Most people think nothing of having their gas appliances serviced every year in order to keep them running in tiptop condition, thus saving fuel and often future expense on repairs. Also to make sure their appliances are safe and that no carbon monoxide is escaping into the room. But how many people think of having their solid fuel stove or fire serviced each year? A solid fuel stove or open fire can produce 1000 times more carbon monoxide than a gas appliance! Electric fires and stoves require no servicing other than a clean occasionally.

Below, is set out the recommended maintenance for a solid fuel stove.