Many homeowners install a solid fuel stove expecting efficient and comfortable heat throughout their home. However, some quickly notice that the room still feels colder than expected.
Often, the issue is not the stove itself. Instead, a large amount of heat escapes through the flue system before it can benefit your home.
At Flue Check, we install Recoheat stove pipe heat recovery systems across the Wirral for both existing and newly installed stoves.
Is Your Solid Fuel Stove Not Producing Enough Heat?
A stove can burn perfectly while still failing to heat the room effectively.
This usually happens because excessive heat disappears up the chimney instead of circulating around the property.
Common signs include:
- The room warms slowly
- The stove pipe becomes extremely hot
- The room only feels warm close to the stove
- Fuel consumption seems high
- Other areas of the house stay cold
Traditional stoves mainly provide radiant heat. While pleasant near the appliance, much of the generated heat naturally rises and escapes through the flue.
What Is a Recoheat Heat Recovery System?
A Recoheat heat recovery system is designed to capture heat from the hottest part of the flue system and redirect it back into the room.
The system uses a sealed steel coil installed within the stove pipe. Air passes through the heated coil and returns to the room as a powerful stream of warm air.
Unlike a standard stove fan, Recoheat systems actively recover heat that would otherwise be lost through the chimney.
This can help improve heat distribution and reduce wasted energy from your stove installation.
Benefits of Installing a Recoheat System
Homeowners across the Wirral are increasingly choosing heat recovery systems to improve stove performance.
Benefits can include:
- Increased room heat output
- Faster warming times
- Better heat circulation
- Reduced wasted energy
- Lower fuel consumption
- Improved comfort throughout the home
The system can continue circulating warm air even after the stove begins cooling.
Recoheat Retrofit Installation for Existing Stoves
One major advantage of Recoheat is that it can often be retrofitted to existing installations.
This means you may not need to replace your current stove to improve performance.
A retrofit installation can be ideal if:
- Your stove still works well
- You want better efficiency
- You want more heat without replacing the appliance
- You are trying to reduce fuel costs
At Fluecheck, we recently installed a Recoheat unit on an existing stove installation on the Wirral. The homeowner wanted improved warmth without replacing their stove.
The result was noticeably better heat distribution throughout the room.
Are Stove Fans a Waste of Money?
Many homeowners buy stove fans hoping they will improve heat output.
Stove fans can help move warm air around the room. However, they do not create extra heat or recover heat already escaping through the chimney.
A stove fan only circulates heat already present in the room.
If your stove is losing heat through the flue, a fan does not solve the real problem.
A Recoheat heat recovery system tackles the issue directly by capturing wasted heat before it escapes.
Instead of simply moving warm air, the system helps increase the amount of usable heat produced by your stove.
Recoheat for New Stove Installations
If you are planning a new stove installation, fitting heat recovery from the start makes even more sense.
Adding a Recoheat system during installation may help:
- Improve heating efficiency
- Maximise stove performance
- Reduce long-term fuel costs
- Create a warmer home environment
Recoheat systems can be fitted to both new and older stove installations.
How Recoheat Works
The system works by circulating air through a sealed coil located inside the flue pipe.
As flue gases rise, the coil absorbs heat which would normally escape through the chimney.
The heated air then returns to the room through a nozzle, helping distribute warmth more effectively around the property.
Because the system is sealed, combustion gases do not enter the room.
Professional Stove Heat Recovery Installation Across the Wirral
At Flue Check, we specialise in:
- Stove servicing
- Chimney sweeping
- Flue inspections
- CCTV chimney surveys
- Stove maintenance
- Recoheat heat recovery installation
If your stove is not heating your room effectively, we can assess your installation and recommend the most suitable solution. Contact Flue Check Today