Wood stoves for heating a private home: rating of popular models + guidelines for buyers

A new product from the Vesuvius brand, an excellent option considering the price/quality balance. It is made of special structural steel, which explains its low cost. The manufacturer paid attention to the design of the wood-burning stove for heating the house: the sides are lined with ceramic inserts, the door is made of cast iron with a decorative pattern.

The grate, like the door, is cast iron. Under the combustion chamber there is a retractable ash pan, which is convenient for cleaning. There is one non-removable burner on the top panel. The chimney is located at the top.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – structural steel;
• type – closed, cast iron/glass door;
• room volume – 100 m³;
• hob – yes, 1 burner;
• power – 15 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 115 mm;
• height – 67 cm.

The heating device is designed for small utility-type rooms, but is ideal for a country house or summer kitchen. Steel products last less than cast iron, so you won’t have to count on long-term use.

B5 appeared on the market quite recently, so there are still few reviews about a wood stove for heating a home. However, sellers believe that this is an excellent option for seasonal use - compact, attractive in appearance and inexpensive.

The Breneran stove is produced in Russia according to Canadian technology. The grateless gas generator type model works efficiently thanks to the implementation of convection technology.

During the heating process, warm air goes up into the room, and cold currents are sucked in through the lower openings. Thanks to convection, the house warms up quickly and evenly.

The model does not have a traditional grate; wood is burned directly on the ash remaining after previous operation. The firebox itself consists of two chambers. The lower compartment is intended for burning wood, the upper one is for afterburning gases. This operating principle ensures increased efficiency and economical consumption of firewood.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – structural steel;
• type – closed;
• room volume – 100 m³;
• hob - no;
• power – 6 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 120 mm;
• height – 63 cm.

The stove is in demand among buyers due to its good performance and affordability. Some people don’t like the appearance of the unit and the lack of a hob. The model does not have an ash drawer, so you will have to clean the stove quite often.

A home stove produced by TMF (Termofor) with a cast-iron hob, a universal chimney, and a long-burning function. The walls of the housing are a slot convector, which provides additional heating in the room. Volumetric firebox – 47 l. The location of the chimney with damper is universal.

The surface of the device is painted with special metal paint. In addition to the anthracite shade, you can choose chocolate and anthracite gray metallic.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – cast iron/steel;
• type – closed, steel/glass door;
• room volume – 150 m³;
• hob – yes, 1 burner;
• power – 10 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 120 mm;
• height – 76 cm.

The logs for the firebox must have a length of no more than 42 cm. If the letter B is indicated in the name of the modification, then the stove comes with a built-in heat exchanger, which is located along the rear wall and has two ¾ outlets.

The 7th model, according to reviews, is the most convenient to maintain (compared to 9 or 11 models): you can easily remove ash from the firebox even from the back wall.

The floor-standing stove looks more massive than previous models with graceful legs. The firebox is made of structural steel, but the grate, burner, body and door are made of cast iron.There are options when only the circle or only the door is cast iron. There is a seal around the perimeter of the door, which increases the burning time to 8 hours. The pipe connection is located at the top.

The product is suitable for both home and industrial consumption. It would be appropriate in a garage, utility room, greenhouse or country kitchen. The recommended log length is 40 cm. The side walls are protected by a convector casing.

Technical information:

• location – floor;
• material – structural steel;
• type – closed, cast iron door;
• room volume – 150 m³;
• hob – yes, 1 burner;
• power – 9 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 115 mm;
• height – 71.2 cm.

Due to its low cost and compactness, the stove was immediately appreciated by consumers. Owners of the heating device like the wide surface with a 1-burner hob. Warranty – 1 year.

An attractive fireplace stove will cope with heating a small private house, cottage or garage. The Vesuvius Triumph 180 unit is made entirely of cast iron, the thickness of the combustion chamber is at least 12 cm. The oven door is equipped with heat-resistant glass.

Vesuvius Triumph 180 is capable of maintaining combustion for up to 8 hours - this is enough to maintain a comfortable temperature all night. The model is equipped with one burner and an ash pan; servicing the unit is not difficult.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – cast iron;
• type – closed;
• room volume – 180 m³;
• hob – yes, 1 burner;
• power – 9 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 115 mm;
• height – 62 cm.

Users respond positively to the work of Vesuvius Triumph. They praise the good balance between build quality, power and cost. You can purchase the unit for 25-27 thousand rubles.

After lighting, the stove quickly warms up the room, and thanks to the spacious firebox, you rarely have to add firewood.

A vertically located stove made in Serbia, equipped with a cast iron firebox and a long-burning system. The side walls and the lower part of the facade are lined with decorative natural stone soapstone. If desired, you can choose the color of the finish: red, cream, gray, brown, black, burgundy.

The stove is equipped with a cast iron burner. The door is made of the same material and glass. The chimney is connected from the rear. The efficiency is 80%, the burning time is approximately 5 hours. The combustion process consumes about 2.5 kg of wood per hour.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – steel/cast iron;
• type – closed, cast iron/glass door;
• room volume – 150 m³;
• hob – yes, 1 burner;
• power – 12 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 120 mm;
• height – 85 cm.

