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Wood Smoke Reduction Checklist

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Action Already doing it Planning on doing it Not at this stage
Use only well-seasoned and dry firewood
Store firewood in a covered location
Store firewood off the ground (e.g. on a pallet or raised platform
Store firewood in a criss-cross fashion to allow air flow
Purchase your firewood from a reputable wood reseller who complies with the National Code of Practice for Firewood Supplies.
Action Already doing it Planning on doing it Not at this stage
Leave air controls fully open for at least 15-20 minutes when starting fire
Clean both wood heater and flue at least once a year
Follow manufacturer’s instructions related to proper wood heater operation and maintenance
Use smaller logs to get the fire established
Go outside and check the amount of smoke emitted from your wood heater
Action Already doing it Planning on doing it Not at this stage
Keep both ends of your SmartBurn device “open” and not covered in ash
Place your SmartBurn device flat and level in the front corner of your wood heater