{"id":123,"date":"2025-10-27T23:43:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T23:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.odu.edu\/odupresentationtemplate\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-12-04T09:31:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T14:31:48","slug":"wood-stove-basics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wood-stove-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Wood Stove Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"934\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/Seasoned-Fire-wood.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-218 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/Seasoned-Fire-wood.png 934w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/Seasoned-Fire-wood-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/Seasoned-Fire-wood-768x551.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/Seasoned-Fire-wood-418x300.png 418w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 934px) 100vw, 934px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Burn Only Properly Seasoned Wood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use wood dried at least 6\u201312 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid wet, green, or treated wood \u2014 it creates creosote and smoke.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><sup data-fn=\"bd71a054-5dd8-46a1-923f-ccb46d09b958\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#bd71a054-5dd8-46a1-923f-ccb46d09b958\" id=\"bd71a054-5dd8-46a1-923f-ccb46d09b958-link\">1<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/BF66B1F4-AF32-4972-8BAC-8C85D0A4D301-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-219 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/BF66B1F4-AF32-4972-8BAC-8C85D0A4D301-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/BF66B1F4-AF32-4972-8BAC-8C85D0A4D301-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/BF66B1F4-AF32-4972-8BAC-8C85D0A4D301-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/BF66B1F4-AF32-4972-8BAC-8C85D0A4D301-960x640.png 960w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/BF66B1F4-AF32-4972-8BAC-8C85D0A4D301-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/BF66B1F4-AF32-4972-8BAC-8C85D0A4D301.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Start With a Safe Fire Setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use dry kindling and small pieces to start your fire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never use gasoline, lighter fluid, or accelerants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the stove door closed after ignition unless loading wood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"846\" height=\"908\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/Air-Flow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-220 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/Air-Flow.png 846w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/Air-Flow-280x300.png 280w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/Air-Flow-768x824.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Maintain Proper Airflow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Keep air vents\/damper open enough to maintain a clean burn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid long smoldering fires \u2014 they produce the most creosote.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><sup data-fn=\"89e5de5e-22a1-4a53-b01c-0f3be7a6879e\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#89e5de5e-22a1-4a53-b01c-0f3be7a6879e\" id=\"89e5de5e-22a1-4a53-b01c-0f3be7a6879e-link\">2<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/Therm.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-222 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/Therm.png 836w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/Therm-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/Therm-768x610.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/Therm-378x300.png 378w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Monitor Stove Temperatures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use a stove thermometer on the flue or stove top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal burn zone for most stoves: 300\u00b0F\u2013600\u00b0F.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid:\n<ul>\n<li>Below 250\u00b0F (creosote danger)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Above 750\u00b0F (overfire risk).                  <sup data-fn=\"ca46f0a6-b8c5-429c-a82f-cdb621afa4e6\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#ca46f0a6-b8c5-429c-a82f-cdb621afa4e6\" id=\"ca46f0a6-b8c5-429c-a82f-cdb621afa4e6-link\">3<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/safe-distance-1024x539.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-223 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/safe-distance-1024x539.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/safe-distance-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/safe-distance-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/safe-distance-1536x808.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/safe-distance-570x300.png 570w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/safe-distance.png 1582w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Keep a Safe Clearance Zone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain 36 inches of space around the stove unless your model specifies otherwise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep furniture, curtains, toys, and decorations far away.                              <sup data-fn=\"14984c03-13d4-4d85-9d2f-ef73543aabec\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#14984c03-13d4-4d85-9d2f-ef73543aabec\" id=\"14984c03-13d4-4d85-9d2f-ef73543aabec-link\">4<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"754\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/chimney-sweep.