Cast Iron Stoves

Cast iron stoves provide a traditional, decorative appearance which resembles that of a wood-burning stove. They consist of a cast iron construction, which retains heat well.

They come in wood-burning, gas, and electric options. Cast iron wood burning stove units use wood as a fuel source. The crackling wood fire provides that nostalgic sound and smell, but they also need a lot of work. Wood stoves require wood storage, ash cleaning, and venting.

Gas stoves use either natural gas or liquid propane as a fuel source. They offer an easier alternative to woodburning options as they don’t require you to load fuel into the heater. This also eliminates the mess! Natural gas units hook up to the natural gas line in your home while liquid propane stores in tanks.

You can find vented units which vent the products of combustion, such as smoke, outside the home. Ventless units don’t use venting, meaning they provide a high rate of efficiency, but the products of combustion remain in the room, which can pose a safety hazard. For this reason, they’re not allowed in all regions or locations. Check local codes before purchasing a ventless unit.

Electric stoves rely on electric heating elements to provide heat. Unlike gas or wood burning stoves, electric stoves eliminate the risks of smoke and carbon monoxide. Because they don’t require venting, electric stove heaters offer more portability than other stove heater options.

Cast iron stove heaters provide a significant source of heat that works well supplementing home heating systems. Typically, they’re only sized to heat a single room or zone, not a whole house.

While most open fireplaces burn inefficiently, cast iron stoves can burn with about 80% efficiency due to their closed combustion system design. Cast iron wood-burning stoves offer the added benefit of heating the home even if the power goes out.

Cast iron provides a strong and durable stove design. It retains heat well which means that, after the fire goes out, it still emits heat for a while after. They also provide the standard look and feel of traditional stoves, giving it the rustic, farmhouse aesthetic.

Though incredibly durable, cast iron runs the risk of cracking. This typically occurs when the unit is improperly installed. It may also happen when the stove is overfilled with fuel or when the fire burns too hot.

Steel stoves provide a quicker heat than cast iron stoves. They take less time to warm up, meaning you don’t have to wait as long for it to heat a room. However, this means they cool down quicker than cast iron. Steel stoves offer a more contemporary design which works well in modern home décor. While cast iron may crack, steel stoves can warp due to the heat or improper installation. Warping can lead to decreased efficiency.

HomElectrical carries a wide variety of cast iron stoves from brands such as Napoleon and Amantii. You can find a selection of electric and wood-burning options. Napoleon’s cast iron fireplace stoves come in stylish majolica brown, winter frost, and metallic black color finishes.

You can also find decorative fireplace stove heaters that add a touch of style to the space. This Napoleon Castlemore stove features a traditional European style with a slender stature and charming curves designed to draw the eye. It features a winter frost finish with realistic flickering flames and hand-painted logs that give the appearance of wood-burning logs.

This Napoleon Arlington features a metallic black color finish. With a slender, space-saving design, this unit works well in smaller rooms. You can view the brilliant ember bed through its European styled ceramic glass viewing area.

The wood-burning options include the Amantii Lynwood stove features a massive glass for viewing the fire. This unit can heat areas between 450 and 2000 square feet. This efficient stove can adapt to almost any room to create a cozy, comfortable atmosphere.