Burning Cleanly

• Operate wood stoves efficiently
• EPA's Best Burn Practices
• Check air quality conditions before deciding to burn
• Burn small, hot fires and never let a fire smolder
• Never burn the wrong fuels, only burn dry wood or pellet logs mixed with wood
• Follow your stove's user manual
• Have your wood stove inspected and serviced annually by a qualified technician

Types of Wood Stoves

• Catalytic Stoves 
• Non-Catalytic Stoves 

Homeowner Assistance Programs

• FNSB Change Out Program
• AHFC Energy Programs

Buying the Right Wood Stove

• DEC Woodstove Information
• EPA Burnwise Consumer Guide
• Talk to a wood stove dealer
• Select the right type and size for your home
• Check the EPA White Label on the back of each stove
• Have your new stove professionally installed

Signs Your Wood Stove Could Use Updating

• Solid doors indicating it pre-dates 1990
• Requires frequent feedings
• Smoke inside your home or leaving the chimney
• Dusty conditions in your home when burning
• Watery eyes or stuffy noses