As much as it is beautiful to watch the flames dancing in the tune of the crackling sound, owning wood stoves can be dangerous if they are not well kept and well maintained.
To keep your family and your house safe from the possible dangers wood and pellet stoves may bring, you should be mindful of a few safety measures. First is proper maintenance. You should regularly clean your stove to avoid ashes and soot build up and clogging. At least once a year, it is advisable to have your stove cleaned or checked up by a professional to make sure it is in proper condition. Second is to always keep the flames under control, as making huge fire can be dangerous in addition to wasting wood. Next is making sure you use fire screens to shield your home and family from embers that may come out of the stove. Embers are fire hazards. Always keep your fire monitored. Do not leave your house with your stove running unattended by an adult. Children may be tempted to play with the fire inside your stove. If not supervised and prevented, they could get hurt.
It may sound ridiculous, but some people tend to put or burn other things in their wood stoves aside from wood. To avoid possible danger of setting a huge fire, burn only the approved materials for your stove. Don’t throw in old newspapers, or other things you might want to get rid of onto the fire. You are getting yourself into more danger than you thought.