Wood Stove Safety: Real-Life Scenario Quiz

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Scenario 1

You light your kindling and smoke starts pouring into the room instead of going up the chimney. What’s the best first step?

Scenario 2

Your stove glass keeps turning black after only a few burns. What is the most likely cause?

Scenario 3

You load the stove full before bed, close the air way down, and wake up to a cold house and a sooty chimney cap. What should you do differently next time?

Scenario 4

Your toddler and dog keep getting very close to the stove. What is the safest solution?

Scenario 5

You hear a loud roaring or “jet engine” sound in the stove pipe and the temperature is shooting up, even with the air mostly closed. What should you do?

Scenario 6

You were told the wood is “seasoned,” but when you add logs they hiss, bubble, and smoke heavily. What does this tell you?

Scenario 7

Every time you open the stove door, ash blows into the room. What’s the best way to open the door to avoid this?

Scenario 8

Your fire looks fine, but the house has a faint smoky smell. What is the smartest first check?

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