<\/strong>, depending on the model and the load of wood. If you want to keep the room warm for many hours without reloading, choose models optimised for prolonged consumption. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1764850566297\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Which brands of wood-burning stoves offer the best value for money?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The brands most highly rated for performance and durability are <strong>Panadero, Rocal, Invicta, FM Calefacci\u00f3n, and Kratki<\/strong>. Each excels in different ranges, from budget options to premium stoves. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1764850577394\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I know what size stove I need?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You must measure the space where you will install it and consider safety distances. The size not only influences the placement, but also the home&#8217;s capacity to load firewood and generate sufficient heat. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many reasons to choose a wood-burning stove over any other type of conventional heating. From financial and energy savings to reduced pollution. However, it is not easy to choose which of the best wood-burning stoves is best suited to you. 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