::: JACK'S STOVE SHOP :::

126 W Court St. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 | 828-305-9996

CHIMNEY SAFETY

To remain safe from damage or loss of life resulting from fire, smoke inhalation or carbon monoxide poisoning it is CRITICAL that you not forget to maintain your chimney properly.

So many factors come into play with chimneys. Your wood stove is ONLY ONE. Many people are under the assumption that today’s high-effiency, clean-burning wood stoves require little to no maintenance. That is not necessarily the case. Even a modern stove will deposit some pollutant into the chimney which require cleaning. Environmental issues, wood quality and moisture content, and the construction of your chimney will also come into play with how often your chimney needs cleaning.

Annual inspections and cleaning are CRITICAL. We may find that your chimney is spotless and can go another season before cleaning but please let us determine that at the annual checkup. Just one chimney fire can DESTROY your chimney rendering it unfit to use. What’s worse is just one chimney fire, usually exceeding 2,000 degrees, can ignite the structure of your home causing catastrophic loss of property or even loss of life.

If you haven’t had your chimney cleaned and inspected within the past year, don’t wait until an unsafe situation arrises. Call us today to schedule an appointment. We can have you safe and ready for another year of burning in just a couple of hours.

Jack’s Stove Shop
126 W Court St.
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
828-367-0031
Jack@StoveMart.com

KEROSENE SAFETY

A couple years back I was brought a kerosene fueled space heater to repair. The owner said that the fire was burning much larger than it should and he thought it needed an adjustment or a new wick.

When I took the heater apart to check it out, I immediately noticed a strong odor of gasoline which took me back a bit as I thought of just how fortunate the owner was that the heater did not explode in his home while he slept.

I immediately called the owner and told them what I had found and that I had gone through the heater and repaired it so it was ready to use. Later that evening I delivered the heater and inspected his kerosene containers to make sure there was no gasoline in them. As it turns out, his girlfriend had made the kerosene run and did not realize the difference in the two fuels.

If you use kerosene space heaters, always be sure you use K1 grade kerosene and store it in a proper kerosene container to avoid the possibility of mixing fuels. If possible, use undied kerosene. Kerosene heaters should be properly serviced annually to ensure they are opperating at peak performance. Just one malfunction from a neglected heater or using the wrong fuel can cause severe damage to your home or even loss of life. Gasoline introduced into the tank of a kerosene heater is an explosion waiting to happen and will almost always engulf a home in flames within seconds.

The best way to heat with kerosene is to invest in a direct-vent kerosene wall furnace such as the monitor or laser models. Their vented high-efficiency design will keep you warm with low consumption rates while ensuring the dangerous toxins are exhausted to the outdoors.

FREE REMOTE!

We are offering a FREE MULTIFUNCTION REMOTE CONTROL on all gas stoves & fireplaces (& select gas logs) while supplies last. This is a $239 value but yours FREE from your friends at Jack’s Stove Shop.

Our multifunction remote controls offer the ultimate in convenience when opperating your new gas stove or fireplace. We install a RF receiver at the appliance and you have a convenient handheld transmitter which will communicate with the appliance based on your desired input. There is a convenient wall dock to hold the transmitter or you have the option of having the transmitter beside you wherever you are. Set the temperature to your liking and let the remote tell the stove to come on or turn off to maintain your desired comfort level. There is also a convenient timer feature if you’d just like to have the fire on while you’re dozing off for the evening.

Our promotion IS NOT brand specific so any remote-ready stove or fireplace purchased from Jack’s Stove Shop gets a free remote.