We have a wood stove and it is our only source of heat. I am wondering if it is my imagination or what: It seems that the wood in our stove burns faster when the weather is cold. At night on a day that is not below freezing the wood stove packed and in the am we still have wood. When it is in the 30s it seems like when we pack the stove tight, there is none in the am. I am just wondering about this. Anyone have an idea or is it true that it is burning faster on cold nights and days.
2007-01-16 04:18:16 · 4 answers · asked by Tera F 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes when its colder wood burns faster. Depending on your stove size, damper system and how airtight your stove is depends how much wood you burn.
2007-01-16 04:23:03 · answer #1 · answered by tchem75 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot more draw from the chimney in cold weather. You have to compensate by letting less air inside the stove.
2007-01-16 04:30:24 · answer #2 · answered by frigon_p 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may burn slightly faster due to the chimney has more draw in colder weather but it should not be that noticeable. It is probably your imagination?
2007-01-16 04:23:30 · answer #3 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will consume more fuel in colder weather, experiment with the damper, let in the minimum of air and see if there are any noticeable changes
2007-01-19 21:40:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