How to Reclaim Stove Pipe Heat

Stove pipes carry exhaust gases from the stove to the exterior of the home. These gases are also hot and heat the stove pipe. While the heat naturally radiates from the stove pipe into the home, devices exist that improve the efficiency of this process. Adding one of these devices improves the energy yield of the stove system and can make the home more comfortable or reduce energy costs.

Stove pipe heat extractor
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Instructions

- 1
  Allow the fire in the stove to burn out and the entire stove system to cool to the touch. This project can also be undertaken during the summer months when the stove is not in use.
- 2
  Remove one segment of the stove pipe. Select a segment directly above the stove below any elbows that change the direction of the stove pipe.
- 3
  Install the heat extractor in place of the removed stove pipe. Point the air flow of the heat extractor toward the center of the room. Plug the heat extractor into a standard wall outlet.

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