How to light and maintain a wood stove fire

Steve May • December 6, 2016

Someone mentioned during a chimney cleaning that they were having a tough time getting a fire started in their fireplace insert. There is a trick to getting a fire started. Luckily the folks at Regency have provided a video to help out. I think one of the main tricks is to leave the door slightly open during the kindling process. But make sure you never leave the door open once you are past getting the fire started.

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Welcome to Chimney Works’ Chimney Problem Solver™ This tool will help you find solutions to common chimney problems. Each problem is presented as a question we get from customers on a regular basis. An answer is provided, explaining why it happens and what can be done about it, along with references (links) to expert resources that will give you additional details. If we feel your problem is critical, we’ll display a warning like this: | Warning | Depending on the issue, we may recommend you stop using your fireplace or heating appliance right away and contact a professional.