Hearthstone 10-Day Sale!!!

To view Hearthstone Stove Products click on the link below:

http://www.hearthstonestoves.com/

Our new showroom!

COMPARE FUEL COSTS

Here’s a useful chart Bill Wing, one of our sales reps shared with us that helps to compare fuel costs for customers.

It’s important to note, however, that these are averages. Most of our wood stoves actually burn at a minimum of 75% efficiency, and some are pushing 90% efficiency. But this chart serves as a good, general comparison.

COMPARE FUEL COSTS

Debunking Myths: power outages.

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Bone Chilling image of the day! …yeesh.

We would like to make it known that IF your poor home loses power - you can still have a toasty warm, happy family.

Here’s how:

Put wood in your wood stove, fireplace, or insert. Start a fire.

– or -

Press a button and turn on your gas stove, fireplace, or insert. Yes, it’s true. Contrary to popular belief, your gas unit does not run on electricity. And so when the electricity goes out, you’re still goin’ strong.

“BUT MY GAS STOVE HAS AN ELECTRONIC IGNITION!”

- Well the beauty of these stoves is that they also take AA batteries for times such as these. You’re still goin’ strong.

Wood Stove Spring Cleaning

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-from the Morso blog:

Our man, Joe Griffith, servicing a gas fireplace in Troutlake, WA.

“Your faithful stove has kept you toasty through the winter; now is the time to schedule a chimney sweep and cleaning to perform all the routine annual maintenance.

Like a favorite automobile, your wood stove also comes with a certain amount of care to guarantee long-lasting, comforting warmth. Contract a local certified chimney sweep or Morso dealer at least once a year to have your woodstove and chimney professionally cleaned and checked. After all, with the rigors of long term use critical parts may need replacing.

Many of the maintenance checks are related to the internal ‘engine’ parts, such as the firebox liners, door gaskets, bottom grates, and baffle plates. A professional inspector can make certain the stove door is air tightness, and also make cosmetic recommendations to keep your stove bright. A thorough evaluation of the ceramic glass is also necessary, as cracks or signs of log impact require immediate attention and replacement.

[Photo caption: Look closely at your wood stove door gaskets to make sure they are still in good shape.]

Finally, when the warm weather is here to stay and it’s time to give your stove a break, you should have it thoroughly cleaned. Remember to leave the primary air control fully open to allow airflow in the combustion chamber and chimney. Ventilating your stove and chimney will prevent premature corrosion caused from moisture. If you have humidity concerns, adding an absorbent substance, such as kitty litter, into the ash pan will also help absorb excess moisture. However, be sure to remove all of this substance prior to the heating season.

Also, make sure that rain water cannot come into contact with your stove. Installing a rain cap on your chimney may be helpful, as long as it does not completely block the flue.

To learn more about wood stove operation, wood storage, and maintenance watch all five Morso educational videos.”

Here’s what the BUZZ is about!!

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True Gorge Artisans stove & fireplace shop featured on the Hood River Bizz Buzz!

Click on the link below:

http://hoodriverbizbuzz.com/?p=3103

That’s right! We are opening a stove & fireplace shop in HOOD RIVER, OR.

We’ll be located at:

1414 12th St.
Hood River, OR 97031

We hope to open this new shop in the beginning of June 2012!

Curious About Pellet Stoves?

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(image: bnmheartland via flickr.com)

Here is a fair Pros & Cons List we’ve borrowed from The Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy and Sustainable Living

How are pellets made?

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For those of us who miss the Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood “How It’s Made Videos.”

Pellet – What we have to offer

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The purpose of this post is to give a people an idea of what we have to offer when it comes to pellet stoves & inserts.
The photos below are linked to the Regency, Hampton, and Hearthstone websites, which break down detailed information on each unit. We’ve pictured units that we, True Gorge Artisans, are an official dealer for. However, at the bottom of this page are also listed links to other pellet stoves & inserts we have access to through our distributors.

Please stay tuned as we’ll be providing educational posts about pellet stoves (as well as many other products) in the future.

Hampton GCI60 Large Pellet Insert