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-224 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/chimney-sweep.png 998w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/chimney-sweep-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/chimney-sweep-768x580.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/chimney-sweep-397x300.png 397w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Install and Maintain Chimney &amp; Stove Pipe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Clean your chimney at least once a year (more if burning daily).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspect for:\n<ul>\n<li>Creosote buildup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cracks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loose pipe connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damaged gaskets or seals               <sup data-fn=\"56c95a53-1bbe-465a-a1a8-36f47e4bd3cb\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#56c95a53-1bbe-465a-a1a8-36f47e4bd3cb\" id=\"56c95a53-1bbe-465a-a1a8-36f47e4bd3cb-link\">5<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"873\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2866-1024x873.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-225 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2866-1024x873.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2866-300x256.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2866-768x655.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2866-352x300.jpeg 352w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2866.jpeg 1164w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Use a Proper Hearth and Floor Protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure non-combustible material extends far enough in front of the stove for falling embers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow your stove\u2019s manual for exact clearance requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"774\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2870-774x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-227 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2870-774x1024.jpeg 774w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2870-227x300.jpeg 227w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2870-768x1016.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2870-1161x1536.jpeg 1161w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2870.jpeg 1206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Load Wood Safely<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open the door slowly to prevent smoke-back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place logs in safely \u2014 avoid overloading the firebox.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Re-close the door fully and make sure the latch seals tight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2877-794x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-229 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2877-794x1024.jpeg 794w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2877-233x300.jpeg 233w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2877-768x991.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2877-1190x1536.jpeg 1190w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2877.jpeg 1199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Handle Ashes the Safe Way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Store ashes in a metal container with a tight lid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep it outside, away from the house or porch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even warm ashes can ignite fires hours or days later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2878-1024x855.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-230 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2878-1024x855.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2878-300x250.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2878-768x641.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2878-359x300.jpeg 359w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2878.jpeg 1206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Install and Check Smoke &amp; CO Detectors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Have at least:\n<ul>\n<li>One smoke detector on each floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One carbon monoxide detector near sleeping areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test monthly and change batteries yearly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/5316EE64-D89F-4344-B3D8-21699EEEFCF1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-233 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/5316EE64-D89F-4344-B3D8-21699EEEFCF1.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/5316EE64-D89F-4344-B3D8-21699EEEFCF1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/5316EE64-D89F-4344-B3D8-21699EEEFCF1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/5316EE64-D89F-4344-B3D8-21699EEEFCF1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Keep Children &amp; Pets Safe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use a safety gate around the stove.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach kids not to touch the stove even when it \u201clooks cool.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep pets from sleeping too close.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"898\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/to-hot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-234 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/to-hot.png 750w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/to-hot-251x300.png 251w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Know the Signs of a Problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop using the stove and inspect if you notice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Loud roaring (possible overfire)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive smoke inside the home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong creosote smell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoke spillage when loading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warped metal or glowing stove parts.   <sup data-fn=\"7f846e3d-d9f0-4f67-b35f-8ce8f18f8c35\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#7f846e3d-d9f0-4f67-b35f-8ce8f18f8c35\" id=\"7f846e3d-d9f0-4f67-b35f-8ce8f18f8c35-link\">6<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1206\" height=\"1493\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2880.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-231 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2880.jpeg 1206w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2880-242x300.jpeg 242w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2880-827x1024.jpeg 827w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/fromdata2dialogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40141\/2025\/12\/IMG_2880-768x951.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1206px) 100vw, 1206px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Have an Emergency Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Keep a fire extinguisher nearby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know how to close the air intake quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach family members what to do if a fire starts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<!-- Invisible looping fire sound -->\r\n<audio id=\"fireSound\" muted loop style=\"display:none;\">\r\n  <source src=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/ef97yv4voxjh3nxslog5l\/Short-Fireplace-Video-Loop-with-Sound-1-minute-loop-Template-Fireplace-for-Background-Winter.mp3?rlkey=05fgp5optoh1p7ipk4phq7tdq&st=1zbh9zos&raw=1\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\">\r\n<\/audio>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n(document.addEventListener || window.addEventListener)(\"scroll\", function () {\r\n    const audio = document.getElementById(\"fireSound\");\r\n    if (audio.paused) {\r\n        audio.play().catch(()=>{});\r\n        audio.muted = false;\r\n    }\r\n}, { once: true });\r\n<\/script>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-footnotes\"><li id=\"bd71a054-5dd8-46a1-923f-ccb46d09b958\"><strong><em><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-light-gray-color\">Figure 1. Pile of seasoned firewood used for wood-burning stoves. Source: Wilson Farm.<\/mark><\/em><\/strong><br> <a href=\"#bd71a054-5dd8-46a1-923f-ccb46d09b958-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 1\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"89e5de5e-22a1-4a53-b01c-0f3be7a6879e\"><strong><em>Figure 3. Diagram illustrating airflow, chimney draft, and heat movement in a wood stove system. Source: The Fireplace Store.<\/em><\/strong>. <a href=\"#89e5de5e-22a1-4a53-b01c-0f3be7a6879e-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 2\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"ca46f0a6-b8c5-429c-a82f-cdb621afa4e6\"><strong><em>Figure 4. Stove temperature gauge showing optimal burn zones for safe and efficient operation. Source: eBay.<\/em><\/strong> <a href=\"#ca46f0a6-b8c5-429c-a82f-cdb621afa4e6-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 3\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"14984c03-13d4-4d85-9d2f-ef73543aabec\"><strong><em>Figure 5. Illustration showing safe clearances, hearth requirements, and fire extinguisher placement for wood stove setups. Source: High Point Chimney.<\/em><\/strong> <a href=\"#14984c03-13d4-4d85-9d2f-ef73543aabec-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 4\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"56c95a53-1bbe-465a-a1a8-36f47e4bd3cb\"><strong><em>Figure 6. Cartoon illustration of a chimney sweep cleaning a flue\u2014used to highlight annual chimney maintenance needs. Source: Firewood For Stoves.<\/em><\/strong> <a href=\"#56c95a53-1bbe-465a-a1a8-36f47e4bd3cb-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 5\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"7f846e3d-d9f0-4f67-b35f-8ce8f18f8c35\"><strong><em>Figure 12. Photo of an overfired stove glows red-hot, demonstrating dangerous stove temperatures. Source: Facebook Group: Wood Stove &amp; Fireplace Safety.<\/em><\/strong> <a href=\"#7f846e3d-d9f0-4f67-b35f-8ce8f18f8c35-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 6\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":31707,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"[{\"id\":\"bd71a054-5dd8-46a1-923f-ccb46d09b958\",\"content\":\"<strong><em><mark class=\\\"has-inline-color has-light-gray-color\\\">Figure 1. Pile of seasoned firewood used for wood-burning stoves. Source: Wilson Farm.<\\\/mark><\\\/em><\\\/strong><br>\"},{\"id\":\"89e5de5e-22a1-4a53-b01c-0f3be7a6879e\",\"content\":\"<strong><em>Figure 3. Diagram illustrating airflow, chimney draft, and heat movement in a wood stove system. Source: The Fireplace Store.<\\\/em><\\\/strong>.\"},{\"id\":\"ca46f0a6-b8c5-429c-a82f-cdb621afa4e6\",\"content\":\"<strong><em>Figure 4. Stove temperature gauge showing optimal burn zones for safe and efficient operation. Source: eBay.<\\\/em><\\\/strong>\"},{\"id\":\"14984c03-13d4-4d85-9d2f-ef73543aabec\",\"content\":\"<strong><em>Figure 5. Illustration showing safe clearances, hearth requirements, and fire extinguisher placement for wood stove setups. Source: High Point Chimney.<\\\/em><\\\/strong>\"},{\"id\":\"56c95a53-1bbe-465a-a1a8-36f47e4bd3cb\",\"content\":\"<strong><em>Figure 6. Cartoon illustration of a chimney sweep cleaning a flue\\u2014used to highlight annual chimney maintenance needs. Source: Firewood For Stoves.<\\\/em><\\\/strong>\"},{\"id\":\"7f846e3d-d9f0-4f67-b35f-8ce8f18f8c35\",\"content\":\"<strong><em>Figure 12. Photo of an overfired stove glows red-hot, demonstrating dangerous stove temperatures. 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