What You Can Do
For information on devices that must be removed and those that can stay effective from December 31, 2024, please visit the Real Estate Requirements web page.
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
Homeowner Assistance 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
Staff Contact:
- Cory McDonald
- Phone: 907-451-5172
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