Take a Second Look
at Your Stove
Check how well your wood stove is doing
   We smell smoke in the house.
   We notice a lot of smoke coming
   from the chimney.
   We see more dust around the house
   when we use the wood stove.
   Our family experiences more watery
   eyes and stuffy noses after we use
   the wood stove.
   We are constantly feeding the stove
   with wood.
If you have checked any of these items,
consider replacing your old wood stove.

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Old Wood Stoves
are Dusty, Smoky and Inefficient
Old wood stoves manufactured before 1992
are inefficient. They waste firewood, pollute
the air in your neighborhood and create dust
inside your home. This is especially harmful for
the more than 20 million people - including 6
million children -with asthma in the U.S.
Smoky Stoves Affect Your Health
Small particles and pollutants in wood smoke
are unhealthy for you and your family. Even
occasional exposure to wood smoke can create
problems such as watery eyes, stuffy noses, and
chest tightness. Everyone may experience one
or more of these symptoms, but children and
older adults, and people with asthma or heart
disease, are especially vulnerable. Particles can
trigger asthma attacks and have been linked
to heart attacks  in people with heart disease.
Replace with
New Technology
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) recommends replacing old wood stoves
with modern heating appliances. This can
reduce smoke and dust, as well as cut heat-
ing expenses. Making the switch can also
help make your home healthier and safer.
There are many cleaner burning options,
ranging from gas to high-tech wood stoves
certified by the EPA.
                          New stoves are
                          available in
                          many sizes and
                          colors. Look for
                          the EPA label on
                          the back that
                          indicates
                          it is certified.
Retailers Can Help YOU
A hearth retailer can guide you through
the wood stove removal and replacement
process. With hundreds of stoves to choose
from, the variety and cost ranges are wide
-from $1,000 to $3,000 before installation.
Some local governments and agencies offer
incentives for replacement.

Professional Installation Matters
Improperly installed stoves or chimneys
might cause  a house fire or spill smoke back
into a house. A hearth specialty retailer can
arrange professional installation by a trained
technician or one certified by the National
Fireplace Institute®.

Stoves and chimneys should be inspected by
a certified chimney sweep once a year to
prevent chimney fires.
              ~Chimney Safety Institute of America
                                                  Benefits of New Stoves
                                                  SAVE Money
                                                  • 50% more efficient than older models.
                                                   Use less fuel for the same amount of heat.
                                                  INCREASE Safety
                                                  • Decrease creosote buildup in your chimney.
                                                   Reduce the risk of a home fire.
Is your stove old? Stoves with solid doors are generally
older and should be replaced and disposed of properly.
                                                CLEAN UP the Neighborhood
                                                • Decrease pollution by 70%.
                                                • Improve the community's air.

                                                PROTECT Your Health
                                                • Decrease harmful particles inside
                                                 your home by 70%.
                                                • Reduce your exposure to toxic pollutants
                                                 linked to serious health problems.
           REPLACE  YOUR  OLD  WOOD   STOVE  !
                                                       www.epa.gov/woodstoves

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