In addition to a convenient drawer for ash, there is a small section for storing fuel. A railing is installed along the perimeter of the hob, designed to protect against accidental burns. You can also dry towels on it.

A Slovak brand stove made entirely of steel, but with a glass door, a rear connection to the chimney, an ash pan and a useful feature - the ability to adjust the flame level. This is a vertically oriented, tall product that has several color options: black, white, burgundy, beige (enamel).

The top surface does not have burners, but is a hob - you can easily brew coffee or fry a steak on it. All elements are made of steel - this explains the inexpensive cost of the product. Thanks to the upward-extended firebox, vertical stacking of logs is possible.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – steel;
• type – closed, steel/glass door;
• room volume – 124 m³;
• hob - yes, without burners;
• power – 5 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 120 mm;
• height – 90.6 cm.

The stove uses a “clean glass” system - if the wood does not completely burn out, there will be no traces of soot left on the door. The efficiency of the heating unit is 72%.

According to reviews, this is an excellent option for a large hall in a private house or for heating a kitchen/living room in a country house. The stove does not take up much space, does not clutter up the interior and is stable.

A compact, low, Polish-made stove made in a restrained classic style. The sides of the case are decorated with a pattern. For the manufacture of the firebox, GGL-150 cast iron with a thickness of 8 mm was used.

At the bottom there is a narrow retractable ash pan. The chimney is connected to the top panel, manual control of the combustion process is possible.

Polish Koza (translated as “goat”) is an analogue of the Russian “potbelly stove”. A small fireplace stove saves space and is suitable for both a summer house and a large cottage. It can be installed in the hall, living room, bedroom or kitchen - as a spare stove.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – cast iron;
• type – closed, cast iron/glass door;
• room volume - no data;
• hob - yes, without burners;
• power – 7 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 130 mm;
• height – 55.7 cm.

The manufacturer recommends using hardwood raw materials with a humidity of no more than 20% for the firebox. Users note the excellent quality of cast iron, ease of maintenance, and affordable cost.

The model is a prototype of the MBS Olymp plus stove, presented in the middle price segment. Both units are structurally and externally similar. The main difference is that the Olympia oven is equipped with a steel oven with a temperature sensor.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – cast iron, steel;
• type – closed;
• room volume – 200 m³;
• hob – yes, 1 burner;
• power – 12 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 120 mm;
• height – 112 cm.

Rear chimney connection. A retractable ash pan is provided for maintenance. A stove with a stone finish, glass doors and protective railing looks attractive and does not spoil the interior of the house. The unit demonstrates good power and quickly warms up the room.

Among the shortcomings, users note insufficient heating of the hob. The burner is more suitable not for cooking, but for heating food.

A cast iron fireplace stove that performs two functions: practical and aesthetic. Designed to heat a spacious living area, it is equipped with a large glass door so you can admire the flames. Suitable for a hall, living room or hall rather than a kitchen. Color – anthracite.

A long-burning device, in normal mode it burns for 10 hours.The “clean glass” system works. The chimney is connected from above, firewood is loaded from the front, the recommended maximum length of logs is 33 cm.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – cast iron;
• type – closed, cast iron/glass door;
• room volume – 400 m³;
• hob - no;
• power – 14 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 180 mm;
• height – 120 cm.

Efficiency – 78.8%. A productive and effective heat source is not available to everyone who wants to purchase it - the cost of the product starts from 80 thousand rubles. However, those lucky ones who nevertheless become the owners of a decorative product can enjoy both the appearance and the warmth that warms them in any weather.

The Finnish brand has long been known for its productive stoves for saunas and baths. However, the WU100 is a device designed for heating a home. Structurally, it differs in that instead of a heater, there is a built-in hob at the top. The product can also be found under another name – Harvia 10.

The heat source is designed for a limited room volume, suitable for both a summer house and a permanent residence. The furnace body heats up quickly, cools down and releases heat slowly - this is the advantage of all cast iron products. If the WU100 model is installed in the room, it will always be warm and cozy.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – cast iron;
• type – closed, cast iron/glass door;
• room volume – 200 m³;
• hob – yes, 2 burners;
• power – 6.7 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 115 mm;
• height – 75 cm.

There are 2 large burners on the top surface, therefore, you can cook a full dinner on the stove. The lower compartment has space for storing firewood, peat briquettes or kitchen utensils.

The heating and cooking stove from the Serbian manufacturer MBS is equipped with a burner, an oven, a pull-out box for ash and a spacious container for firewood or kitchen utensils. The firebox of the unit is cast iron, the doors are equipped with German glass ceramics Schott Robax.

A special feature of the Thermo Magnum plus model is the ability to connect to the water circuit of the heating system through a coil heat exchanger (19 l, power 12 kW). There are two options for connecting to the chimney - top or rear.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – cast iron, steel;
• type – closed;
• room volume – 250 m³;
• hob – yes, 1 burner;
• power – 14 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 150 mm;
• height – 85 cm.

The stove weighs about 180 kg, so the floor must be reinforced before installation. The unit is installed on a steel sheet or on a podium with an area of ​​1 square meter. m.

The model with a water circuit is well suited for heating a two-story house. Pipes are routed throughout the rooms and connected to heating radiators.The coolant temperature is shown by a thermostat, which protects the fireplace stove from overheating.