Thinking about switching to an outdoor wood burning furnace? There are plenty of good reasons for doing so. Wood burning furnaces can help homeowners save money and reduce their carbon footprint while providing reliable and even heating throughout the home. Even so, there are many different kinds of residential furnaces and features to choose from. In this two-part blog series, we’ll cover everything you need to consider when choosing between different types of outdoor wood furnaces for your home.
Heating Area
You’ll want to choose an outdoor wood furnace that is capable of heating the amount of space you need, whether that means your entire home or only a few closed-off rooms. Our three available Heatmor residential burners, for example, can provide ample heating for spaces of 3,000 to 5,000 to 10,000 square feet, depending on the model.
Wood Consumption
You also want to be able to anticipate how much wood you’ll go through and how you’re going to source it. Owners who can obtain free wood or cut it themselves can practically eliminate their heating bills, saving anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 or more over a 10-year period. Outdoor wood burning furnaces tend to use more wood than indoor units, but distribute heat more evenly throughout the space.
Structure Material
Most outdoor furnaces, including all Heatmor residential burners, are made of stainless steel. However, not all steels are created equally. Look for high-grade alloys that are resistant to rust, oxidation, and corrosion that will outlast and outperform carbon steel structures.
Color Options
It may not affect the functioning of the furnace itself, but the color of your outdoor furnace matters because it impacts the overall look and feel of your landscaping. Heatmor residential burners come in 22 available color schemes, from antique bronze to evergreen to light stone.
Stay tuned for the second part of our buyer’s guide series, where we’ll go over some of the more technical details of choosing a wood burning stove. After all, the best way to make a great purchasing investment is to be informed of your options and choices, right down to the details.