Craigslist Wood Burning Stove (2024)

FAQs

Are old wood burning stoves valuable? ›

Old stoves can be worth a great deal of money, especially in uncertain times. It's common to see antique stoves selling for several hundred dollars. However, condition is a major factor. If your stove is cracked, seriously rusted, or has other significant damage, it will be worth considerably less.

Use hardwood instead of softwood

What is the best firewood for a wood burning stove? Hardwoods, like our kiln dried birch logs, will burn slower than softwood.

The cost of an installed wood stove starts at around $1,500 and can get as high as about $5,000. The average wood stove will cost from $3,000 to $3,500 to install.

Wood fuel is incredibly cost-efficient, so using a burner will save you a lot of money in the long run. But if we're talking about short-term expenses, then buying a wood burner and having it professionally installed will cost you a lot more than both gas and electric alternatives.

A good quality wood burning stove and a well-maintained one is said to be able to last 10-20 years. A burner that has been cared for will always go a long way or a few decades. However, there could be any mishap due to which you may have to replace your wood stove instantly by a professional wood stove repairman.

In terms of equity, homeowners can expect a reasonable boost for sure. It's common to see up to 5% in some cases, depending on the stove's efficiency and the home's overall condition. A study by the National Association of Realtors highlighted homes with wood stoves or fireplaces tend to sell at a higher price.

Log burner installation costs vary

Our installers quoted a range of £160 to £500 for small jobs like fitting a beam, hearths or surrounds, while larger tasks such as installing a liner came in with an average fee of around £700+. Overall, the average cost of installing a new log burner in the UK is £4,000+.

The verdict

Our expert friends at The Money Edit say that gas central heating is the cheaper of the two options, as burning wood can be expensive, plus you have the initial outlay to consider on top. This may come as a shock if you thought wood was cheap.

What is the most efficient type of wood burning stove? ›

At 81% efficiency the King is the most efficient wood stove in the world. This allows you to get the most heat out of your wood to reduce your heating costs. The King has the largest and deepest firebox of any stove on the market and is for serious wood burners.

But when we talk about burning wood; we have to consider the emission of harmful gases, like carbon monoxide (CO), into the room's atmosphere. CO emissions vary between the two units, but with a wood-burning stove, there is a lower risk of in-house pollution as the smoke rises up the chimney directly outside.

In general, the condition, size, design, and rarity will determine the value of the stove. Most are in the $100 to $500 range, though some can go for several thousands of dollars.

The average lifespan of a wood-burning stove is 10 to 20 years. If your heat appliance is getting old or has become damaged, it may be time to upgrade to a new, safer model.

As a rule of thumb, anything more than 100 years in age is considered an antique.

Weight – wood stoves can weigh a ton. While the weight will depend on the exact model and manufacturer, most stoves weigh in the range of 300-800 pounds on their own. The figures are nothing to scoff at for what's supposed to be an interior home “appliance”.